The field leader of the Contra unit. Major Bill Rizer hails from a family with a long military history, and possesses exceptional physical strength, agility, and mental fortitude. Graduate of the Earth Marine Academy, he is proficient in all manner of armaments and well-versed in military science.<ref>[https://www.konami.com/games/contra/og/us/en/ Contra: Operation Galuga page, Konami website</ref>
On September 12th, 2631, a meteor crashed into the Galuga archipelago off the coast of New Zealand. Two years later, the archipelago was occupied by hostile aliens known as the Red Falcon, whose sole mission is to exterminate humankind. To combat this, the Earth Marine Headquarters dispatched Bill Rizer and Lance Bean with one mission: destroy the Red Falcon base.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0S6WkOk4Ko The History of Contra (2019)]</ref>
On September 12th, 2631, a meteor crashed into the Galuga archipelago off the coast of New Zealand. Two years later, the archipelago was occupied by hostile aliens known as the Red Falcon, whose sole mission is to exterminate humankind. To combat this, the Earth Marine Headquarters dispatched Bill Rizer and Lance Bean with one mission: destroy the Red Falcon base.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0S6WkOk4Ko The History of Contra (2019)]</ref>
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'''Name:''' [https://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/nes/Contra.pdf Bill]<ref>HOW TO PLAY CONTRA Booklet (1987), page 5</ref>
'''Name:''' [https://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/nes/Contra.pdf Bill]<ref>HOW TO PLAY CONTRA Booklet (1987), page 5</ref>
'''Nicknames:''' [https://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/nes/Contra.pdf Mad Dog]<ref>HOW TO PLAY CONTRA Booklet (1987), page 5</ref> (Code Name), [https://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/nes/Contra.pdf Hot Shot commando]<ref>HOW TO PLAY CONTRA Booklet (1987), page 8</ref>
'''Nicknames:''' [https://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/nes/Contra.pdf Mad Dog]<ref>HOW TO PLAY CONTRA Booklet (1987), page 5</ref> (Code Name), [https://www.konami.com/games/contra/og/us/en/ Major Bill Rizer]<ref>Contra: Operation Galuga page, Konami website</ref>, [https://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/nes/Contra.pdf Hot Shot commando]<ref>HOW TO PLAY CONTRA Booklet (1987), page 8</ref>
'''Origin:''' [[Contra]]
'''Origin:''' [[Contra]]
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'''Pronouns:''' He/Him
'''Pronouns:''' He/Him
'''Age:''' 20 years old
'''Age:''' 35 years old
'''Birthdate:''' December 18, 1966
'''Birthdate:''' c. 2598 (Bill was 35 years old during the year 2633)
'''Homeworld:''' [https://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/nes/Contra.pdf Earth]<ref>HOW TO PLAY CONTRA Booklet (1987), page 4</ref>
'''Homeworld:''' [https://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/nes/Contra.pdf Earth]<ref>HOW TO PLAY CONTRA Booklet (1987), page 4</ref>
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'''[[Physiology]]:''' '''Humanoid Physiology'''
'''[[Physiology]]:''' '''Humanoid Physiology'''
'''Occupation:''' [https://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/nes/Contra.pdf Soldier from the Special Forces elite commando squad]<ref>HOW TO PLAY CONTRA Booklet (1987), page 4</ref>
'''Occupation:''' [https://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/nes/Contra.pdf Soldier from the Special Forces elite commando squad]<ref>HOW TO PLAY CONTRA Booklet (1987), page 4</ref>, [https://www.konami.com/games/contra/og/us/en/ field leader of the Contra unit]<ref>Contra: Operation Galuga page, Konami website</ref>, [https://www.konami.com/games/contra/og/us/en/ Graduate of the Earth Marine Academy]<ref>Contra: Operation Galuga page, Konami website</ref>
'''[[Knowledge]]:''' '''Journeyman level''' regularly, '''Master level''' in military ([https://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/nes/Contra.pdf Being an elite commando of the Special Forces requires one to have the military intelligence of a modern day field general]<ref>HOW TO PLAY CONTRA Booklet (1987), page 5</ref>)
