Robert E. O. Speedwagon/pl

"Twoja twarz zdaje się pytać "Kto to jest?", więc pozwól mi się przedstawić! Jestem wścibskim Speedwagonem! (「誰だ？」って聞きたそうな表情してんで、自己紹介させてもらうがよ. おれあおせっかい焼きのスピードワゴン！)"

- Robert E. O. Speedwagon,

Robert E. O. Speedwagon (ロバート・E・O・スピードワゴン) jest głównym sprzymierzeńcem występującym w pierwszej części serii JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series, Phantom Blood. Speedwagon, dawniej londyński bandyta mieszkający w Ogre Street, zaprzyjaźnia się z Jonathanem Joestarem i staje się lojalnym sojusznikiem jego sprawy.

W Battle Tendency Speedwagon powraca jako bogaty biznesmen i drugorzędny sojusznik wnuka Jonathana, Josepha Joestara. Jego organizacja, Speedwagon Foundation, nadal wspiera rodzinę Joestar przez całą historię, szczególnie w Stardust Crusaders, Diamond is Unbreakable i Stone Ocean.

Phantom Blood
Robert E. O. Speedwagon to mężczyzna średniego wzrostu i atletycznej budowy. W sile wieku jest przedstawiany z długimi jasnymi włosami na i dużą blizną na lewym policzku, prowadzącą od nosa do szczęki. Jego typowy strój składa się z trzyczęściowego ciemnego garnituru z krawatem i melonika (w którym ukryte są ostrza). Po śmierci Willa A. Zeppeli zastępuje swój nakrycie głowy kapeluszem w szachownicę zmarłego Zeppeliego.

Battle Tendency
50 lat później Speedwagon ma szary flattop i znacznie starszą cerę. Nosi stary trzyczęściowy garnitur z krawatem, a czasami fedorę ozdobioną piórkiem.

Osobowość
"Zawsze będę tam dla was. Jeśli mnie potrzebujesz, przyjdę bez względu na to, gdzie to jest! Chociaż mogę po prostu przeszkadzać ... (おれは いつまでも応援するし困ったときはいつでもどんな所でもかけつけるつもりだぜ！もっとも かえって足手まといかな)"

- Speedwagon,

Robert E. O. Speedwagon jest gorącokrwistym, ale honorowym ulicznym bandytą, a później biznesmenem.

Pomimo swojej działalności jako chuligana, Speedwagon jest prawym człowiekiem. Ze względu na jego zdolność do "wyczuwania" osobowości ludzi, rozpoznał szlachetnego ducha Jonathana podczas wydarzeń w Ogre Street i towarzyszył mu w dalszej podróży, aby pokonać Dio, którego fasada jako przykrywka dla jego naturalnie złego zachowania została łatwo zaprzeczona przez Speedwagona. Speedwagon jest niesamowicie lojalny wobec swoich przyjaciół, zaprzyjaźnienie się z Jonathanem było częściowo spowodowane tym, że dżentelmen był miły dla swoich partnerów w zbrodni. Będzie próbował zrobić wszystko, aby im pomóc, a nawet po śmierci Jonathana Speedwagon pozostał przyjacielem Eriny z szacunku dla Jonathana.

Speedwagon opiekuje się Eriną i Josephem Joestarem podobnie jak ojciec lub bliski wujek. Wyposażony w uprzejmą naturę, jest zaznajomiony z dawaniem prywatności; jest to oczywiste, gdy próbując wejść do pokoju Jonathana, jest świadkiem, jak pielęgniarka, dawna miłość Jonathana, Erina, pielęgnuje go z powrotem do zdrowia i zostawia Jonathana pod opieką Eriny. Ta prawość będzie charakterystyczna dla niego przez całe życie, ponieważ starszy Speedwagon określa w swoim testamencie, że jego fundacja powinna być wykorzystywana do finansowania postępu medycznego i archeologicznego, a jego organizacja pomaga rodzinie Joestar raz po raz długo po jego śmierci. Poza tym Speedwagon jest zarówno niespokojny, jak i gorącokrwisty. Jest bardzo ekstrawertyczny i głośno przekazuje swoje uczucia, od entuzjastycznego opisywania walki Jonathana, po rozpacz, widząc, jak Kars staje się Ostateczną Rzeczą. Speedwagon nieustannie stara się pomagać swoim towarzyszom na różne, mniej lub bardziej zawiłe sposoby. W szczególności włamuje się do szpitala, aby emocjonalnie wspierać Jonathana, nęka Zeppeliego, aby nauczył go Fali, i myśli o użyciu ciepła swojego żołądka, aby odmrozić ramię Zeppeliego. Speedwagon często próbował również stawić czoła zombie.

