Joaquín Ortiz

Colombian Spirit

Bio
Joaquín is the sole son of the president of the discographic company Fulgor Estelar, best friend of Carlos since childhood and the second-in-comand of the Rhythm Battlers. As one of the disciples of Ken Lee, he's invited to the 13th International Tournament of Rhythmic Martial Arts in order to fight against opponents worthy for his guts, and at the same time, flirt with every competing girl present, excluding his childhood friend Adriana, of whom only sees her as a friend, much to her own chagrin. However, things, will go for the worse it he knows it will lead to an even bigger trap.

Gameplay
Joaquín Ortiz is very impress for Martial Artist like Carlos Velásquez. His fighting style is Salsae-Kwon-Do, which is the korean martial art Tae Kwon Do mixed with Salsa, another known latin american music genre. Part of the Salsa motif on him is his dashing personality and affinity to charm the ladies. Cost his Fighting Style, shades but not quickly as well.

Special Moves

 * Tiro de Futból: He summons with his hands a soccer shaped fireball and launches it with a kick.
 * His Super Rhythmic versión, Gól de Gloria, has the fireball enlarged at 5% and causes more damage.
 * Media Luna Cresciente: He somersaults his opponent to the air.
 * His Super Rhythmic version, Media Luna Fénix, has the somersault engulfed in flames and deals up to five hits.
 * Patada Deslizadora: He slides towards his opponent with a downward kick. Serves as a Combo Opener.
 * His Super Rhythmic version, Patada Terrenal, has the downward kick releasing earth debris and deals three hits.
 * Triple Patada: He attacks with three kicks that can be performed manually. The first kick is a straight kick to the gut, the second kick is a roundhouse kick to the head and the final kick is a Neri Chagi. Serves as a Combo Opener.
 * His Super Rhythmic version, Patada de Volcán, changes the move for a direct Neri Chagi which releases a lava stream from the ground, dealing five hits.
 * Bicicleta Aerea: He dashes towards his opponent with three bycicle kicks. Air move only.
 * His Super Rhytmic version, Bicicleta del Dolor, has the move stopping if he makes contact with his opponent, dealing five kicks and finishing with an upward kick that sends him/her to the ground.

Ultra Rhythmic Move

 * Combo de Patadas Rapidas: Joaquín prepares with a left knee pose as he says "Time to finish!" and then dashes towards his opponent. If the move connects, he does a series of kicks to him/her, the he uppercuts with the Patada de Media Luna, sending his opponent to fly. Later, he jumps and does a chilean soccer kick to his still airborne opponent, falling him/her to the ground.

Battle Intro
Joaquín starts to kick three times and then does a roundhouse, followed by bringing his opponent as he says "Can you evade my furious feet? I don't think so!" before he goes to his Salsae-Kwon-Do stance.

Match Point
Joaquín rises his right feet three times from down to up and then says "Burn it all... baby!".

Victory Pose
Joaquín performs a split, then gets up and then prepares to do a Neri Chagi charged with flames, as the camera focuses closely on him. Dark blue colored light streaks follow him post-sequence.

Victory Screen

 * (Mirror Match) "You're trying to imitate me entirely? ¡No eres más que un farsante!"
 * (vs. Carlos) "Nice sparring session, amigo!"
 * (vs. Rina) "Rina-chan, forgive me for hitting your cute face. Let's never mention that incident again."
 * (vs. Adriana) "Sorry, Adriana... I only see you as a friend and nothing more."
 * (vs. Iván) "That match is incredibly smoking, compañero!
 * (vs. Takeru) "Abandon your ties with the Yakuza and join us. You wouldn't regret it!"
 * (vs. Murdock) "To say you fed up with me because of your sister is an understatement."
 * (vs. Shantel) "If not for your overprotective brother, I would date you, nena."
 * (vs. Jacob) "Seriously? Stop attacking me like I'm a punching bag!"
 * (vs. Natalie) "Are you loca? Consider yourself fortunate that I woudn't put you in coma."
 * (vs. Damian) "What happened to you? I thought you're great on TV."
 * (vs. Garrett) "No need to be angry... better eat Snickers!"
 * (vs. Reggie) "I'm not a critic, but I think your Reggaepoeira needs some improvement."
 * (vs. Tomas) "To be clear, my father owns a private jet. How about piloting it?"
 * (vs. Fong) "I got one word for your performance: Impressive!"
 * (vs. Kastor) "Thanks for the match, Great Sage Euklideus."
 * (vs. Don Z) "My master's defeat is finally avenged!"
 * (vs. Doctor Giga) "Earth is not yours for the taking, demente!"
 * (vs. Valerie) "What? Are you going to flirt Carlos and not me? He has a girlfriend already!"
 * (vs. John) "What the hell I just fought? Are you really fast for a man like you?"
 * (vs. Hiroto) "Never ever hurt my friends again, basura!"
 * (vs. Marion) "You may be cold in aspect... but in my eyes, you are hot!"
 * (vs. Patrick) "Nice bike of yours! If you wish, I can buy one of these in a shop."
 * (vs. Amadeus) "You say I could end in the purgatory if I don't leave my womanizing tendencies aside?"
 * (vs. Raystrom) "Can you tell me how are pretty are the Cyberhuman ladies?"
 * (vs. Captain Lyrus) "Are you the brother of the shadow figure? You look like an authentic superhero to me!"

