Potemkin/Quotes

The following is a list of quotes attributed to Potemkin.

Guilty Gear

Winning

• Self: "I never imagined there were others that were like me."
• Sol: "I salute you, warrior. It was a fine battle."
• Ky: "I had no wish to fight a hero. Forgive me."
• May: "Forgive me, little one. I do this for my comrades."
• Baldhead: "Those who can't even master themselves have no chance."
• Zato: "Your cheap tricks have no effect on me."
• Millia: "Usually, I'd never harm a woman..."
• Axl: "I'm not used to long-range bouts. You should have won."
• Kliff: "After this tournament, I will pay for my sins..."
• Chipp: "If you value your pride, don't challenge me again."

Guilty Gear X

Winning

• Self: "You're a fool if you thought you could deceive me. There isn't enough room in this world for two of us."
• Sol: "Patriotism is my driving force. I'll never lose to someone who doesn't have anything to protect!"
• Ky: "Don't be so reserved. I will always accept a request for a rematch."
• May: "Don't stare at me like I'm some mythical beast..."
• Faust: "What a fighting style! There was no hesitation at all...A difficult battle indeed."
• Chipp: "The will to never give up is admirable, but it's still good to know when to quit."
• Zato: "Leave me! I can't stand the sight of someone who has no honor or dignity."
• Millia: "I'm not used to three-dimensional battles, so I couldn't quite pace myself...Are you OK?"
• Axl: "Don't you have a sense of crisis? You will never be able to beat me if you don't fight seriously."
• Kliff: "Those techniques! Such boldness! You showed no signs of aging. I am truly impressed."
• Baiken: "Those eyes know what it means to fight to the death... She has the mind of a great warrior."
• Testament: "You have an interesting technique, but unless you put your heart into it you'll never defeat me."
• Justice: "I am sorry, but mankind must survive."
• Johnny: "Your sword skills are devastating, but you talk way too much."
• Venom: "Regardless of the strength of its current, no stream can keep the salmon from returning home. Our fight was the same."
• Anji: "It's refreshing to see someone like you who fights with such childlike glee. I haven't had this much fun in a long time."
• Jam: "An ambitious fist can defeat any weapon, but you've shown me that gender has no bearing on integrity."
• Dizzy: "Forgive me. Master has his own ideas...but we will not let you down."

Guilty Gear XX

Winning

Note: Quotes against self, Sol, Ky, May, Faust, Chipp, Eddie/Zato, Millia, Axl, Kliff, Baiken, Testament, Justice, Johnny, Venom, Anji, Jam are the same as in Guilty Gear X.

• Order-Sol (post-Slash): "Ohhh, you're not bad at all! But you're still not good enough to beat me."
• Robo-Ky: "What!? A machine!? Impossible! I hear they're having trouble making AI in my country...I think I'll take your head back."
• Dizzy: "I'll dispense with formalities. If you've found your comrades, you should go with them."
• Slayer: "It's not how many skills you possess; it's what's in your heart that determines the result."
• Bridget: "What brilliance and tenacity! I can't call your determination mere child's play anymore."
• Zappa: "What an impressive feat! I acknowledge your guts, but this battle is mine."
• I-No: "You should choose your opponents with care. Even in the battlefield, you should have some courtesy."
• A.B.A (post-Slash): "...I'm not like you! Don't look at me like that!"

Guilty Gear Xrd

Intro

• "You should fully commit."
• "Engaging hostile."
• "Contact."
• Ramlethal (-Sign-): "DEFCON, status: zero."

Outro

• "All clear." (Gabriel: "Well done. Begin phase 2.")
• "Hostile neutralized." (Gabriel: "Copy that. We'll debrief at oh-eight-hundred.")
• "Target decomissioned." (Gabriel: "Understood. Please proceed.")
• Ramlethal (-Sign-): "Mission complete." (Gabriel: "I await details.")

Moves

• Instant Kill attack:
  • "I've got you." → "I bid you farewell..."
  • "No escape!" → "Try to stay conscious..."
  • "Prepare yourself!" → "The final phase..."
• Instant Kill Outro (Round):
  • "This goes on your bill."
  • "Feeling ill?"
  • "Surrender now."
• Instant Kill Outro (Match):
  • "Target has left combat zone."
  • "Pay your own return bill."
  • "Mission complete. Continuing to next target."
  • Ramlethal (-Sign-): "I had no choice."
• Faust's Fist of Annihilation:
  • "That area isn't for training...!"
  • "Too firm!"
• Instant Kill reactions:
  • And Then She Said... Farewell
  • This is...me?
  • Giga Machina System
  • All Dead
  • Raiden
  • Theater of Pain
  • Magnum Wedding