Umiejętności
Zeppeli zakładał, że Speedwagon nie może opanować Fali, ponieważ nie był wystarczająco naciskany (w przeciwieństwie do Jonathana i Zeppeliego, którzy nieśli na swoich barkach misję powstrzymania Dio i Kamiennej Maski). Zeppeli ostatecznie próbował pomóc mu stworzyć Falę, stymulując mięśnie przepony, ale przypadkowo nie trafił we właściwy punkt i zdołał tylko zranić Speedwagona. Jednak ze względu na swoje życie na ulicy jest dość zaradny i opanował kilka przydatnych technik, w tym umiejętność określania czyjegoś moralnego wyrównania wyłącznie na podstawie ich zapachu. Speedwagon jest doświadczonym bandytą, dlatego zna podstawy walki, takie jak utrzymywanie dobrej straży.

Po wydarzeniach z Części 1 Speedwagon udał się do Ameryki i wzbogacił się na przemyśle naftowym. Ze swojej fortuny stworzył Speedwagon Foundation, organizację zajmującą się badaniami medycznymi, ochroną dzikich zwierząt i roślin, a potajemnie Zakład Badań Nadprzyrodzonych, którego jedynym celem jest pomoc rodzinie Joestar. As head of this company, Speedwagon has full power over all employees, including several leading scientists and workers. Speedwagon often employs resources in the organization, including transportation by helicopters, submarines, cars, and planes, as well as development in weapons technology.

Tło
Robert E. O. Speedwagon urodził się 16 października 1863 roku. Speedwagon spędził większość swojego życia w ciemności. Dorastał w Ogre Street i spędził dzieciństwo kradnąc i walcząc o przetrwanie. Doszło do tego, że był w stanie odróżnić dobrą osobę od złej osoby tylko po jej zapachu. W końcu został przywódcą złodziei na Ogre Street i zaprzyjaźnił się z Kempo Fighterem i Tattoo.

W młodości Speedwagon podróżował po świecie, eksperymentując z różnymi egzotycznymi zwierzętami w Afryce, dziwnymi azjatyckimi roślinami i karaibskimi tornadami.

Phantom Blood (1888-1889)
"Normally, I can't stand fools who start crying as soon as they get into trouble, but... these two are different! They don't have any regrets about their actions! They're giants among fools! (ふつう　おれは自分が困るとすぐ、泣きぬかす甘ちゃんはだいつきらいだがよォ！この親子はちがう　自分たちのしたことを後悔しない、最高の大甘ちゃんだぜ！)"

- Speedwagon, Odcinek 3

Speedwagon po raz pierwszy pojawia się jako szef bandyty z Ogre Street, spodziewający się łatwych wyborów od Jonathana Joestara, kiedy wszedł na ulicę w poszukiwaniu antidotum na truciznę, którą Dio Brando dał swojemu ojcu, ale znalazł się w prześcignięciu, Speedwagon zdał sobie sprawę, że Jonathan oszczędził swoich ludzi i nakazał innym ustąpić, oferując swoje usługi w doprowadzeniu Jonathana do Wang Chana. Obawiając się o bezpieczeństwo Jonathana, Speedwagon towarzyszył mu do rezydencji Joestar, gdzie przejrzał próbę Dio, by uśpić gardę Jonathana udawanymi wyrzutami sumienia. Kiedy George zmarł, chroniąc swojego syna przed dźgnięciem nożem przez Dio, Speedwagon wyraził swój najwyższy szacunek rodzinie Joestar. Po walce Jonathana z nowo wampiryzowanym Dio, Speedwagon zabiera Jonathana do szpitala, gdzie młodzieńcem opiekowała się jego przyjaciółka z dzieciństwa Erina Pendleton.

