Franco Bash

Franco Bash (フランコ・バッシュ, Furanko Basshu) is a character introduced in Fatal Fury 3. Franco is a well-renowed kickboxer, who began fighting to distract himself from his wife's untimely death. Noticeably, he is a Hispanic-American, which is a rarity in fighting games. He is voiced by B.J. Love.

Story
He traveled to Southtown in order to hone his skills as a fighter. He rose in popularity while avoiding the city's corruption, although his presence was beginning to be noticed by Southtown's crime syndicates. One day, Franco was approached by a criminal named Ryuji Yamazaki after a fight and was asked to be a bodyguard for a pair of mysterious martial artists known only as the Jin twins (Jin Chonrei and Jin Chonshu), who both sought to achieve immortality. Franco quickly refused, and Yamazaki disappeared as quickly as he appeared, but not before telling Franco that he would gain many strong enemies if he didn't concede.

Afterwards Franco became worried and his fighting ability became impaired. He returned home one day to find his son kidnapped and a note signed by Yamazaki. An inflamed Bash promised to bring his son's captors to justice, and with the help of the Lonely Wolves Andy and Terry Bogard, rescued his son, even though Yamazaki had escaped. With the Jin twins plans trounced, he joined the Lonely Wolves and friends and assisted them in defeating Geese Howard. He was astounded by all of the fighting styles he witnessed and now travels the world with his son in search of strong opponents.

Personality
Franco was introduced as a tragic 'hero' who was searching for his son and would not stop at any cost. After finding his son, he becomes comic relief used by SNK and his personality becomes somewhat goofy and very noisy.

Powers

 * Energy Projectile - Franco can fire a projectile of energy that moves through the ground.
 * Energy Attacks - Franco can deliver punches and kicks infused with energy.
 * Fire Attacks - Franco can punches of fire.
 * Hurricane Punch - Franco can surround his arm in a whirlwind and attack his opponent.

Skills
Mechanical Engineering - Franco is a professional mechanical engineer, being a former airplane engineer.

Power Lifting - is an accomplished bodybuilder able to lift vast amounts at a time.

Fighting Style
Franco is a Kickboxer who uses a very unorthodox martial style.

Music

 * Shiroi Franco - Fatal Fury 3 - Real Bout Fatal Fury
 * Goli Rock - Real Bout Fatal Fury Special - Real Bout Fatal Fury 2

Game Appearances

 * Fatal Fury 3
 * Real Bout Fatal Fury
 * Real Bout Fatal Fury Special
 * Real Bout Fatal Fury 2
 * Garou Densetsu The Legend of Wild Wolf