Changes: Golgo 13 (character)

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Golgo 13 (ゴルゴ13(サーティーン), Gorugo Sātin), also know as Duke Togo (デューク東郷, Dyūku Tōgo), is the main protagonist of a manga series created by Takao Saito. An assassin for hire, Golgo accepts jobs from various organizations & individuals. He is known for - among other things - his cold, calculating attitude, superb marksmanship skills & prowess with women.

Backstory

Nothing is known about Golgo 13's history. Although various stories have provided details about his past, it always contradicts each other or cast doubt upon themselves. Many people have speculated that he might be Japanese or otherwise Asian, given his pseudonym "Duke Togo".

Personality

Golgo 13 is cold & ruthless. Whenever he takes a job, he won't stop until it is complete. He is mostly quiet, talking only when he needs to. Despite his cold attitude, Golgo 13 has also admitted that he is cowardly as a rabbit, which is part of the reason that he manages to stay alive for so long. He also hates it when people walk up or stand behind him, and will punch anyone who does so.

Rules

Golgo 13 has a specific set of rules for carrying out contracts: He will only speak with a client once and refuses to enter into long-term contracts. Clients must be completely honest with him about their reasons for proposing the contract, and he will not tolerate any sort of betrayal or double-crossing. He will not accept contracts where the reasons are unclear.

Abilities

Golgo 13 is a top-notch sniper. For example, he was able to shoot Robert Horton at a distance of over 500 yards through a two-feet wide opening between two buildings with the sun shining in his face. He is very athletic and highly resistant to pain. He is also an excellent driver, as seen in Golgo 13: The Professional.

Items and Weapons

Golgo 13's weapon of choice is a customized M16 assault rifle. For backup, he carries a snub-nose revolver. He has various cars, most notably a Ford Laser in Golgo 13: The Professional.

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 | caption    = "Don't Stand Behind Me."
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 | associates/family = Several depending on story & medium
 | portrayed by  = [[Ken Takakura]] ([[Golgo 13 (1973 film)|1973 film]])<br>[[Sonny Chiba]] (''[[Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon|Assignment Kowloon]]'')<br>[[Tetsurō Sagawa]] (''[[Golgo 13: The Professional|The Professional]]'', Japanese version)<br>[[Gregory Snegoff]] (''[[Golgo 13: The Professional|The Professional]]'', English version)<br>[[Tesshō Genda]] (''[[Golgo 13: Queen Bee|Queen Bee]]'', Japanese version)<br>[[John DiMaggio]] (''[[Golgo 13: Queen Bee|Queen Bee]]'', English version)<br>[[Hiroshi Tachi]] ([[Golgo 13 (TV series)|anime series]], Japanese version)<br>[[David Wald]] ([[Golgo 13 (TV series)|anime series]], English version)<br>
+|name = Golgo 13}}
-|name = Golgo 13}}{{Nihongo|'''Golgo 13'''|ゴルゴ{{Ruby|13|サーティーン}}|Gorugo Sātin}}, also know as {{Nihongo|'''Duke Togo'''|デューク東郷|Dyūku Tōgo}}, is the main protagonist of [[Golgo 13 (series)|a manga series]] created by [[Takao Saito]]. An assassin for hire, Golgo accepts jobs from various organizations & individuals. He is known for - among other things - his cold, calculating attitude, superb marksmanship skills & prowess with women.
+{{Nihongo|'''Golgo 13'''|ゴルゴ{{Ruby|13|サーティーン}}|Gorugo Sātin}}, also know as {{Nihongo|'''Duke Togo'''|デューク東郷|Dyūku Tōgo}}, is the main protagonist of [[Golgo 13 (series)|a manga series]] created by [[Takao Saito]]. An assassin for hire, Golgo accepts jobs from various organizations & individuals. He is known for - among other things - his cold, calculating attitude, superb marksmanship skills & prowess with women.
 ==Backstory==