Speedwagon accompanies Jonathan and Ripple master Will Anthonio Zeppeli to Windknight's Lot in their mission to finish Dio off, though Zeppeli mentions that Speedwagon could never master the art of the Ripple, a fact that greatly distressed Speedwagon. Upon arriving at Windknight's, Zeppeli attempts to push a pressure point in Speedwagon's midsection anyway, in order to give him the ability to harness "small ripples," but missed the right location and ended up hurting Speedwagon instead. The group encounters Dio soon after and is forced to fight off an army of zombies; Speedwagon aids by attacking a few with a sledgehammer. When Zeppeli's arm is frozen by Dio, Speedwagon thaws it by placing it on his own flesh. After Zeppeli's death at the hands of Tarkus, he takes on wearing his hat as a remembrance of their fallen ally. In the climactic battle against Dio, Speedwagon assists the group by fending off zombies and making an attempt to hinder Dio by destroying his arm. Following the battle, Speedwagon smashes the Stone Mask with his sledgehammer. The morning after Jonathan and Erina marry, Speedwagon is seen reading about their story in the newspaper, only to rush to the docks after realizing their honeymoon cruise was about to set sail. He successfully sees them off, though did not know of the immediate tragedy that would befall them until later.

Post-Phantom Blood
In the years following the death of Jonathan Joestar, Speedwagon had traveled to America, where he discovered oil and formed the powerful Speedwagon Foundation. It is also during this time that he became an uncle figure to Joseph Joestar, noting him as a deadringer of Jonathan despite their opposing personalities. At some point, Speedwagon was kidnapped on a hijacked plane and was going to be sold for ransom, if not for the efforts of Joseph.

Immediately before the events of Battle Tendency, Speedwagon learns of the discovery of a human-like figure embedded in a pillar holding numerous Stone Masks.

Battle Tendency (1938-1939)
Speedwagon, now an old man, and his team meets with Straizo in order to show him the inactive Pillar Man so that he may use the Ripple to destroy him. Unexpectedly, Straizo betrays Speedwagon and mortally wounds him while killing off the others to use their blood to become a vampire. Speedwagon is then dumped into the river by Straizo to prevent the pillar man from absorbing his blood and is eventually 'rescued' by the Nazi major Rudol von Stroheim, who took the pillar man for research. Speedwagon seems helpless in the presence of Stroheim while pleading for him to not revive the being that the Nazi named Santana. But when Santana breaks out of his containment and kills most of the German unit, Speedwagon was saved by Joseph. After Santana's defeat and containment, Speedwagon travels with Joseph to Italy in order to meet Caesar Anthonio Zeppeli, where he disappointingly watches as the two squabble in stark contrast to the cooperation of Jonathan and Will.

He goes with them to where the three other Pillar Men are, and bears witness to the awakening of Wamuu, Esidisi, and Kars, becoming a bystander in the ensuing fight. Afterwards, Speedwagon spends most of the story accompanying Erina and Smokey, while withholding information about the Pillar Men and Joseph's life-threatening predicament from Erina at his request.

Speedwagon and Smokey reappear once again during Joseph's battle with Kars, having come with assistance from the Nazis against the army of vampires. Once again, Speedwagon becomes a spectator to unfortunate events while explaining to a concerned Smokey that they must respect the wishes of Erina and Lisa Lisa to not reveal the latter's identity to Joseph. When Kars successfully turns into the Ultimate Thing and proceeds to hunt down Joseph, Speedwagon desperately begs for Joseph to go into hiding rather than attempt to face the Pillar Man head-on as he didn't "want to lose him too", but is ignored as the young man goes off on his own.

Later, Speedwagon is one of the group of people who attends Joseph's funeral, comforting Erina as he is the only other living person to grasp the scope of her agony and the tragedy of the Joestar family. However, Joseph himself immediately shows up and reveals his surviving the final confrontation with Kars, much to everyone's joy and relief.

Legacy
Speedwagon dies in 1952 of a heart attack at the age of 89. As a lifelong bachelor, he leaves no family behind. After his death, the Speedwagon Foundation is dedicated to biochemical science and technology, and assists the Joestar Family throughout Parts 3-6. His men go on to create a new prosthetic hand for Joseph, help Jotaro destroy the remains of DIO as well as study the Stand-creating Arrow, analyze Giorno Giovanna's Joestar bloodline, and maintain Jotaro's health after his Stand and memory discs are stolen by Whitesnake.