Prologue
(Joaquín is seen sitting with four random females of different ethnicities [caucasian, latina, afro-american and asian respectively] in a ballroom.)

''Joaquín Ortiz, The Colombian Spirit. The only son of the president of the renowed discographic company Fulgor Estelar. His father disaproves of the way he womanizes with every woman he met and insists that he needs a real date.''

(At the next day, Joaquín is sparring with Carlos outside of Ken Lee's temple.)

''He and Carlos are the best friends since childhood. Both of them are trained under the tutelage of Ken Lee, the greatest Rhythmic Martial Artist ever existed.''

(Joaquín reads the invitation for the 13th International Rhythmic Martial Arts Tournament his friend Carlos gave to him days ago.)

Upon hearing that the 13th International Rhythmic Martial Arts Tournament is inaugurated, Joaquín enters to the tournament to fight against opponents worthy of his guts and to find a way to date with one of the female competitors.

Pre-Fight Cutscene
(Scene takes place in Detroit Boxing Gym. Shantel is seen doing shadow punches to a bag. Joaquín later notices her training.) (Joaquín wants to grab Shantel's hand, implying a date, but she rejects in disgust.) (Shantel goes to her Boxing and Blues stance and challenges Joaquín.) (Joaquín accepts her challenge and goes to his Salsae-Kwon-Do stance.)
 * Joaquín: "Hello... muñequita!"
 * Shantel: "Did you call me "doll" in spanish like that?"
 * Joaquín: "Just to be clear... do you want to date with me?"
 * Shantel: "Listen... not because I'm a woman, you wouldn't touch me..."
 * Joaquín: "It's because I'm respectful with the ladies."
 * Shantel: "But since you're tryin' to flirt with me... I'm goin' to take yo' down!"
 * Joaquín: "I warn you that this will get ugly."

After-Match Cutscene
(Shantel is still in the ground, defeated but still capable of talking.) (Shantel signals Joaquín as he turns to the other side and suddenly, he sees Murdock Jameson, completely angry.) (Joaquín turns temporally to Shantel and starts to say goodbye to her with a smile.) (Joauqín starts to get scared and then runs comically from Murdock, who pursues him senseless. A portion of "Yakety Sax" by Benny Hill is playing for thirty seconds during the pursuit, whose speed is accelerated two times.) (Both Joaquín and Murdock leave the gym during the pursuit. The camera returns to its normal speed as they start to focus on Shantel.)
 * Shantel: "Go away!"
 * Joaquín: "Hah... ni pensarlo! I finally found the perfect woman."
 * Shantel: "No! You must go away for real."
 * Joaquín: "Why? Is there a reason for not allowing to date you?"
 * Shantel: "Behind you."
 * Murdock: "So you're tryin' to flirt with my sister?"
 * Joaquín: "Wait a second, this is just a misunderstanding."
 * Murdock: "I'll crush ya' fo' that!"
 * Joaquín: "Sorry, lindura. I must go!"
 * Murdock: "Come here, motherfucka'!"
 * Joaquín: "I swear that your sister is safe..."
 * Murdock: "Don't run, coward!"
 * Shantel: "Men... they're all da' same!"

Pre-Fight Cutscene
(Scene takes place in the 13th Rhythmic Martial Arts Tournament Arena, which resembles an eSports stadium. The stage has a total attendance of 100,000,000 people and comes with a big screen on the entrance area. The ring is huge and circular, its floor is made of wood and has hard plastic borders.) (The crowd gets excited when both fighters enter the battlefield.) (Both pump their fists before the match.) (Both fighters are now in their fighting stances.)
 * Referee: "Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the 13th Rhythmic Martial Arts Tournament Finals! Tonight, we're getting a Salsa Cumbiando match of epic proportions! Introducing first... The Colombian Spirit: Joaquín Ortiz! And his opponent... his regular sparring partner, The Young Voyager: Carlos Velásquez!"
 * Carlos: "I can't believe it you made to the finals."
 * Joaquín: "The other competitors are no match to my incredible prowess."
 * Carlos: "And now the public is excited for this moment."
 * Joaquín: "Sure it does!"
 * Carlos: "Ready for a challenge?"
 * Joaquín: "If you say so. Then... bring it on!"

