Mai-Ling (or Tao) is a character first seen in the fighting game Red Earth. Tessa uses her to block in Pocket Fighter. She later appeared in SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters Clash.
Story
Mai-Ling is a fourteen year old skilled martial artist from Gora. Recently, she left her hometown and participated in a martial arts tournament in which she won first place. Overjoyed, she returned home to tell her family, but her joy turned to horror when she found her home and the entire town ablaze. As she stood in shock, the harpy Lavia descended from the sky and took credit for the destruction.
Mai-Ling then decided to search for the missing children from her town, and to discover what terrible evil had befallen the world.
At this point in time, Capcom has not disclosed any further information on her.
Attacks and Abilities
- Kuujin-Ken - a flaming projectile.
- Enryuu-Kyaku - a flaming uppercut kick.
- Koukaku-Shuu - Mai-Ling jumps back and charges diagonally at the enemy.
- Mystic Force - An elemental attack.
- Idaten - Allows her to dash in the middle of the jump. Can hit the enemy for minimal damage.
- Koen - Mai-Ling dashes at her enemy and attacks with a multi-hitting somersault.
- Kuugeki-Shou - She dashes, jumps at her opponent and, if he lands on them, grabs them and unleashes an energy blast.
- Tentsui-Ga - Mai-Ling grabs her opponent, throws them high and pummels them in the air.
- Super Kuujin-Ken - A multi-hitting, wider Kuujin-Ken projectile.
- Super Enryuu-Kyaku - An enhanced version of the Enryuu-Kyaku.
Levels
As Mai-Ling levels up by fighting opponents in Red Earth, her title changes and grants her more abilities. Her titles are as follows:
- Grappler - (Level 1)
- Striker - (At Level 3)
- Buster - (At Level 6)
- Martian - (At Level 10)
- Champion - (At Level 14)
- Ironfist - (At Level 19)
- Godfist - (At Level 25)
- Asura - (At Level 32)
Notes
In some sketches from Red Earth, it is shown that Mai-Ling is accompanied by a small dog, presumably from her hometown.