Allies

 * Jonathan Joestar: Jonathan's most loyal friend. An enemy at first, he later joined Jonathan on his quest after seeing the protagonist's dedication and courteous nature. In his later years, he founded the Speedwagon Foundation, which has become the Joestar Family's most useful asset in battling Stand users and supernatural research.
 * Will Zeppeli: Originally, Zeppeli thought Speedwagon would run away at the first sign of danger, as he couldn't use Ripple, but he eventually respects his courage when Speedwagon stays despite his shortcomings. After Zeppeli was killed, Speedwagon donned his hat out of respect.
 * Tattoo and Kempo Fighter: Old acquaintances of Speedwagon's from his time on Ogre Street. While Speedwagon temporarily abandons them to help Jonathan destroy Dio, they remain friends all the same.
 * Joseph Joestar: Despite his cheeky attitude, Joseph cared for Speedwagon, and viewed him as an uncle. When Joseph received news of Speedwagon's supposed death, he becomes enraged and attacks Straizo without a second thought. Similarly, when he receives news that Speedwagon was still alive, he is seen happily tearing up before rushing to the Nazi base in order to break him out.
 * Caesar A. Zeppeli: After beginning his training of the Ripple, Caesar devoted his life to revenge against the ones who killed his father. Having been friends with his grandfather, Speedwagon informed Caesar of the events that led to Will Zeppeli's death. Other than this, their relationship is unknown aside from being acquaintances in the fight against the Pillar Men. However, it is possible that the hat Caesar is seen wearing during his first appearance was the same hat Speedwagon inherited from Will after he died.

Enemies

 * Dio Brando: After hearing from Jonathan what Dio was doing to George Joestar I, Speedwagon decided to help with finding the man that sold Dio the poison. Dio openly declares that after killing Jonathan, he would dispose of Speedwagon as well for being involved. After everything that had happened at the Joestar Mansion, Speedwagon went along with Jonathan and Zeppeli to defeat Dio, knowing that he was too dangerous now as a vampire to be left running around.

Famicom Jump: Hero Retsuden (NES)
Old Speedwagon appears in the game as one of the characters Joseph can talk with to obtain minor information during the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure part of the story.

All-Star Battle (PS3)
Speedwagon appears as the main narrator of the game, guiding the player in the Main Menu. Speedwagon verbalizes opinions on many of the other game mode guides and their personalities, usually to the effect of confusion or caution. He also appears in the 5th PV, introducing new characters and game mechanics.

Speedwagon also appears in the background and as part of the stage hazard in Dio's Castle; He notices when the chandelier is about to fall, and loudly warns both fighters.

All-Star Battle R
Speedwagon was confirmed as a playable character alongside Mariah, Pet Shop, and Diego Brando during the Street Date trailer.

Stardust Shooters (Android/iOS)
Speedwagon appears as one of several characters who possess a Metal Striker. Both his Part 1 and Part 2 incarnations appear as playable Metal Strikers.

His Part 1 incarnation's Finishing Move throws his bowler hat at the opponent, while his Part 2 incarnation simply makes a "hit" effect appear on defeated opponents.

Eyes of Heaven (PS3/PS4)
Speedwagon was confirmed as a playable character alongside Jonathan Joestar and Will Anthonio Zeppeli in Eyes of Heaven. He also serves as a narrator for the 1st demo's and tutorial's battles, PV4, and EoH Character introduction videos, where he is referred to as 'The Interfering Speedwagon'.

He has an exclusive Style titled Ogre Street, and his playstyle revolves around summoning his allies from Ogre Street to assist him in battle and overwhelm his opponents.


 * Style Action - Ogre Street: Speedwagon summons Tattoo and the Kempo Fighter (known in-game as "the Asian"). The two will follow him until they are ordered to attack, are hit (taking them out of battle until Speedwagon summons them again), or if they separate far enough from him.
 * Partner Icon: Shows the statuses of Tattoo and the Kempo Fighter. If an icon is glowing, that person is readily available; If it is dim, they are active and about the stage; If there is a red cross over the icon, that person has been incapacitated until Speedwagon uses his Style Action again.
 * It's Just a Little Scratch!: Speedwagon performs a brief gesture to psych himself up, and gains super armor (or unflinching to enemy attacks) during "Don't try to bluff you rich little snot!", the first hit of Normal Attacks, or a Powerful Attack.
 * Don't try to bluff, you rich little snot!: Speedwagon throws his bladed bowler hat as a projectile, hitting opponents multiple times and sending them flying. It has slight homing capabilities, and will always return to Speedwagon.
 * Go nuts with those knives, boys!: Speedwagon orders Tattoo to attack on his own. He will attack either Speedwagon's lock-on target or the nearest opponent otherwise.
 * GYAAAAAAAH!: Tattoo, when in range of his target, charges forward and delivers a brutal knife stab in an unblockable attack, sending opponents flying. Upon a successful attack, he will return to Speedwagon.
 * Martial Arts, the Eastern mystery!: Speedwagon orders the Kempo Fighter to attack on his own. He will attack either Speedwagon's lock-on target or the nearest opponent otherwise.
 * Aren't you acting tough!: The Kempo Fighter, when in range of his target, performs a three-hit combo consisting of a punch, a kick, and a backflipping kick. Whether the attack is successful or blocked, the Kempo Fighter will return to Speedwagon afterward.
 * EX - It's Just a Little Scratch!: The super armor will extend to "Go nuts with those knives, boys!", "Martial Arts, the Eastern mystery!", homing dashes, and homing dash attacks.
 * EX - Don't try to bluff, you rich little snot!: Speedwagon gains invulnerability while performing it, and the bowler hat gains enhanced damage, projectile speed, homing capability, and range.
 * Dual Heat Attack - That sound—the blade's hit bone!: Speedwagon flips and launches his bladed bowler hat at his opponent, curving along its path to strike them in the abdomen. The hat begins shredding into the opponent before a noise confirms that it's reached bone as their excruciatingly pained face is shown. Speedwagon chuckles as it finally cuts through its target and flies off.

