Lidia Sobieska

Biography

Lidia was born into a family that had produced many prominent politicians. When Lidia was 10 years old, her grandfather was elected president of Poland. Despite her family background, Lidia had no intention of becoming a politician. Instead, she wanted to continue to study traditional karate, which she had been training in for some time. Two years later, as Lidia stood waiting to welcome her grandfather and father back from a trip to Japan, the government helicopter carrying the two of them suddenly exploded and crashed. Lidia's face was injured by flying debris and she fainted. A few days later, Lidia regained consciousness. She was told that the helicopter explosion was not an accident, but an act of terrorism. Lidia was angry and upset to learn that her father was killed in the attack. Two months after the incident, Lidia visited her grandfather, who survived the explosion after receiving intensive care. He told her never to give in to injustice. Lidia entered university law school at the age of 16 and graduated with first-class honors five years later. At the age of 18, Lidia won her first world karate championship and would go on to win an unprecedented six consecutive titles in the following years. When she turned 21, she immediately ran for national office and won her first election. Lidia’s martial arts prowess and determined outlook earned her the nickname ‘The Strongest Member of Parliament’. As the war between the Mishima Zaibatsu and G Corporation intensified, the situation in Poland deteriorated. Calls for a new political leader in the country rapidly grew stronger. In response, Lidia put her name forward for the presidency of the ruling party and won, becoming prime minister of Poland at the young age of 29. She requested that the Mishima Zaibatsu withdraw the Tekken Force solders they had illegally stationed in Poland, but the Mishima Zaibatsu's owner, Heihachi Mishima, refused to do so.

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He sent a letter that told Lidia that, if she was dissatisfied with his response, she would have to enter the King of Iron Fist Tournament and negotiate directly with him. Though she was offended by the prospect, she nevertheless entered the tournament.

Personality

Lidia is very patriotic as she vows to win The seventh King of Iron Fist Tournament in the name of the people of her country. She is seemingly unphased by the threats that her aide warns her about, and unafraid to confront Heihachi Mishima when he refuses to withdraw Tekken Force from Poland. She is a dedicated karateka, and, in her character reveal trailer, accidentally slips into speaking like she is in the dojo whilst on the phone with her aide, suggesting she is more comfortable in a martial arts setting than a political one. One of her default win animations shows her offering a hand to her opponent whilst saying, "I went too far, an ambulance is on its way," suggesting thoughtfulness and self-restraint. Another win animation shows her thanking her opponent for the match in a traditional karate bow, suggesting she has respect for her opponents and upholds a code of honor in her martial arts.

Appearance and outfit.

Lidia has platinum blonde hair which she ties into a high ponytail. She has blue eyes, with a scar through her left eye. She wears winged eye make up and glossy red lipstick. Lidia's default outfit consists of a white karate uniform. The sleeves of her karate gi are hanging loose about her waist, and reveal her red and black training tank top beneath, which has a white eagle design emblazoned on it. Lidia wears a black karate belt, and red and black gloves that reach up to her upper arms. She has standard white karate pants along with black and red foot guards that resembles sandals.

Random facts

FULL NAME: Lidia Sobieska ALSO KNOWN AS: The Right Honorable Lidia Sobieska Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland "The Strongest Member of Parliament" STATUS: Alive FIGHTING STYLE: Traditional Karate ORIGIN: Poland EYES: Blue HAIR: Platinum LIKES: Her father Her grandfather Żurek soup DISLIKES: Heihachi Mishima Mishima Zaibatsu Tekken Force SPECIES: Human GENDER: Female AGE: 10 (When her grandfather became prime minister) 12 (When her father was killed) 16 (When she enrolled in university to study law) 18 (When she won her first karate world championship) 21 (At time of graduation and first election won) 29 (When she became prime minister) OCCUPATION: Prime Minister of Poland FAMILY: Unnamed grandfather Unnamed father (deceased) GAME APPEARANCES: Tekken 7 (DLC) VOICE ACTORS: Polish Aleksandra Nowicka