Rai Vol 2 7

I have to be the one to kill her, Magnus. It's a matter of honor. For a thousand years every sunrise has been greeted by a Rai, renewing his vow to protect Japan and its people. Forty-one generations before me have kept my nation safe. Then I came along and let everyone down. I stood by and watched while Mothergod slaughtered my nation. Now there's nothing left for me but revenge... and death.

-- Rai

Unity, Chapter 15: Sacrificial Spirit

Unity Days 12, 14, 40, 105, 158

Appearances

Featured Characters:

Rai / Tohru Nakadai (Dies)

Supporting Characters:

Villains:

Albert Pierce
Mothergod / Erica Pierce
- Bionisaurs
- Robots
  - Knob-Rob
  - Patrol-Robs
  - Television-Rob

Other Characters:

Bims (name for hookers in the Lost Land)
- Bunsie (Only appearance; dies)
Grand One (dead) (Mentioned only)
Solar (Mentioned only)
Turok (Mentioned only)
X-O Manowar (Mentioned only)

Locations:

Japan (Mentioned only)
Lost Land
- San Gabriel Citadel
  - Central Sector
    - Ground Lev
  - Headquarters of the Resistance
  - Mothergod's Reactor
  - Rainbow Tower
    - Bedchamber of Erica Pierce, Mothergod
  - Sub-Level 169
    - Med-Center / Underground Infirmary

Items:

Chocoludes (Mentioned only)
Rai's Katana

Vehicles:

Credits

Writers: Jim Shooter (co-plot, script), David Michelinie (co-plot)
Pencilers: Joe St. Pierre (layouts), Peter Grau (finishes)
Inkers: Kathryn Bolinger, Gonzalo Mayo (uncredited)
Colorists: Mark Csaszar, Paul Autio (additional), Carol VanHook (additional), Jade Moede (additional)
Letterers: Jade Moede (pages 1-5), George Roberts, Jr. (pages 6-22)
Cover Artists: Walt Simonson
Editors: Don Perlin
Editor-in-Chief: Jim Shooter

Synopsis

Knowing Mothergod has destroyed Japan, Rai now lives only for vengeance! His chance comes when the heroes make an assault on the citadel of Mothergod to free the captive Solar. Rai holds her off while the others search for Solar. Their desperate combat unleashes awesome energies! But in the end, Rai dies at Mothergod's hands, not knowing that his sacrifice made it possible for Solar to be freed and the Unity War won.^[1]

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Quotes

I have to be the one to kill her, Magnus. It's a matter of honor. For a thousand years every sunrise has been greeted by a Rai, renewing his vow to protect Japan and its people. Forty-one generations before me have kept my nation safe. Then I came along and let everyone down. I stood by and watched while Mothergod slaughtered my nation. Now there's nothing left for me but revenge... and death.

-- Rai

For now, Magnus, my sword is at your service. After Mothergod has been dealt with, I will kill you. And, then I will kill myself.

-- Rai

Congratulations, Rai. Only Solar has ever hurt me so badly. You might have killed me. If I'm not careful, you still might. But I'm very careful.

-- Mothergod