NESTS Chronicles

The NESTS Chronicles, also known as the NESTS Saga (ネスツ編, Nesutsu-hen) is the second story arc in The King of Fighters series. It covers the events found in The King of Fighters '99 through The King of Fighters 2001.

Story
Notes: Just like with The King of Fighters '98, The King of Fighters 2002 (and its remake The King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match), is not listed in the story, as it is a "Dream Match" game, and is therefore non-canon.

Additionally, several novels for the NESTS Chronicles are also canon, adding more to the lore.

New Characters
'99=

Original Characters

 * K' (Playable in '99, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2002 UM)
 * Maxima (Playable in '99, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2002 UM)
 * Whip (Playable in '99, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2002 UM)
 * Bao (Playable in '99, 2000, 2001 and 2002 UM)
 * Jhun Hoon (Playable in '99, 2000 and 2002 UM)
 * Kyo-1 (Playable in '99 and 2002 UM)
 * Kyo-2 (Playable in '99 and 2002 UM)
 * Krizalid (Playable in '99 and 2002 UM; appears as a striker in 2000, only in PS2)

Fatal Fury series

 * Li Xiangfei (Playable in '99, 2001 and 2002 UM; appears as a Striker in 2000)


 * -|2000=

Original Characters

 * Vanessa (Playable in 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2002 UM; debut as a Striker in '99 Evolution)
 * Ramon (Playable in 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2002 UM)
 * Lin (Playable in 2000, 2001 and 2002 UM)
 * Seth (Playable in 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2002 UM; debut as a Striker in '99 Evolution)
 * Hinako Shijou (Playable in 2000, 2001 and 2002 UM)
 * Kula Diamond (Playable in 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2002 UM)
 * Clone Zero (Playable in 2000 and 2002 UM)


 * -|2001=

Original Characters

 * May Lee Jinju (Playable in 2001, 2002 and 2002 UM)
 * Foxy (Playable in 2001 and 2002 UM; debut as a Striker in 2000)
 * Angel (Playable in 2001, 2002 and 2002 UM)
 * K9999 (Playable in 2001 and 2002; removed from the series due to copyright issues)
 * Zero (Playable in 2001 and 2002 UM)
 * Igniz (Playable in 2001 and 2002 UM)


 * -|NPCs=
 * Ron (NPC in 2000 and 2001)
 * Diana (NPC in 2000 and 2001)
 * Candy Diamond (NPC in 2000 and 2001; debut as a Striker in 2000)
 * Luan, Chat and Sai (NPC in 2001)
 * Glugan (NPC in 2001)
 * Nests (NPC in 2001)
 * Misty (NPC in 2001)

Returning Characters
'94=

Original Characters

 * Kyo Kusanagi (Playable in '99, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2002 UM)
 * Benimaru Nikaido (Playable in '99, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2002 UM)
 * Goro Daimon (Playable in 2001, 2002, and 2002 UM; appears as a Striker in '99 Evolution and 2000)
 * Heidern (Playable in 2001 and 2002 UM)
 * Chin Gentsai (Playable in '99, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2002 UM)
 * Chang Koehan (Playable in '99, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2002 UM)
 * Choi Bounge (Playable in '99, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2002 UM)

Fatal Fury series

 * Terry Bogard (Playable in '99, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2002 UM)
 * Andy Bogard (Playable in '99, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2002 UM)
 * Joe Higashi (Playable in '99, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2002 UM)
 * Mai Shiranui (Playable in '99, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2002 UM)
 * Kim Kaphwan (Playable in '99, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2002 UM)

Art of Fighting series

 * Ryo Sakazaki (Playable in '99, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2002 UM)
 * Robert Garcia (Playable in '99, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2002 UM)
 * Yuri Sakazaki (Playable in '99, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2002 UM)
 * Takuma Sakazaki (Playable in '99, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2002 UM)
 * King (Playable in '99, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2002 UM)

Ikari Warriors series

 * Ralf Jones (Playable in '99, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2002 UM)
 * Clark Still (Playable in '99, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2002 UM)

Psycho Soldier

 * Athena Asamiya (Playable in '99, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2002 UM)
 * Sie Kensou (Playable in '99, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2002 UM)


 * -|'95=
 * Iori Yagami (Playable in '99, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2002 UM)


 * -|'96=

Original Character

 * Leona Heidern (Playable in '99, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2002 UM)

Art of Fighting series

 * Kasumi Todoh (Playable in '99, 2000, and 2002 UM)


 * -|'97=

Original Character

 * Shingo Yabuki (Playable in '99, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2002 UM; Console Only for 2002 ver.)