'''[[Knowledge]]:''' '''Journeyman level''' regularly, '''Master level''' in military ([https://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/nes/Contra.pdf Being an elite commando of the Special Forces requires one to have the military intelligence of a modern day field general]<ref>HOW TO PLAY CONTRA Booklet (1987), page 5</ref>. Bill [https://www.konami.com/games/contra/og/us/en/ graduated from the Earth Marine Academy, and is well-versed in military science]<ref>Contra: Operation Galuga page, Konami website</ref>)
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==[[Powers and Techniques]]==
==[[Powers and Techniques]]==
'''[[Acrobatics]]''' (Bill can [https://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/nes/Contra.pdf weave through mazes, and hop, skip, and jump up the Waterfall stage]<ref>HOW TO PLAY CONTRA Booklet (1987), page 8</ref>. [https://youtu.be/rD9G7OCmsfk?t=32 He can perform several consecutive mid-air flips]), '''[[Weapon Mastery]]''' ([https://youtu.be/rD9G7OCmsfk?t=24 Wields all types of firearms into battle]<ref>Contra (1987)</ref>), '''[[Unlimited Ammo]]''', '''[[Curtain Fire]]''' (The Spread Gun [https://youtu.be/rD9G7OCmsfk?t=32 fires numerous bullets in several directions at once]), '''[[Resistance]]''' to '''[[Temperature Manipulation|Extreme Temperatures]]''' ([https://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/nes/Contra.pdf Can fight through the Amazon jungle, and ice fields cold enough to freeze people to death]<ref>HOW TO PLAY CONTRA Booklet (1987), page 8</ref>)
'''[[Acrobatics]]''' (Bill can [https://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/nes/Contra.pdf weave through mazes, and hop, skip, and jump up the Waterfall stage]<ref>HOW TO PLAY CONTRA Booklet (1987), page 8</ref>. [https://youtu.be/rD9G7OCmsfk?t=32 He can perform several consecutive mid-air flips]), '''[[Weapon Mastery]]''' (Bill is [https://www.konami.com/games/contra/og/us/en/ proficient in all manners of armaments]<ref>Contra: Operation Galuga page, Konami website</ref>, and [https://youtu.be/rD9G7OCmsfk?t=24 wields all types of firearms into battle]<ref>Contra (1987)</ref>), '''[[Unlimited Ammo]]''', '''[[Curtain Fire]]''' (The Spread Gun [https://youtu.be/rD9G7OCmsfk?t=32 fires numerous bullets in several directions at once]), '''[[Resistance]]''' to '''[[Temperature Manipulation|Extreme Temperatures]]''' ([https://www.digitpress.com/library/manuals/nes/Contra.pdf Can fight through the Amazon jungle, and ice fields cold enough to freeze people to death]<ref>HOW TO PLAY CONTRA Booklet (1987), page 8</ref>)
Being an elite commando of the Special Forces takes a special breed of hero. You need the cunning of a lion, the spirit of a Viking warrior, and the intelligence of a modern day field general. Only after these qualities are soaked into your soul can you stand a ghost of a chance saving humanity from the inhumane Red Falcon.
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Being an elite commando of the Special Forces takes a special breed of hero. You need the cunning of a lion, the spirit of a Viking warrior, and the intelligence of a modern day field general. Only after these qualities are soaked into your soul can you stand a ghost of a chance saving humanity from the inhumane Red Falcon.
Bill Rizer is the main protagonist of the Contra series.
This dropdown contains the synopsis of Bill’s story. Read at your own risk as you may be spoiled otherwise!
The field leader of the Contra unit. Major Bill Rizer hails from a family with a long military history, and possesses exceptional physical strength, agility, and mental fortitude. Graduate of the Earth Marine Academy, he is proficient in all manner of armaments and well-versed in military science.[1]
On September 12th, 2631, a meteor crashed into the Galuga archipelago off the coast of New Zealand. Two years later, the archipelago was occupied by hostile aliens known as the Red Falcon, whose sole mission is to exterminate humankind. To combat this, the Earth Marine Headquarters dispatched Bill Rizer and Lance Bean with one mission: destroy the Red Falcon base.[2]
