Matsuki Jiro is a master of Karate and Kobojutsu. He is also totally in love with himself. A devote to science and the modern, he wears a state of the art battlesuit and battles crime as a hero of Japan. He spent three years in America, to learn the ropes, and joined the Frontline at that time. However, he did not blend well with the others, often arguing and fighting with his own teammates. In 1999 he returned to Japan and was asked to join the Pacific Lords a large superteam that defends the various pacific Islands and asian countries as well. He remains with the lords to this day. Jiro has a fierce(and rather one sided) rivalry with Mantis. The young "techno-ninja" and the more traditional kung fu crimefighter never really saw eye to eye. Jiro would like nothing better than to show up Mantis in the Tournament of the Dragon, that Mantis talked about periodically. However, he realizes that he might not be able to use his weapons and armor. Jiro's armor was developed by the Dragon Foundation, based on notes of his own. The Dragon Foundation believes in restoring Japan into an international power. Thus far they are merely a political and economic organization, but there are rumors that they are trying to amass an army. Rising Sun originally created by Ed Fein Current version by Chad Riley Self absorbed, too cool for school and vain, Rising sun still has heroic inclinations. When the chips are down he puts the needs of others ahead of his own comfort and fame. "We'll start a new tradition. One in wich I consistantly hand you your ass." A martial artist with near superhuman agility and peak physical strength. Rising Son is skilled with weapon and weaponless combat and his battle suit allows him to take quite a beating. The inertia displacement field strengthens the field the more he gets hit topping out at +20 rPD/rED. He also has enhanced senses and an onboard micro computer. A rival modern martial artist. Matsuki Jiro looks like he stepped out of a post modern anime; or maybe a fighting game. He is handsome, arrogant, and wears outlandish styles, often with long jackets, many belts combat boots, gloves, and he always dyes his hair bright red. The Rising Sun battle suit resembles a video game ninja costume. It is white with white metallic armor plate on the torso, shoulders, and vitals. A rising sun symbol is on the chest of the armor. His head is visible, but he wears a bright red goggles. His Katana is sheathed in a glowing plasma.