After-Match Cutscene
(After defeating Carlos, Joaquín is declared the winner.) (Both Joaquín and Carlos shake hands as a sign of mutual respect. However, the lights suddenly turn off except for the one where both fighters stand.) (A mysterious messenger of white hair from the Argonian dimension in black suit appears in front of them.) (Joaquín decides to leave the arena and follows the messenger.)
 * Referee: "The winner is... Joaquín Ortiz!"
 * Joaquín: "That match is epic, amigo!"
 * Carlos: "Well, I admit that you did surpass me."
 * Joaquín: "Aww, man. Not that "lights out" moment."
 * Carlos: "Pay attention. Someone's visiting you."
 * Messenger: "Congratulations for your victory, Joaquín Ortiz."
 * Joaquín: "Hey, which offer do you want from me?"
 * Messenger: "Someone has watched your fights in the tournament. He's waiting for you in his basement. Come with me."
 * Carlos: "I feel something suspicious regarding that offer."
 * Joaquín: "Don't worry, amigo. I will return soon."
 * Carlos: "Good luck, Joaquín!"

Sub-Boss Cutscene
(Scene takes place outside of an abandoned building in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. The helicopter lands the destination as Joaquín gets out of it.) (The helicopter leaves the scene. Don Z shows up in front of Joaquín.) (Both fighters are now in their fighting stances.)
 * Joaquín: "Where's him?"
 * Messenger: "First of all, you must defeat his most trusted henchman, Don Z."
 * Joaquín: "That one guy who put my master Ken Lee out of the picture!"
 * Messenger: "If you win, there's a secret passage inside the building that will direct to his location."
 * Joaquín: "I'm ready to deliver a beatdown to him!"
 * Messenger: "Good luck, Joaquín Ortiz. You will need it."
 * Don Z: "So, you must be Joaquín Ortiz."
 * Joaquín: "The same. You will pay for taking Ken Lee down!"
 * Don Z: "I did... but I feel ashamed for that."
 * Joaquín: "I don't believe you, mentiroso."
 * Don Z: "Says the one who flirts with women in daily basis."
 * Joaquín: "Hey! Don't talk me like if you don't know me!"
 * Don Z: "Believe it or not, I don't like womanizers."
 * Joaquín: "Watch your mouth... because I'm preparing to kick your trasero right now!"

Final Boss Cutscene
(Don Z starts to recover his consciousness.) (Joaquín gives an honorable salute to Don Z, which the latter replies with a thumbs up, and then goes to the abandoned building. Now inside, he pushes a bookshelf which hides a door to the other side and opens it leading to an underground secret passage, sees a spiral ladder and goes downwards. As Joaquín goes forward to the tunnel, he stops after entering a villainous lair, which is a laboratory filled with gloomy things and decoratives, where a shadow figure is sitting behind.) (The shadow figure is eventually revealed as Doctor Giga as he starts to turn around.) (Joaquín is getting angry towards Doctor Giga's actions.) (Doctor Giga starts to get up, walks towards Joaquín and prepares his fighting stance.)
 * Joaquín: "Tell me, why did you hurt my master?"
 * Don Z: "The shadow figure ordered me to kill him... but in exchange, he never brought my old glory back. I'm feeling betrayed by his manipulations."
 * Joaquín: "So, your actions are directly influenced by him."
 * Don Z: "Exactly."
 * Joaquín: "However, if you're ashamed of that, why not atone for your mistakes?"
 * Don Z: "That's what I'm doing it right now, Joaquín."
 * Joaquín: "And now, where's that one bad guy you're mentioning?"
 * Don Z: "There's a secret passage inside the abandoned building. Here, you will encounter him."
 * Joaquín: "Thanks!"
 * ????: "Well, but it is the son of the president in person. Needless to say, I'm giving you a warm welcome."
 * Joaquín: "If you said so, then show your face right now, cobarde!"
 * Doctor Giga: "My name is Doctor Giga... future master of this pathetic world. I heard you tried to flirt with many women during the tournament, specially that one Jameson sister."
 * Joaquín: "How did you know my womanizing tendencies?"
 * Doctor Giga: "Have you ever wondered why you always ignored that mexican girl's affections for you for one reason?"
 * Joaquín: "I only see her as a friend and nothing more."
 * Doctor Giga: "Liar! You do have a secret crush on her. But you always hide under that facade because you're not but an irresponsible leecherous boy."
 * Joaquín: "Wait a minute, let's not slip this conversation in wrong time. Changing the subject, why did you use the tournament?"
 * Doctor Giga: "For one reason... interdimensional conquest."
 * Joaquín: "Tell me why you're doing that?"
 * Doctor Giga: "Believe it or not... I already conquered many worlds before yours... and I never feel remorse for my own actions."
 * Joaquín: "Argh! Judging for what you said, you're not but a scum!"
 * Doctor Giga: "What did you say?"
 * Joaquín: "I will finish you right now and leave Earth alone!"
 * Doctor Giga: "Enough talk! I will make you pay for insulting me, filthy womanizer!"