Fatal Fury series

 * Blue Mary (Playable in '99, 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2002 UM)

Non-Canon Characters
'95=

Fatal Fury series

 * Billy Kane (Playable in 2002 and 2002 UM; appears as a striker in '99 Evolution and 2000)


 * -|'96=

Original Characters

 * Mature (Playable in 2002 and 2002 UM; appears as a striker in 2000)
 * Vice (Playable in 2002 and 2002 UM; appears as a striker in 2000)
 * Goenitz (Playable in 2002 and 2002 UM; appears as a striker in 2000 and Console only for the 2002 ver.)

Fatal Fury series

 * Geese Howard (Playable in 2002 and 2002 UM; appears as a striker in 2000 and Console only for the 2002 ver.)


 * -|'97=

Original Characters

 * Yashiro Nanakase (Playable in 2002 and 2002 UM; appears as a striker in 2000)
 * Shermie (Playable in 2002 and 2002 UM; appears as a striker in 2000)
 * Chris (Playable in 2002 and 2002 UM; appears as a striker in 2000)
 * Orochi Yashiro (Playable in 2002 and 2002 UM)
 * Orochi Shermie (Playable in 2002 and 2002 UM)
 * Orochi Chris (Playable in 2002 and 2002 UM)
 * Orochi Iori (Playable in 2002 Console Only, doesn't return for 2002 UM, and as a Striker in 2000, only in PS2)
 * Orochi Leona (Playable in 2002 and 2002 UM; Appears only by MAX 2 as an Install DM, and as a Striker in 2000, only in PS2)

Fatal Fury series

 * Ryuji Yamazaki (Playable in 2002 and 2002 UM; appears as a striker in '99 Evolution and 2000)


 * -|2002=
 * Kusanagi (Playable in 2002 and 2002 UM)


 * -|2002 UM=
 * Nameless (Playable only in 2002 UM; he replaces K9999 due to copyright issues)

Character Strikers
'99 Evolution=

The King of Fighters series

 * Kyo Kusanagi (in Special Version; Playable only in '99 Evolution)
 * Athena Asamiya (in School Outfit; Playable only in '99 Evolution)
 * Chizuru Kagura (Playable in '99 Evolution and 2000, only as Striker)
 * Syo Kirishima (Playable in '99 Evolution and 2000, only as Striker)

Fatal Fury series

 * Alfred (Playable in '99 Evolution and 2000, only as Striker)

Metal Slug series

 * Fiolina Germi (Playable only in '99 Evolution, as a Striker)

Buriki One

 * Gai Tendo (Playable in '99 Evolution and 2000, only as Striker)


 * -|2000 (Normal Strikers)=

The King of Fighters series

 * Another K' (Playable in 2000)
 * Another Benimaru (Playable in 2000)
 * Cosplayer Kyoko (Playable in 2000)
 * Another Robert (Playable in 2000)
 * Baitang (Playable in 2000)
 * Kaoru Watabe (Playable in 2000)
 * Kang Bae Dal (Playable in 2000)

Fatal Fury/MOTW series

 * Duck King (Playable in 2000)
 * Lilly Kane (Playable in 2000)
 * Kim Dong Hwan (Playable in 2000)
 * Kim Jae Hoon (Playable in 2000)

Art of Fighting series

 * Eiji Kisaragi (Playable in 2000)

Samurai Shodown series

 * Nakoruru (Playable in 2000)

The Last Blade series

 * Awakened Kaede (Playable in 2000)

Robo Army

 * Rocky (Playable in 2000)

Burning Fight

 * Duke Edwards (Playable in 2000)

Savage Reign/Kizuna Encounter series

 * King Lion (Playable in 2000)
 * Kim Sue Il (Playable in 2000)

Athena

 * Godess Athena (Playable in 2000)

Psycho Soldier

 * Psycho Soldier Kensou (Playable in 2000)


 * -|2000 (Maniac Strikers)=

The King of Fighters series

 * Rugal Bernstein (Playable in 2000)
 * Another Iori (Playable in 2000)
 * Saisyu Kusanagi (Playable in 2000)
 * Smart Chang (Playable in 2000)
 * Cool Choi (Playable in 2000)
 * Heavy-D! (Playable in 2000, only in PS2)
 * Lucky Glauber (Playable in 2000, only in PS2)
 * Brian Battler (Playable in 2000, only in PS2)
 * Heidern (Playable in 2000, only in PS2)
 * Orochi (Playable in 2000, only in PS2)

Fatal Fury series

 * Wolfgang Krauser (Playable in 2000, only in PS2)

Art of Fighting series

 * Unknown (Playable in 2000)
 * Mr. Big (Playable in 2000, only in PS2)

Quiz Dai Sousa-sen series

 * Neo & Geo (Playable in 2000)

SNK Mascot

 * G-Mantle (Playable in 2000)