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Articles About Bill Rizer
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| Main Continuity | Original - Clone - Master Contra |
| Alternate Continuities | Contra Returns - Super Bomberman R |
| “ | 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. | „ |
| ~ HOW TO PLAY CONTRA Booklet |
| “ | You heard the man, this is our show now. | „ |
| ~ Bill Rizer |
| “ | Well, if you say so, then I guess I must be Bill Rizer... and a "Contra". | „ |
| ~ Bill Rizer |
| “ | What is this place...? | „ |
| ~ Bill Rizer |
| “ | An evil nation hungry for power had been secretly collecting data on the war between the Contras and the Red Falcon, and are now attempting to clone and weaponize the aliens for their own gain. Learning of this, leaders of the Earth Federation task Bill Rizer to infiltrate the evil nation's research facility and sabotage their plans. | „ |
| ~ The History of Contra |
| “ | It's time for revenge. | „ |
| ~ Bill Rizer |
| “ | It's time for revenge. | „ |
| ~ Bill Rizer |
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! |
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Bill Rizer was born a Contra, possessing the special genome that has imprinted him with a uniquely evolved genetic sequence, thanks to exposure from an ancient alien artifact known as the Lemris. This has made him into a warrior with preternatural abilities.[1] Major Bill Rizer, now the field leader of the Contra unit, 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.[2]
On September 12th, 2631, a meteor crashed into the Galuga archipelago off the coast of New Zealand. Many months[3] to two years later[4], the archipelago was occupied by hostile aliens known as the Red Falcon, whose sole mission is to exterminate humankind. To combat this, in 2633, the Earth Marine Headquarters dispatched Bill Rizer and Lance Bean with one mission: destroy the Red Falcon base. After much hardship, their mission was successful.
Sometime after his success over Red Falcon, peace was assumed to have returned to Earth, and so Bill was placed into a cryogenic sleep. But, during that very same year in 2633, the mysterious and hostile Neo-Salamander Force made themselves known. They travelled back in time to 1973, landing in Central America and occupying the Yucatan Peninsula's Shizuoka ruins, and planned on eliminating the "Contra" force while Earth's defenses were still primitive. Though Lance Bean was dispatched to stop them, all communications with him abruptly ceased. With no other choice, the Galactic President sent a robot called BR-W9 to prematurely wake Bill Rizer up from his cryogenic sleep, and quickly remind him of his role as Pfc. Bill Rizer, the legendary Contra. Once he familiarized himself with the situation, Bill teamed-up with BR-W9, the samurai Yagyu, and the alien soldier Newt Plissken. The group travelled back in time, successfully fighting and defeating the Neo-Salamander Force. With the mission completed, the team returned to their own time and were congratulated by the Galactic President for a job well done. As Bill wondered if he did something good for the world, he returned to his cryogenic sleep.[5]
At some point in 2634, Bill Rizer was once again awakened from his cryogenic sleep. An entire year has passed since the battle with the mysterious Red Falcon Organization, and the Earth seemed to be free. However... A strange distress signal was sent out by General Hal of the Earth Federation, who was attending a joint military exercise with the GX Army in South America. Sensing that something has gone seriously wrong, the Earth Federation military dispatch Bill Rizer and Lance Bean to investigate the matter. And so, the quest for freedom continues. Bill and Lance must not only fight against their former comrades-in-arms, but also newly mutated forms of the same alien creatures they fought during their previous mission, as well as new alien monstrosities they may encounter along the way.[6]
Bill Rizer and his partner Lance Bean have twice defeated Red Falcon, the most despicable villain to overtake the planet...or at least try. But the danger is not over yet. In 2635, the vile Black Viper has come from deep space to finish what Red Falcon started. And she did not come alone. Black Viper has transported a battalion of battletron tanks, stealth subs, laser cannons, and annihilating androids. Now, from a secret naval base on a desolate ocean island, he is planning to unleash her hideous secret weapon: a new mutant breed of killer aliens. Armed with an array of devastating weapons, Bill Rizer's new mission under the Earth Federation is to infiltrate the five freak-laden levels of the enemy base, and put an end to the madness—and Black Viper—once and for all. The revival of the aliens must be stopped, and the ambitions of the evil Black Viper vanquished forever. |
Cunning, Courageous, Ruthless, and Intelligent: Bill was chosen to repel Red Falcon's alien forces due to being one of America's most cunning, courageous, and ruthless soldiers from the Special Forces elite commando squad. He has the cunning of a lion, the spirit of a Viking, and the intelligence of a modern-day field general[7].
