Line #180 Characters/NeedForSpeedPorscheUnleashed


1	[[header:[[center:'''''VideoGame/NeedForSpeed''''' [[Characters/NeedForSpeed character index]]\
2	[-'''Classic Era:''' ''[[Characters/TheNeedForSpeed The Need for Speed]]'' \| '''''Porsche Unleashed'''''\
3	'''Black Box Era:''' ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedUnderground Underground]]'' (''1'' and ''2'') \| ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedMostWanted Most Wanted]]'' (2005) \| ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedCarbon Carbon]]'' ''([[Characters/NeedForSpeedCarbonMainVersionCharacters Main Version]]'' \| ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedCarbonOwnTheCityCharacters Own the City]])'' \| ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedProStreet ProStreet]]'' \| ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedUndercover Undercover]]''\
4	'''Autolog Era:''' ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedShift Shift]]'' (''Shift'' PSP version and ''Shift 2: Unleashed'') \| ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedNitro Nitro]]'' \| ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedTheRun The Run]]'' \| ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedRivals Rivals]]''\
5	'''[[Characters/NeedForSpeed2014 2014 film adaptation]]'''\
6	'''Ghost Games Era:''' [[Characters/NeedForSpeed2015 (2015)]] \| ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedPayback Payback]]'' \| ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedHeat Heat]]''\
7	'''New Criterion Era:''' ''[[Characters/NeedForSpeedUnbound Unbound]]'']]-]]]
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9	The characters of the ''VideoGame/NeedForSpeed'' game ''VideoGame/NeedForSpeedPorscheUnleashed''.
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11	Although the main "Evolution" mode in ''Porsche Unleashed'' has no plot whatsoever, the side story "Factory Driver" provides a plot and some characters for the player to test out their skills.
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14	[[foldercontrol]]
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16	[[folder:Player]]
17	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/clhojqkwiaapt5g.jpg]]
18	[[caption-width-right:350:The eight default presets (if you wish to pick one)]]
19
20	!!!'''Car:''' Player's choice
21
22	The main character of the game.
23
24	You are the racer in Evolution mode, hoping you'd be the champion in all 3 eras: Classic, Golden and Modern, as well as the Porsche Test Team's test driver in the [[HeroOfAnotherStory Factory Driver mode]].
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26	* AmbiguousGender: Depends what avatar preset you pick.
27	* BadassDriver: '''Natch'''. It demonstrates even further in Factory Driver mode.
28	* BlankSlate: Played straight, you are a fresh new employee for Porsche in the side story, ready to learn some from the team.
29	* CoolCar: Whatever desired collection of Porsche models, regardless of era is considered to be your CoolCar.
30	* CoolShades: The third column of the avatar preset list has this in spades.
31	* TheDriver: Acts as one for the team in various forms, such as doing fast car deliveries, tech demos and even [[spoiler:[[EscortMission driving Klaus or Dieter to their destinations]].]]
32	* TheFaceless: If you do not select any of the avatar presets when creating a profile, the avatar highlighted will be you wearing a blue helmet, a la [[Series/TopGearUK The Stig]].
33	* HeroOfAnotherStory: Turns out you are the main protagonist of the game's side story; in Factory Driver mode.
34	* HeroStoleMyBike: [[spoiler:The penultimate mission has Frank ask you to sneak in the garage and take the new 996 Turbo for a joyride. Failing to beat the target time or damage the car so badly and Frank will gratefully tell you that [[HaveANiceDeath Klaus will likely serve your head on a silver plate for your troubles]].]]
35	* ATasteOfPower: While in Evolution mode where you start off in driving [[TheAllegedCar crappy, old and slow cars]], here in Factory Driver mode, you get to try your hands in some of the fastest and most modern Porsche cars they offer, some of which are yet to unlock in Evolution mode.
36	* RankUp: Your goal in Factory Driver mode is to be promoted to the highest rank among test drivers. You start of as a Junior Test Driver, followed by a regular Test Driver, [[spoiler:then you become the Chief Test Driver as [[PassingTheTorch Rolf hands the position to you]]]], [[spoiler: and finally Ace Test Driver after beating Stephanie in a [[FinalBoss final race against her]].]]
37	[[/folder]]
38
39	!!Factory Driver
40	[[folder:In General]]
41
42	The Porsche Test Team.
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44	The team has a long history and experience of car testing ensuring that Porsche maintains its high standards of quality and excellence to their products and services.\
45	Each employee in the team is assigned with multiple responsibilities: training, car testing and demonstrations, as well as challenges and tasks from other test drivers.
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47	* BadassCrew: The whole of the Porsche Test Team contains a group highly talented test drivers and personnel.