JoJolities

 * He smells worse than vomit!: Speedwagon must land the basic Powerful Attack. (200 Points)
 * Hand over all you've got!: Speedwagon must use his Style Action 3 times. (200 Points)
 * Buffooooon!: Speedwagon must use "It's Just a Little Scratch!" 3 times. (300 Points)
 * I'm the meddlesome Speedwagon!: Speedwagon must successfully execute 5 Combo Breakers. (500 Points)
 * I didn't come all this way just to hold you back, y'know!: Speedwagon must Retire an opponent with a Dual Heat Attack. (800 Points)

He appears in the game's Story Mode as his Part 1 incarnation, stopping Joseph and Jotaro at the Cairo airport after the final battle with DIO, and serves as a core ally within the story. In his timeline, Speedwagon, Jonathan, and Zeppeli were traveling to Windknight's Lot. Due to interference by Funny Valentine, Speedwagon accidentally stumbles upon a Saint's corpse part. He explains to Jotaro, Joseph, Polnareff, and Kakyoin that the Saint's spirit told him to find Jonathan's descendants and their allies, and then to find the remaining corpse parts because a new threat is about to dominate the universe.

During his journey with Jotaro and their recruited allies, they reach Speedwagon's original timeline and discover that they are in the Joestar Mansion, which was supposed to have been destroyed during the night Dio turned into a vampire. Jonathan walks toward them with injuries he sustained from Dio's zombies and introduces himself to Jotaro. Once Diego Brando arrives, Speedwagon takes Jonathan's place while he's recovering and aids Jotaro to defeat the duo.

While visiting the timeline of Battle Tendency, the elder Joseph Joestar of Part 3 convinces his younger self that he is Joseph in the future by telling Speedwagon to come out of the turtle. Young Joseph recalls seeing a photo of the younger Speedwagon and is shocked to see him in person.

During the first confrontation against Heaven Ascension DIO, Speedwagon is the only ally shown among the protagonists, while the others are all inside Coco Jumbo.

In the credits, he is seen along with an alive Zeppeli during the final battle between Jonathan and Dio.

Tournament
He is paired with Ermes Costello in the Eyes of Heaven Tournament but was eliminated in the preliminaries by Narancia Ghirga and Diego Brando.

JORGE JOESTAR


Speedwagon has a minor role in the light novel JORGE JOESTAR. He financially supports Erina and George Joestar II. As Erina becomes a major stockholder in the Speedwagon Foundation, the Joestar family is well-off. When Erina and George decide to move to England, Speedwagon helps to rebuild the Joestar Mansion with his company. Speedwagon and Erina try their best to free George from prison but they initally do not succeed, due to Ben Motorize having many friends in the justice department.

Speedwagon is ecstatic once he hears that Lisa Lisa is pregnant. He starts sending presents to George and Lisa Lisa at an alarming rate. His presents contain one of everything for both boys and girls, before learning that the child would be a boy. George asks him to calm down but Speedwagon affirms that he'll do as he pleases.

Trivia



 * Mike Harper, one of the main characters from Poker Under Arms, is a likely basis for Speedwagon's design.
 * His voice actor in the Phantom Blood PS2 game,, also voices Alessi in the Part 3 anime.