Gruff Exterior, Caring Interior: Though Bill is a war-hardened hero who appears battle-oriented enough to allow for a child to join him without much apprehension, he does strongly care about his allies, a side of him which comes out should they ever go missing or be defeated[8].
Guardian of Earth: Contra are specifically chosen to be guardians and protectors, who stand against great darkness[9]. Bill will go out of his way to rescue captured civilians[10].
Nicknames: Mad Dog[13] (Code Name), Major Bill Rizer[14], Legendary Leader[15], Hot Shot commando[16], Contra[17], Pfc. Bill Rizer[18]
Origin: Contra
First Appearance: Contra (1987)
Latest Appearance: Contra: Operation Galuga (2024)
Company: Konami
Creator: Koji Hiroshita
Actor: Steve Blum (Contra: Operation Galuga), Jason Nisperos (Contra ReBirth)
Sex: Male
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Pronouns: He/Him
Age: 35 years old in Contra & Contra: Operation Galuga (Stated here[19]), 35 years old in Contra ReBirth (Takes place in the same year as the original Contra[20]), 36 years old in Super Contra (Takes place one year after the original Contra[21]), 37 years old in Operation C (Takes place two years after the original Contra[22]), 38 years old in Contra III: The Alien Wars (Takes place three years after the original Contra[23]), 38 years old in Contra 4 (Takes place six months after The Alien Wars)
Birthdate: c. 2598 (Bill was 35 years old during Contra and Contra: Operation Galuga[24], which takes place in the year 2633[25], only half a year[26] to two years after Red Falcon arrived on Earth[27])
Residence: Earth Marine Headquarters[29]
Story Role: Main Protagonist
Classification: Soldier, Elite Commando, Major, Contra
Species: Human, Contra
State of Being: Regular
Physiology: Humanoid Physiology, Contra Physiology (Contras are a race of ancient warriors referenced alongside alien civilization, who possess an evolved and altered human genome with a unique genetic sequence, making them into warriors with preternatural abilities[30])
Occupation: Soldier from the Special Forces elite commando squad[31], field leader of the Contra unit[32], Graduate of the Earth Marine Academy[33]
Affiliations: Lance Bean (Lance is Bill's comrade, and the two have a brotherly relationship), Ariana, Rachel Lucia Drake, Yagyu, BR-W9, Newt Plissken
Enemies: Red Falcon Organization, Neo-Salamander Force
Status: Alive
Alignment: Neutral Good (Bill is described as being one of the most cunning, courageous, and ruthless members of the Special Forces elite commando squad[34]. Thriving in combat, he isn't very adverse to allowing a child to join him in battle[35], so long as he can complete his mission. He is considered a true warrior who would stand against great darkness[36]. Contra are specifically chosen to be guardians and protectors[37]. He will go out of his way to rescue captured civilians[38].)
Protection Level: Global Protector (Bill and Lance fought to save humanity from Red Falcon's inhumane alien forces[39]), possibly Cosmic Protector (Though Bill was directly protecting Earth, defeating Red Falcon can be seen as saving the entire universe[40])
Threat Level: Street Threat ()
Grade: A
Tier: 9-B, Low 8-C with firearms
Cardinality: Finite
Dimensionality: 3-D
Attack Potency: Wall level (Bill possesses exceptional physical strength[41]. He could knock the head off of a giant robot[42]), Small Building level with firearms (Bill's standard weaponry causes the bodies of human-sized aliens to combust, can destroy segments of metal bridges, and can destroy turrets. With several shots, they can destroy small deployment carrier vehicles, destroy armored military vehicles, vaporize large armored soldiers, and can obliterate the wall[43] of a metal base[44])
Durability: Wall level (Can take hits from Gromaides, which can obliterate a stone wall[45])
Striking Strength: Above Average Human Class
Lifting Strength: Average Human
Travel Speed: Average Human
Combat Speed: Athletic Human ()
Reaction Speed: Athletic Human (Bill possesses exceptional agility[46]
Stamina: Athletic Human
Range: Standard Melee, Hundreds of meters with firearms
Intelligence: Gifted Intelligence (Bill and Lance could successfully tear through an army that was considered unstoppable[47])
Knowledge: Journeyman level regularly, Master level in military (Being an elite commando of the Special Forces requires one to have the military intelligence of a modern day field general[48]. Bill graduated from the Earth Marine Academy, and is well-versed in military science[49]. Contra are elite warriors with superior guerrilla tactics[50])
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