48	* CaptureTheFlag: In-Universe and the team's most famous tradition. It's basically driving around multiple routes, hitting the cones (likely representing so-called "flag") and returning back to the starting point.
49	* CoolCar: A whole collection of Porsche models from the past to present at the time being. Natch.
50	* HaveANiceDeath: Each mission throughout Factory Driver has a unique line for failing (in addition to one or two for completing). While the team will go easy on you if you fail at the beginning, in the later stages, failing a mission results in dismissive responses from the team.
51	-->'''Dieter:''' Perhaps your promotion was premature. / We'll talk about this later. I'm DisappointedInYou.
52	-->'''Frank:''' Needless to say, this isn't going to look good on your record. [[note]]Dieter would also say this same line if you fail the Boxster car delivery[[/note]] / Thanks for proving me right.
53	-->'''Rolf:''' Keep doing this demonstration like that and [[GeorgeJetsonJobSecurity you'll be looking for a new job soon]].
54	-->'''Klaus:''' You let the whole team down. I can't believe it. / What happened out there? Are you sure you're ready for this?
55	-->'''Stephanie:''' That was disappointing. / Too slow, rookie. / Just what I thought. You're all talk and no action.
56	-->'''Billy:''' You'll never beat my time.
57	* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: Just a reminder that the team has to tell you that if you screw up or flip the car, they say that "you might not get restarted in the right direction." [[note]]As in respawn or reset to its correct position after a flip or a crash.[[/note]]
58	* NoDamageRun: Some missions require you to drive carefully, like delivery missions for example. If the word "damage" in the damage HUD and the game's time turn red, it is already considered "Mission Failed", even if you manage to beat the target time. This would result in negative feedback from the team (See HaveANiceDeath above). Whereas the [=PS1=] release adds a time penalty per collision you cause.
59	[[/folder]]
60
61	[[folder:Rolf]]
62	[[quoteright:160:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/nfspu_rolf_4.jpg]]
63	!!!'''Car:''' Porsche 911 Carrera Targa (993, 1996) (Team Race 1), Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 (2nd Promotion Test)
64	!!!'''Age:''' 50
65	!!!'''Title:''' Chief Test Driver
66	->''"As Chief Test Driver, Rolf is in charge of managing the day to day operations within the team and has a wealth of experience to share."''
67
68	The team's Chief Test Driver and supervisor.
69
70	Rolf is an experienced test driver who is also in charge of managing the team's daily operation. He also acts as your mentor, helping you climb up to the ranks of the Porsche Test Team and provides you a rich detail on his glory days and traditions of the team.
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72	* BadassTeacher: He's the Chief Test Driver who acts as a CoolTeacher to you in becoming a better test driver.
73	* ChekhovsGun: Remember that classic Carrera RS Rolf mentioned that you drove around Corsica on the third mission? [[spoiler:In his last mission with you, Rolf tells you that the Carrera RS is the first ever car he test drove and Corsica being his [[HomeFieldAdvantage favorite old stomping ground]], which serves as your FinalExamBoss race with him before his departure from the team.]]
74	* CoolOldGuy: At age 50, Rolf, being the oldest of the Porsche Test Team is still a formidable test driver and instructor.
75	* FinalExamBoss: [[spoiler:After what Rolf has taught you in the team, he offers you [[DuelBoss one final race against him]] before he leaves the team and passes his position to you as the Chief Test Driver.]]
76	* {{Foreshadowing}}: [[spoiler:Completing an Auvergne capture the flag mission will soon mention Rolf thinking about announcing his retirement, much to Billy's gleeful gossip about it.]]
77	-->[[spoiler: '''Rolf:''' Kid, you are so fast you've got me thinking about retirement.]]
78	* HerosClassicCar: A classic 911 Carrera RS. The first ever car he ever test drove.
79	* HomeFieldAdvantage: [[spoiler:The second promotion test is this. To make it special, you'll be driving Rolf's classic Carrera around his favorite proving grounds in Corsica. He won't go easy on you.]]
80	* NumberTwo: To Stephanie, as Rolf is the second-highest test driver in the team.
81	* PassingTheTorch: [[spoiler:When Rolf announces his retirement to the team, if you manage to beat him in a one-on-one race, he'll pass you his position as Chief Test Driver to you before his departure from the team. ItHasBeenAnHonor indeed.]]
82	-->[[spoiler: '''Rolf:''' Well, [player name], it looks like it's time for me to move on. Good luck here at Porsche, it's been great driving with you.]]
83	* YouDontLookLikeYou: His image was swapped with Klaus's in the [=PS1=] release.
