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Concept art of this design can be seen near the end of the 1998 trailer of Oni, as it flashes by at about 1:44-1:45 (huge thanks to [[User:Paradox-01|Paradox-01]] for the reconstruction effort). | Concept art of this design can be seen near the end of the 1998 trailer of Oni, as it flashes by at about 1:44-1:45 (huge thanks to [[User:Paradox-01|Paradox-01]] for the reconstruction effort). | ||
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Lost Konoko - Jacket.jpg | |||
Paradox - Jacket Konoko by Okita.png | Paradox - Jacket Konoko by Okita.png | ||
Geyser - Jacket Konoko by Okita.png | Geyser - Jacket Konoko by Okita.png | ||
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''One feature stands out, though: the jacket.'' Casually thrown over a skin-tight uniform, it is strongly reminiscent of Motoko Kusanagi from [[Ghost in the Shell]] (a ''major'' influence for Oni; no pun intended).<ref>As far as jackets go, [[Armitage III]] comes to mind as well, but Armitage's jacket is bundled with other skimpy clothing, whereas Motoko sports a more unique jacket-catsuit combination. Not sure which of the two "Mark Zero" is leaning towards the most.</ref> | ''One feature stands out, though: the jacket.'' Casually thrown over a skin-tight uniform, it is strongly reminiscent of Motoko Kusanagi from [[Ghost in the Shell]] (a ''major'' influence for Oni; no pun intended).<ref>As far as jackets go, [[Armitage III]] comes to mind as well, but Armitage's jacket is bundled with other skimpy clothing, whereas Motoko sports a more unique jacket-catsuit combination. Not sure which of the two "Mark Zero" is leaning towards the most.</ref> | ||
It is interesting how the jacket apparently "survived the purge" and ended up ([[:Image: | It is interesting how the jacket apparently "survived the purge" and ended up ([[:Image:Konoko Leather Render.jpg|with somewhat longer sleeves]]) in Konoko's ingame wardrobe, as well as in [[:Image:Biker Konoko.jpg|THIS]] prom art piece. | ||
==Mark I== | ==Mark I== | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Early Konoko 1.jpg|thumb|right|150px]] | ||
Like Mark Zero, this outfit is barely armored or TCTF-affiliated, but it is a clear precursor of the TCTF uniform as we know it. | Like Mark Zero, this outfit is barely armored or TCTF-affiliated, but it is a clear precursor of the TCTF uniform as we know it. | ||
;Wrist-, collarbone-, neck- and shoulderguards | ;Wrist-, collarbone-, neck- and shoulderguards | ||
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==Mark II== | ==Mark II== | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Okita - Konoko 2.jpg|thumb|right|200px]] | ||
This iteration built on Mark I by adding distinctive armor pieces, most importantly in the elbow, knee and ankle areas. | This iteration built on Mark I by adding distinctive armor pieces, most importantly in the elbow, knee and ankle areas. | ||
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Last but not least, the color inset in one of the sketches suggests that Konoko's midsection was covered in this iteration. | Last but not least, the color inset in one of the sketches suggests that Konoko's midsection was covered in this iteration. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Okita - Konoko 1.jpg | |||
Lost Konoko - Battle.jpg | |||
Lost Konoko - Battle (geyser's take).png | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Mark III== | ==Mark III== | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Konoko back armor.jpg|thumb|right|160px|Really? Yes, really.]] | ||
Arguably the skimpiest iteration, on-par with Mark Zero: does not have an exposed cleavage, but indulges in bare buttocks instead! | Arguably the skimpiest iteration, on-par with Mark Zero: does not have an exposed cleavage, but indulges in bare buttocks instead! | ||
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Oh, and the belly is exposed as well, of course: | Oh, and the belly is exposed as well, of course: | ||
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Konoko chest armor.jpg | |||
Konoko leg armor.jpg | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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The whole trailer looks like a tribute to Konoko's early versions: | The whole trailer looks like a tribute to Konoko's early versions: | ||
*the metal plates are visible under the eyes, just as surprising to modern Oni players as seeing Konoko run around with a naked belly in an otherwise familiar "Mark VII"; | *the metal plates are visible under the eyes, just as surprising to modern Oni players as seeing Konoko run around with a naked belly in an otherwise familiar "Mark VII"; | ||
*Mark I, Mark II and even Mark Zero concept art flashes by, as well as [[:Image: | *Mark I, Mark II and even Mark Zero concept art flashes by, as well as [[:Image:Early Konoko 2.jpg|THIS]] piece where Konoko apparently wears nothing besides an armband and a pair of gloves). | ||
*in the first ten seconds or so, a female figure is shown either reclining, suspended or propped up – not clearly identifiable as Konoko (or as a human, for that matter), but rather definitely female and unclothed. | *in the first ten seconds or so, a female figure is shown either reclining, suspended or propped up – not clearly identifiable as Konoko (or as a human, for that matter), but rather definitely female and unclothed. | ||
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Intro frame 0460.png | |||
Intro frame 0431.png | |||
Intro frame 0696.png | |||
Intro frame 0833.png | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
<gallery mode=packed heights=150px style="text-align:left"> | <gallery mode=packed heights=150px style="text-align:left"> | ||
Intro frame 0845.png | |||
Intro frame 0874.png | |||
Intro frame 1033.png | |||
Intro frame 1077.png | |||
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*wristguards with a symmetric shape and ''without'' orange inlays; | *wristguards with a symmetric shape and ''without'' orange inlays; | ||
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Fully Armed - Cropped.jpg | |||
Punch!!.jpg | Punch!!.jpg | ||
Spin!!.jpg | Spin!!.jpg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
<gallery mode=packed heights=200px style="text-align:left"> | <gallery mode=packed heights=200px style="text-align:left"> | ||
Konoko Crouching.png | |||
Konoko Leap.png | |||
Fallen Enemies - Early.png | |||
Konoko Kneeling Intermediate.png | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Mark VII== | ==Mark VII== | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Konoko Character Guide.jpg|thumb|right|256px|Character reference plate for the Mark VII armor iteration (grayscale, unfortunately)]] | ||
This is the final iteration drawn by Lorraine, referenced in the "How To Draw Konoko?" tutorial (shown on the right). | This is the final iteration drawn by Lorraine, referenced in the "How To Draw Konoko?" tutorial (shown on the right). | ||
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*different color and armor layout at the elbow and on the upper arm. | *different color and armor layout at the elbow and on the upper arm. | ||
Late promotional art (both by Lorraine and by [[:Category: | Late promotional art (both by Lorraine and by [[:Category:Art by Jacen Burrows|Jacen Burrows]]) conforms to this template, as well as Alex Okita's designs from the 1998 era. | ||
It is also consistent with Konoko's final in-game appearance (3D model and outro splashscreen for {{C|1}}), whereas the main menu background uses Mark VI armor. | It is also consistent with Konoko's final in-game appearance (3D model and outro splashscreen for {{C|1}}), whereas the main menu background uses Mark VI armor. | ||
<gallery mode=packed heights=200px style="text-align:left"> | <gallery mode=packed heights=200px style="text-align:left"> | ||
Konoko Multiple Render.jpg | |||
Konoko and TCTF shoulder armor.jpg | |||
Art for E3 Banner - Konoko puts an Elite Striker through a window.jpg | |||
Door poster (isolated by Guido).png | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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Konoko alternate standup.jpg | |||
Konoko uppercuts Striker.jpg | |||
Fully Armed - Full-Body.jpg | |||
Sliding Konoko.jpg | |||
Konoko Fierce - Combat.jpg | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||