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I'm a fan of Sega games and although I don't like the mechanics of Eternal Champions very much, I think the lore and atmosphere of the game are brilliant. The idea of bringing warriors who died in the past back to have a second chance if they win a tournament is very good, and could make a good synergy with other Sega franchises
Chakan, upon learning of the tournament organized by the Eternal Champion, would personally ask to enter the tournament, not to live again, but to have an opportunity to lose the clash he had centuries ago against Death and be able to finally rest, sealing the demons that torment him and the universe.
In this timeline, Joe Mushashi was murdered by the Zeed ninja gang, and without the Shinobi's watch, the crime syndicate expanded its claws into terrorism and arms trafficking, bringing chaos to the world.
Millennia ago, the warriors Tyris Flare, Ax-Battler and Gilius Thunderhead died fighting Death=Adder in the hope of preventing him from using the Golden Axe weapon for evil. Now, one of them has been resurrected to fight in the tournament on behalf of the trio, and get a second chance to stop the warlord, who with his bloodthirsty actions, has ended up perverting the course of history.
Recommend other crossover ideas
(Now, this part was written by ChatGPT):
Characters Who Fit the “Second Chance” Premise
Vectorman (Vectorman)
In his future timeline, pollution and corporate greed consume the Earth. Vectorman fights to save the planet, but ultimately is destroyed by the very machines he opposed. The Champion brings him back as humanity’s last green hope.
Ristar (Ristar)
In one timeline, Ristar dies young in battle against Greedy. His resurrection in the tournament is framed as a “star burning too briefly,” fighting for a cosmic second chance. His more colorful design could add visual contrast in the otherwise grim roster.
Ryo Hazuki (Shenmue)
Imagine an alternate timeline where Ryo is murdered by Lan Di before finishing his quest. He joins the tournament not to live again, but for a chance to finally find justice for his father.
Ecco the Dolphin (Ecco the Dolphin)
In one timeline, Ecco fails to save his pod from the Vortex aliens and dies in despair. In the tournament, he’s granted a humanoid/Atlantean combat form (like his dolphin-body stylized as a warrior of Atlantis). His quest is to restore balance to time’s ocean.
Bayonetta (from Sega’s Platinum wing)
If incorporated, she’d be a stylish contrast to the Eternal Champions’ gothic vibe. A timeline where she is slain by angels/demons too soon allows her to enter the tournament, her motives aligned with breaking fate itself.
Villain Entries
Death Adder (Golden Axe)
If Tyris/Ax-Battler/Gilius are fighting for redemption, then Death Adder should also be a candidate for the Champion’s games. Imagine him resurrected as a test—if he wins, history bends towards endless tyranny.
Dr. Curien (House of the Dead)
The mad scientist whose experiments doom the world is resurrected as a fighter. His “second chance” could either be to save humanity—or enslave it even earlier.
Dark Falz (Phantasy Star)
An eternal evil reborn across ages. In one timeline, a hero failed to seal it, so the Champion allows Falz into the tournament, creating an almost Lovecraftian “what if evil itself wins?” scenario.
Meta-Twist Ideas
Opa-Opa (Fantasy Zone)
A deceptively cutesy character whose death comes when his home system is consumed by war. Revived in the dark Eternal Champions style, his normally cheerful world is reimagined as a tragic intergalactic collapse.
Segata Sanshiro (Sega Saturn mascot)
In his official lore, Segata dies when he saves Sega HQ from a missile by riding it into space. That’s already perfect for an Eternal Champions backstory—he gets another shot at life, to keep “training the world.”
NiGHTS (NiGHTS into Dreams)
A dream being who fades into nothing when humans stop dreaming. In one timeline, this happens too soon. Revived by the Champion, NiGHTS fights to preserve imagination itself.
Chakan, upon learning of the tournament organized by the Eternal Champion, would personally ask to enter the tournament, not to live again, but to have an opportunity to lose the clash he had centuries ago against Death and be able to finally rest, sealing the demons that torment him and the universe.
In this timeline, Joe Mushashi was murdered by the Zeed ninja gang, and without the Shinobi's watch, the crime syndicate expanded its claws into terrorism and arms trafficking, bringing chaos to the world.
Millennia ago, the warriors Tyris Flare, Ax-Battler and Gilius Thunderhead died fighting Death=Adder in the hope of preventing him from using the Golden Axe weapon for evil. Now, one of them has been resurrected to fight in the tournament on behalf of the trio, and get a second chance to stop the warlord, who with his bloodthirsty actions, has ended up perverting the course of history.
Recommend other crossover ideas
(Now, this part was written by ChatGPT):
Characters Who Fit the “Second Chance” PremiseVectorman (Vectorman)
In his future timeline, pollution and corporate greed consume the Earth. Vectorman fights to save the planet, but ultimately is destroyed by the very machines he opposed. The Champion brings him back as humanity’s last green hope.
Ristar (Ristar)
In one timeline, Ristar dies young in battle against Greedy. His resurrection in the tournament is framed as a “star burning too briefly,” fighting for a cosmic second chance. His more colorful design could add visual contrast in the otherwise grim roster.
Ryo Hazuki (Shenmue)
Imagine an alternate timeline where Ryo is murdered by Lan Di before finishing his quest. He joins the tournament not to live again, but for a chance to finally find justice for his father.
Ecco the Dolphin (Ecco the Dolphin)
In one timeline, Ecco fails to save his pod from the Vortex aliens and dies in despair. In the tournament, he’s granted a humanoid/Atlantean combat form (like his dolphin-body stylized as a warrior of Atlantis). His quest is to restore balance to time’s ocean.
Bayonetta (from Sega’s Platinum wing)
If incorporated, she’d be a stylish contrast to the Eternal Champions’ gothic vibe. A timeline where she is slain by angels/demons too soon allows her to enter the tournament, her motives aligned with breaking fate itself.
Villain EntriesDeath Adder (Golden Axe)
If Tyris/Ax-Battler/Gilius are fighting for redemption, then Death Adder should also be a candidate for the Champion’s games. Imagine him resurrected as a test—if he wins, history bends towards endless tyranny.
Dr. Curien (House of the Dead)
The mad scientist whose experiments doom the world is resurrected as a fighter. His “second chance” could either be to save humanity—or enslave it even earlier.
Dark Falz (Phantasy Star)
An eternal evil reborn across ages. In one timeline, a hero failed to seal it, so the Champion allows Falz into the tournament, creating an almost Lovecraftian “what if evil itself wins?” scenario.
Meta-Twist IdeasOpa-Opa (Fantasy Zone)
A deceptively cutesy character whose death comes when his home system is consumed by war. Revived in the dark Eternal Champions style, his normally cheerful world is reimagined as a tragic intergalactic collapse.
Segata Sanshiro (Sega Saturn mascot)
In his official lore, Segata dies when he saves Sega HQ from a missile by riding it into space. That’s already perfect for an Eternal Champions backstory—he gets another shot at life, to keep “training the world.”
NiGHTS (NiGHTS into Dreams)
A dream being who fades into nothing when humans stop dreaming. In one timeline, this happens too soon. Revived by the Champion, NiGHTS fights to preserve imagination itself.
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