84	[[/folder]]
85
86	[[folder:Dieter]]
87	[[quoteright:160:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/nfspu_dieter_0.jpg]]
88	!!!'''Age:''' 45
89	!!!'''Title:''' Porsche Executive (''PC release''), Department Manager (''[=PS1=] release'')
90
91	->''"Dieter is the manager of many departments at the Porsche Factory, one of which is the Porsche Test Team. He recognises that Porsches are among the best performing cars in the world and he expects the same performance from his employees."''
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93	The team's executive and manager to many departments of the Porsche Factory.
94
95	As he holds the executive title, Dieter expects his employees' performance to meet the team's high standards. Throughout the story, Dieter offers you errand-related missions, such as car deliveries and tech demos.
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97	* AdaptationalJobChange: While Dieter is the Porsche Executive of the team, the [=PS1=] release changes his position as the Department Manager.
98	* BenevolentBoss: Dieter is a well-mannered executive/manager who keeps a good eye on his personnel.
99	* EscortMission: [[spoiler:There is one mission where Dieter is late for his train in Zone Industrielle and you have to drive quickly to his station.]]
100	* OnlyOneName: Averted. Dieter is the only member of the team with a full name: [[spoiler: Dieter '''Streck''']].
101	* SternTeacher: Dieter is a strict man who expects no less from you. [[spoiler:[[DisappointedInYou He'll reprimand you if you fail a delivery mission]] or when you complete Factory Driver mode and you're awarded a PaletteSwap of the 996 911 Turbo, he'll threaten to confiscate your keys to the car for being too distracted to drive this rare special.]]
102	* StoicSpectacles: As appearing in his image, and most of his dialogue, Dieter doesn't pull an emotional face that comes with his glasses.
103	* UltimateFinalExam: The last mission provided by Dieter has you in for a Porsche commercial, which is basically an extreme slalom run. This is where you are asked to pull 2 180 turns, a reverse drive and a 360 turn. Oh, and you can't use automatic transmission since Dieter has set up the gearbox to test your driving skills. Good luck out there. [[NintendoHard You're gonna need it.]]
104	[[/folder]]
105
106	[[folder:Frank]]
107	[[quoteright:160:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/nfspu_frank_4.jpg]]
108	!!!'''Car:''' Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe (993, 1996) (Team Race 1 & 2)
109	!!!'''Age:''' 41
110	!!!'''Title:''' Senior Test Driver
111
112	->''"After an exciting career on the amateur racing circuit, Frank joined the test team to expand his horizons and experience new challenges."''
113
114	The team's senior test driver.
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116	Frank loves to create challenges and thrills when he joined the team. Frank offers you some challenging missions where you're asked to beat his best time as possible.
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118	* AdaptationNameChange: The [=PS1=] version has is name changed to Hans.
119	* FailedASpotCheck: Any missions with Frank has this. During your first assignment with him, he asks you to beat his time and prove him wrong. If you beat his time, he fails to realize how capable you can test drive.
120	-->'''Frank''': You trashed my record. I can't believe it! / I guess I better start practicing if I'm supposed to keep up with you.
121	* NeverMyFault: Failing the 996 Turbo Joy Ride mission, despite Frank asking you to sneak it out.
122	-->'''Frank''': Don't blame it on me. You were driving.
123	* SoreLoser: Downplayed. He sometimes doesn't much praise you whenever you beat his time. Alternatively, he commends you for performing very well.
124	** [[spoiler:Subverted later on during the penultimate 996 Joyride Mission as Frank finally lauds you for your driving skills or says that he had a fun time with you.]]
125	* ThrillSeeker: Well as part of the team, Frank is welcomed to experience new challenges he would indulge. Many examples is Frank challenging you and Billy to a race after work and also the 996 Joyride Mission where Frank wants to have a great thrill by sneaking in the garage and taking the car for a joyride.
126	[[/folder]]
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128	[[folder:Stephanie]]
129	[[quoteright:160:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/nfspu_stephanie_0.jpg]]
130	!!!'''Car:''' Porsche 911 Turbo (996) (3rd Promotion Test)
131	!!!'''Age:''' 29
132	!!!'''Title:''' Ace Test Driver
133
134	->''"Stephanie is currently the top test driver on the Porsche roster and is one of the best test drivers of all time. She has proven herself many times and has earned the respect of everyone on the team."''
135
136	The team's ace test driver.
137
138	The best of the best test driver of all time, Stephanie has proven her value to the team with her incredible performance, hence why she is called TheAce. She offers you very serious and difficult challenges, if you can manage to keep up with her.