Winning

• Self: "Only a third-rate fraud would attempt to assume my appearance. You should know this is the result of considerable compression."
• Sol: "Sometimes skill and experience must bow before overwhelming power, but conviction surpasses all."
• Ky: "Victory without domination is Zepp's foreign policy--offensive diplomacy. Let us be frank with one another."
• May: "I cannot use my full strength against a child. I apologize if you take offense, but I have made my choice."
• Faust: "Act strange as you like, but you can't hide the core of your style. All I need is focus to see through your facade."
• Chipp: "It is good to have confidence in your own abilities, but if you rely too much on them you will overlook their faults."
• Zato: "I do not adapt my strategy to your attacks, and I will not give you time to adapt to mine. Do not waste your time with tricks."
• Millia: "An opponent with so many close-range attacks does not frighten me. Each attack is another opening you give me."
• Axl: "An excellent defense means you'll never lose, but you'll never find victory if you aren't prepared to die."
• Baiken (post-Rev 2): "Belief gives strength to those with conviction. Blind faith, however, may become the foundation of your demise."
• Johnny (post-Revelator): "They say gamblers wager their pride in battle, Well, I've put my country's pride and my own life on the line. I doubt anyone will surpass my drive."
• Venom: "Disguising your line of sight is a good strategy, but prehaps you should have looked for an escape route. In close quarters, you don't stand a chance against me."
• Jam (post-Revelator): "How can you match my power with such a slender physique... The power of ki is truly fascinating. If only your pursuit for victory was greater."
• Dizzy (post-Rev 2): "I see... Not defeating me is your own form of victory. Perhaps you have come much closer to becoming a great warrior than I."
• Slayer: "I have no time to waste on someone who fights without conviction. A battle without hostility is its own kind of horror."
• I-No: "I don't understand. You act as though your only goal is to fight."
• Sin: "Training can often make one more predictable - a problem which you do not seem to have. I suggest you do not forget the advantage your crude attacks give you."
• Raven (post-Revelator): "You do not know what it means to protect something. At times that feeling can be the only factor separating victory and defeat."
• Bedman: "None of my simulated scenarios show any chance of winning... What are you?!"
• Leo: "One of the benefits of two-weapon fighting is the ability to adapt swiftly to an opponent's style. Unfortunately, you have failed to grasp this."
• Ramlethal: "You have every right to be angry about the state of this world..."
• Elphelt: "Yes, projectiles allow you to engage your mark from a distance... but yours lack soul, and no attack without soul will even penetrate my armour."
• Jack-O' (post-Revelator): "I fear I'm not nimble enough to match my opponent's style. If you're trying to get into my head, you must first learn to read your opponent's disposition."
• Haehyun (post-Revelator): "You may manipulate and alter me or my surroundings... But you may never break my pride."
• Answer (post-Rev 2): "Political savvy often means dishonesty, but I see true loyalty behind your actions. Perhaps my victory was a little more than the whims of time."

System Voice

• "Prepare for deployment."
• "The clock's ticking. Double time, soldier."
• "You got this, soldier!"
• "Remember your training. You know this."
• "Failed, huh?"
• "Calm down."
• "Take a deep breath."
• "Right on target."
• "Well done!"
• "It's unfortunate. But you cannot let this get to you."
• "You have failed this mission."
• "Don't be disheartened. There is still hope."
• "Well done, soldier. You passed."
• "Well done. Your mission was a success."
• "You have a challenger..."
• "Another soldier?"
• "Combat attitude confirmed."
• "Trust your training."
• "A demotion? How unfortunate."
• "You've been promoted."
• "A brilliant result."
• "Resentment is bad for the soul."
• "I hope you've recovered."
• "You should have enough intel now."
• "The final battle."
• "Your Burst gauge is ready."
• "Oh... This is rare." (High Five)
• "Brilliant!" (Rejected)
• "It isn't over yet." (It's Not Over Yet)
• "A cautious victory."
• "Well matched." (Double K.O.)
• "A soldier share it's both pains." (Draw)
• "Never surrender." (Continue)

Guilty Gear -Strive-

Intro

Note: The conversation starts with whoever is on the P2 side, with P1 side as a reply.

• Generic:
  • (P2) "Push yourself to your very limits."
  • (P2) "Think up a way to live through this."
  • (P2) "Put your life on the line if you want to proceed!"
  • (P1) "Commencing mission."
  • (P1) "With all due respect, I will defeat you."
  • (P1) "Contact."
• Self:
  • (P2) "If I lost here, then I would be the fake."
    • (P1) "Your spirit alone has earned my respect."
  • (P2) "I'm impressed with how well you've replicated my appearance."
    • (P1) "Then let our pride be the deciding factor."

Outro

• "Target decommissioned." (Gabriel: "Understood. Proceed with the next mission.")
• "Mission accomplished." (Gabriel: "Well done. Return to base.")
• "Proceeding with the mission as planned." (Gabriel: "Copy that. Awaiting next report.")

Round Loss

• "I need to rethink my strategy..."

Game Loss

• "Mission failure!"
• "Forgive me, President Gabriel!"
• "A fatal flaw in my calculations!"

Taunts and Respects

• "Oh dear...you don't seem to understand the situation..."
• "You coward!"
• "A fine effort."
• "A true warrior..."