After beating Doctor Giga in his normal mode
(Doctor Giga gets up from the ground.) (Doctor Giga grabs an injectable with a purple-colored plasma serum, he uses it in his right arm.) (Doctor Giga transforms himself into an horrific energy being as he laughs, and you should fight against him in only one round.)
 * Doctor Giga: "Don't claim victory yet!"
 * Doctor Giga: "Behold... my next step of the Argonian evolution!"

Ending Cutscene
(Doctor Giga is defeated and returns to his normal state. He's trying to get up, but fails.) (Giga grabs an explosive switch and presses it. An alarm sound is heard many times.) (Then Joaquín looks upwards and notices that the components are starting to break upside where Doctor Giga is located, of which the latter is getting scared.) (Joaquín just shrugs and leaves the place as it's starting to explode.) (The building is starting to collapse from the explosion. Damaged components of the stage are falling on Doctor Giga, effectively killing him off-screen. Then we cut the next night at Ortiz Mansion, a luxurious place filled with automobiles. Joaquín just returned to his home safely.) (Joaquín's father, Horacio Ortiz, is a middle aged man of black hair and blue eyes wearing a typical businessman suit colored white and transparent glasses. He comes downstairs to see his son.) (Both father and son give them a big hug for ten seconds. After that, someone is ringing the bell.) (Adriana opens the door and enters to the Ortiz Mansion and walks to them.) (Joaquín finally confesses his love for Adriana.) (Adriana is blushing for the confession and then jumps to Joaquín in happiness.) (Joaquín and Adriana are kissing in the mouth for ten seconds. Horacio is crying of happiness for that moment.) (Joaquin and Adriana stops kissing.) (Joaquín and Adriana are holding their hands, indicating that they're finally dating and getting out of the mansion walking.) (Now, on another take, we see Joaquín turning on his motorcycle and he starts to ride with Adriana, which she sits behind him. Both of them take a ride around the entire city of Bogota.) (Adriana holds Joaquín's abdomen with her two hands.) (Adriana gets excited for the moment the motorcycle is going full speed as it goes directly out of the city before it leaves with them off screen. After this, the screen fades to black.)
 * Joaquín: "Stand down! As I said earlier, leave Earth alone!"
 * Doctor Giga: "I will... but only if I press this!"
 * Female Electronic Voice: *AUTODESTRUCTION SEQUENCE ACTIVATED*
 * Joaquín: "What the fuck is happening?"
 * Doctor Giga: "Don't you understand that you got your days counted, Joaquín?"
 * Joaquín: "I think that wouldn't happen to me."
 * Doctor Giga: "Impossible!"
 * Joaquín: "Let's face it... you just declared your own death penalty. I'm leaving immediately before this stinky place gets demolished like parrilla caliente."
 * Doctor Giga: "You will pay for humiliating me, Joaquín Ortiz!"
 * Joaquín: "I'm back, padre!"
 * Joaquín's Father: "Wait a minute, Joaquín."
 * Horacio (voiced by Jim Cummings): "Son, you finally returned!"
 * Joaquín: "Guess who has finally grown?"
 * Horacio: "I'm really proud of you!"
 * Joaquín: "Go ahead!"
 * Adriana: "¡Hola!"
 * Horacio: "Is that your friend?"
 * Joaquín: "Yes... but I have a feeling that she's more than that."
 * Adriana: "By the way, mister, your son is going to confess his true feelings for me."
 * Horacio: "Tell me... I'm all ears!"
 * Joaquín: "Father, I'm deeply in love with Adriana."
 * Adriana: "I knew it!"
 * Horacio: "So, you finally decided on the correct girl. ¿Cierto?"
 * Joaquín: "¡Así es!"
 * Adriana: "Finally you decided to choose me, Joaquín!"
 * Joaquín: "You thought you wouldn't get this hombre apuesto, right?"
 * Horacio: "¡Ese es mi hijo!" (Translation: "That's my son!")
 * Joaquín: "From now on, Adriana is officially my girlfriend. I will travel with her around the country."
 * Horacio: "Beware of the bad influences in the streets, par de tortolitos."
 * Adriana: "¡No hay problema, futuro suegro!" (Translation: "No problem, future father-in-law!")
 * Adriana: "It seems that you finally leave your womanizing tendencies aside."
 * Joaquín: "Shall we take a ride?"
 * Adriana: "¡Por supuesto que sí, mi galan!" (Translation: "Of course, my gallant man!")
 * Adriana: "I'm liking this ride, amorcito!"
 * Joaquín: "Don't say it anymore. Hold me stronger, because we're going full speed!"
 * Adriana: "FUCK YEEEAAAAH! I REALLY LIKE THIS RIDE!"