Goliath

Goliath

Goliath is a chaotic figure in Battle Craze. A lone rhinoceros beetle given power by pollution, he now seeks out what it means to be "respected" in the human world.

Profile
Full Name	Oryctes Nasicornis
Pronouns	He/Him
Birthdate	January 17th; 6 years old
Birthplace	United Kingdom
Height	6'6"
Weight	200 lbs
Family/Relatives	None
Job/Occupation	European Rhinoceros Beetle
Likes	Rotting wood, strong opponents
Dislikes	Feeling inadequate
Hobbies	Toughening his horn
Favorite food	Fruits, wolves
Forte in sports	None (Would probably fare well in sumo)
Special skill	Can wiggle his teeth
Favorite music	None
Fighting style	European Rhinoceros Beetle

Extended Story

Before Nikolas Jackson "stepped down" as chairman of BioCorps., the company prided themselves on supplying clean energy and less waste with their productions. However, when MR. BOSS took the chair, that statement was trashed. Pollution from the company nearly tripled, catching the eye of many a climate change activist. Their complaints fell on deaf ears up until a major incident of acid rain falling onto the United Kingdom and its neighboring parts. The rain was quickly tied to BioCorps. activity after testing, and the company was pressured under lawsuits due to the damage caused to people's homes and cases of mutations.

One such case went under the radar for a while. A lone rhinoceros beetle. This beetle absorbed the energy from the rain, causing mutations to its size and biology. The beetle was power-drunk after realizing its newfound abilities. After suffering many defeats from rival beetles, and the fear of predators such as birds, the beetle took itself to revenge, mindlessly taking out much of his home forest's population. Those who passed by the activity took notice of the huge figure, dubbing it "The Goliath", and warning those to leave its home.

After some time, Goliath had felt, empty after their revenge. Now being on top of the food chain, Goliath had pondered about the "fleshy ones" that flee on the sight of him. Goliath knew of the kind of power they had over the world, he felt it in his genes. If Goliath could encounter them in a fight of skill, not one of death, then maybe instead of fear, he can gain respect. The idea of respect sounded a lot better than what had occurred prior. Goliath now flies out of their home in search of strong opponents.

"(I WILL FIGHT FOR YOUR APPRECIATION, FLESHY ONES! BE WEARY OF MY POWER!)"

Movelist

Mobility
Dash
Unique Trait
Auto-Static Charge (A.S.C.)		Goliath will automatically charge electricity around him, buffing his specials.
Input	Move Name	Description	Dire Counter
Craze Technique
SP+SK	Beetle Battery	Goliath lets out a quick charge of electricity, covering his body. This move quickens the rate of his A.S.C.
SP+SK (AO)	Hover	Goliath opens his wings to suspend himself in the air for a short bit.
Throws
LP+LK	Grub Buster	Goliath hoists the opponent with his horn, then slams them to the ground after some shaking.
b.LP+LK	Apex Thrash	Goliath hoists the opponent with his horn, and then suplexes them to the other side.
j.LP+LK	Beetle Basher	Goliath hovers for a bit, then throws the opponent onto the ground, and stomping on them.
Command Normals
3	Crawl	As Goliath's crouch positions him much like a regular beetle, he can crawl on the ground like one, being able to advance while holding a downwards charge.
6SP	Exo-Headbutt	Goliath swings his head down for a high headbutt. Overhead.	Groundbounce
(Hold) SP (During Exo-Headbutt)	Exo-Fakeout	Goliath transitions back into neutral, faking out his overhead attempt.	Groundbounce
6LP	Raw Claw	Goliath attacks with each of his arms claws for a four-hit slash attack.	Spinout
Specials
4(C)6P	Volt Lancer	A straight dashing attack with Goliath’s horn. Button determines distance. Static version has armor.	Spinout
4(C)6K	Volt Javelin	A low dashing attack with Goliath’s horn. Button determines distance. Static version props the opponent up for a combo opportunity.	Spinout
6K (After Volt Javelin)	Volt Slicer	A followup where Goliath swings his horn up to finish.	Power Launcher
2(C)8P	Volt Riser	An anti-air rising horn attack. Invul on startup. Button determines height and hits. Static version has faster startup, and can be cancelled into Hover.	Power Launcher
2(C)8K	Volt Halberd	Goliath flips into the air before diving horn first. Button determines dive angle. Static version lets the flip upwards attack.	Groundbounce
8(C)2K (AO)	Volt Zweihander	Goliath dives downwards with his horn pointed downwards. Button determines dive angle. Static version is safer on hit and block.	Groundbounce
All-Out Attacks
236236P	Volt Flamberge	Goliath strikes forward with a multi-hit, electrified horn strike.
236236K (AA)	Lightning Bunker	Goliath jumps up and then stomps downwards with lightning energy. The jump up is a hit that launches the enemy into the air for the stomp downwards.
All-Out EX
214214LP+SP	Thunder Kaiser	Goliath charges up a giant sphere of electricity before shooting it off. A multi-hit projectile that gets faster after it launches out, but decreases in size. Pressure tool.
All-Out Destruction
214214LK+SK	King of Voltage	Goliath swings upwards with his horn very quickly. If he hits, he’ll stab the opponent before summoning a powerful thunderstrike on himself.

Side-L Changes

Mobility
Dash, Double Jump
Unique Trait
Static Cling		Goliath earns Static by applying it to his opponent in various ways.
Input	Move Name	Description	Dire Counter
Craze Technique
SP+SK	Thunder Ball	Goliath charges up a condensed ball of electricity. An attack at close range that can destroy projectiles.
P (During Thunder Ball)	Thunder Shoot	Goliath fires the ball of electricity out like a projectile.
K (During Thunder Ball)	Thunder Struck	Goliath slams the electricity into the ground, setting it up as a mine. Stepping over it will cause it to ignite.
All-Out EX
236236LP+SP	Volt Flamberge EX	Goliath strikes forwards with a series of advancing horn stabs, finishing with a headbutt.
Removed Moves
“Hover”, “Volt Zweihander”, “Thunder Kaiser"

Concept

Goliath was one of the earliest Battle Craze characters, originally named "Stag", he was inspired by Bloody Roar's Stun, and the Hydra from Kirby's Air Ride. His appearance wouldn't change much up until 2015, where he'd get visual inspiration from the European Rhinoceros Beetle. While his design changed, much of his special moves have not, retaining a charge character feel akin to Urien.

Trivia

• Goliath's birthdate, January 17th, is a reference to the Book of Samuel, and the passage that begins the story, David and Goliath.

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