CAMMY BLUE
Cammy is a character owned by the Japanese video game maker Capcom. She first
appeared in the Street Fighter series in 1993, but has moved on to many other
games, comics, cartoons, novels, toys, and other things since then. Cammy
quickly became one of the most loved characters among fans because she really is
something extra-special!
Cammy is known for being a great fighter whose trademark moves include the
Cannon Spike, Cannon Drill, Frankensteiner, Hooligan Roll, Spin Drive Smasher,
and Killer Bee Assault, but she's probably most famous for her beautiful long,
blonde pigtails. Another interesting characteristic of Cammy's, and one of her
biggest mysteries, is the big scar on her left cheek. Cammy's also known for
painting her legs with different designs (camouflage, etc.). But Cammy's not
just interesting on the outside, she's got a few different personalities, and an
absolutely amazing storyline that's 2nd to none!
Cammy's History: Shadowloo, Delta Red, and ARSF
There are actually 3 different versions of Cammy, and that's one of the things
that really confuses people. Although the details are quite complex, the basic
concepts aren't hard to understand. I'll explain each of the 3 Cammys by giving
you a simplified version of her history...
Shadowloo Cammy
This is Cammy from the Street Fighter Zero (aka Street Fighter Alpha) series,
and off-shoot games like X-Men vs Street Fighter, Capcom vs SNK, etc. She's only
16 years old, and very cute, but don't let her looks fool you... nicknamed the
"Killer Bee", she's the personal bodyguard, assassin, and spy of Vega (aka M.
Bison), the leader of the powerful crime syndicate and terrorist organization
called "Shadowloo" Cammy
As a young girl, Cammy was kidnapped by Shadowloo. Aside from the fact that
she's English, the details of her past and her abduction are still shrouded in
mystery. Shadowloo used her as a guinea pig in their super soldier experiments,
subjecting her to all sorts of tortures. However, it worked! The mad scientists
of Shadowloo modified her DNA, giving her super-human strength, speed, healing,
agility, etc.
Shadowloo's Vega
Once that was done, they brainwashed her, trained her, and turned her into what
they thought was perfect soldier. (note: this technique was also used on 12
other kidnapped girls known as the "Shadowloo Dolls") Vega was so impressed with
Cammy's skill and loyalty that she earned a spot at his side as his most trusted
servant.
But one day her brainwashing began to fade, and Cammy started to think for
herself. Vega considered her to be too dangerous a weapon to take any chances,
so her ordered her killed. What actually happened to Cammy is shrouded in
mystery because there are a few conflicting reports. However, we do know that
she was not killed...
Delta Red Cammy has only appeared in one game, Super Street Fighter 2, but her
popularity in that game turned her into a superstar. Although Delta Red Cammy
was actually created and introduced to fans first, her story begins shortly
after Shadowloo Cammy's story ended...
One day, Colonel Wolfman of MI6, found Cammy unconscious on the steps of the
English Secret Service's Training Center. He took her in, but it was soon
discovered that she was an amnesiac. Cammy never did remember how she got there,
but she did have excellent fighting instincts, so Colonel Wolfman arranged to
have begin training. After 3 years, at the age 19, Cammy earned a spot on
Colonel Wolfman's anti-terrorist assault team, Delta Red.
Delta Red Cammy isn't evil like Shadowloo Cammy, but she is a mental wreck. She
tries to be normal, but nagging doubts about who she is often leave her in a
foul mood. Delta Red Cammy is known to be extremely moody. At times, she's just
an irresponsible teenage girl who oversleeps, loves cats, likes to shop, but at
other times she's a top-notch secret service agent. Although she's exceedingly
confident in her fighting skills, she lacks confidence and experience other
areas. Nevertheless, Delta Red Cammy really values the opportunity she's been
given by Colonel Wolfman, so she gives it her all.
Cammy and Delta Red
Shortly after becoming a member of Delta Red, Cammy and her teammates where
assigned to take down Shadowloo. Throughout the mission, small bits and pieces
of Cammy's memory begin to reemerge, but all she really figures out is that
Vega, the leader of Shadowloo, set her up and tried to have her killed. Cammy
eventually catches Vega and demands an explanation, but he tells her that it was
all an accident. Moreover, he tells Cammy that they were once in love! Cammy's
stunned at this revelation, but doesn't quite believe that she could ever love
an evil man like Vega. At that moment, Cammy realizes that it doesn't matter who
she was because she's happy with who she is now. Cammy vowed to stop looking
back for her past, and concentrate on her future. She has a home, a job that
she's good at, and great friends... what else could she want?
ARSF Cammy comes from the game "Cannon Spike" (aka "Gunspike" in Japan). Cammy's
21 years old in this game, and she leads the Anti-Robot Special Forces (aka ARSF)
against robotic terrorists. Exactly how she got to from Delta Red to ARSF isn't
really clear. I suspect that Cammy's still a member of the English Secret
Service, but that she's 'on loan' for this mission.
Anyhow, her hand-to-hand fighting skills can't do it alone against robots, so
ARSF Cammy wears rocket skates and carries 2 submachine guns, a pistol,
grenades, and a knife to help her take out all the robot bad guys.
Although it's a tough job, ARSF Cammy seems to be at peace with herself. Now
that her mind is cleared up, the sky is the limit for Cammy.
I wonder what'll happen in the next chapter of Cammy's life? Will the mysteries
of Cammy's past come back to haunt her? Will she continue along her present
path? There are SO many possibilities... it'll be exciting to see!!
Cammy
Well, that's your intro to Cammy! I hope I've piqued your interest. Although
that was a lot of information, believe it or not, that was actually an extremely
short summary! Cammy's much more complicated than that.
That was the 'official' Cammy profile and storyline, but there are a lot of
comics, cartoons, novels, games, and other things in which details are
different. Those differences can make things interesting, but at the same time,
it adds to the confusion. By making this little Cammy lesson, I hoped to
introduce Cammy to new fans, and to clear up the confusion (without going into
too many details) current fans might have.
For more go to http://www.cammyfan.com or
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cammy
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