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140	* TheAce: Hence her title, Stephanie is an Ace Test Driver for a good reason, as she is the best of the best amongst all the test drivers.
141	* AlphaBitch: Downplayed. Despite being TheAce of the team, Stephanie has somewhat an unbearable personality. And it shows when even if she warms you up, she'll belittle you, regardless if you fail or succeed.
142	* FinalBoss: [[spoiler:The final race of the entire Factory Driver has put you in a [[DuelBoss 1-on-1 race]] against Stephanie around the streets of Monte Carlo.]]
143	* GracefulLoser: [[spoiler:If you beat Stephanie in the final mission, she admits that you're no longer a rookie and congratulates you.]]
144	-->[[spoiler:'''Stephanie:''' You deserve the recognition. Congratulations, you are the best test driver we have.]]
145	** [[spoiler:On the other hand, Stephanie in the [=PS1=] release is a SoreLoser, where she refuses to admit defeat after you replaced her as the new Ace Test Driver during the final mission.]]
146	-->[[spoiler:'''Stephanie:''' You may be king of the track, but you have nothing on me on the open road.[[note]]This line would what Billy would actually say when you beat his time in one of his missions.[[/note]]]]
147	* IShallTauntYou: No matter how well you drive, she often still calls you a rookie.
148	* LovedByAll: Stephanie's test-driving prowess has captured the team's hearts and respect.
149	* TheSmurfettePrinciple: Unless you choose a female avatar preset, Stephanie is the only female member of the team.
150	[[/folder]]
151
152	[[folder:Klaus]]
153	[[quoteright:160:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/nfspu_klaus_8.jpg]]
154	!!!'''Age:''' 48
155	!!!'''Title:''' Head Mechanic
156
157	->''"Klaus is literally the nuts and bolts of the Porsche Test Team. His experienced hands are responsible for maintaining and modifying the cars driven by the team."''
158
159	The team's mechanic.
160
161	Klaus knows a lot when it comes to car tuning and track conditions, as part of his responsibility. He offers you some tests that showcase the cars capabilities.
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163	* TheEngineer: Mechanic to be exact, as he fine tunes many of the finest Porsche cars they have and have you test their capabilities.
164	* EscortMission: [[spoiler:There is one mission where Klaus needs to be dropped off in Zone Industrielle and you have to drive quickly to his station.]]
165	* YouDontLookLikeYou: His image was swapped with Rolf's in the [=PS1=] release.
166	[[/folder]]
167
168	[[folder:Billy]]
169	[[quoteright:160:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/nfspu_billy_3.jpg]]
170	!!!'''Car:''' Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe (996) (Billy's Challenge), Porsche 911 Carrera Targa (993, 1996) (Team Race 1), Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (993, 1996) (Team Race 2)
171	!!!'''Age:''' 24
172	!!!'''Title:''' Junior Test Driver
173
174	->''"Recently hired to the Porsche Test Team, Billy ripped through the hiring process with some of the highest scores seen since Stephanie joined years ago. He has very lofty aspirations... and doesn't care who he steps on to meet them."''
175
176	The team's recently hired junior test driver.
177
178	Billy is new member to the team and [[TheApprentice acts as your subordinate]]. While he is subjected to learn from you, he still offers you some crazy and ridiculous test that Billy thinks you can't beat.
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180	* TheApprentice: After being recently hired to the team, Billy acts as your subordinate, where you teach him the ropes of being a test driver.
181	* TheBabyOfTheBunch: At 24, Billy is the youngest member of the team.
182	* CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass: A junior test driver with and his moronic behavior that gives the team a lot of headaches, but also shows he's also a capable test driver and can perform at their level.
183	* CurbStompBattle: His bio stated that he Billy "ripped through the hiring process", getting he highest scores seen since Stephanie joined several years ago.
184	* DeadpanSnarker: Part of Billy's personality is a set of sarcastic colloquialism.
185	* {{Foreshadowing}}: Billy mentions that there is an opening for the position of Chief Test Driver. This would later reveal in the next mission that [[spoiler:Rolf is planning to retire from the team and decides to hand you his position as the Chief Test Driver, if you managed to beat him.]]
186	* {{Jerkass}} As long as he holds his {{Pride}} and doesn't care who stands on his way, Billy is a test driver complete with an abrasive personality. Frank describes Billy as man who "talks behind your back a lot" and never shuts up.
187	* NewMeat: Billy was recently hired and Rolf asks you to teach him the ropes.
188	* {{Pride}}: As he states, he's a man of lofty aspirations and doesn't want anybody to steal his glory.
189	* SoreLoser: No matter if you beat his best time fairly, Billy will say that "you just got lucky".
190	[[/folder]]

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