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| '''Bon Voyage''', also known as '''Dr. Bowow''', '''Cannon Brothers''', '''Von Boyage''', '''Professor Bomb''' or the '''Professor''', is a recurring character archetype in the ''[[Mana (series)|Mana]]'' series. | | '''Bonboyaji''', also known as '''Dr. Bowow''', '''Cannon Brothers''', '''Von Boyage''', '''Professor Bomb''' or the '''Professor''', is a recurring character archetype in the ''[[Mana (series)|Mana]]'' series. |
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| ==Background== | | ==Background== |
| These eccentric and often hirsute men, as their name often suggests, are the adventurers' go-to for travel advice — or just about any other gadgets a party might require. Their methods may be questionable and their requests outlandish, but given the time, space, and tools to practice their craft, they are highly reliable allies, even if a bit long-winded.
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| ==History== | | ==History== |
| ===''[[Final Fantasy Adventure]]''=== | | ===''[[Final Fantasy Adventure]]''=== |
| {{Main|The Professor}}
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| Known as '''Dr. Bowow''' or just '''the Professor''', the researcher and mechanical genius resides in [[Ish (Adventures of Mana)|Ish]]. It was he who built [[Marcy]] 50 years before the events of the story to investigate the ancient [[Dime Tower (Adventures of Mana)|Dime Tower]]. By the time [[Sumo]] arrives in Ish, he and his [[Chocobo (character)|chocobo]] mount are gravely wounded and spend several days in town to recuperate. Taking a shine to the bird, the Professor replaces their shattered legs with a mechanized set that doubles as a jet-ski on water, granting the renewed "Chocobot" the ability to launch from piers and cross open ocean.
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| ===''[[Secret of Mana]]''=== | | ===''[[Secret of Mana]]''=== |
| {{main|Cannon Man}}
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| The Cannon Men, also known as Cannon Brothers, are identical set of people operating the various [[Cannon Travel]] centers of the world. For a small fee, the party can use this unusual mode of transportation to travel long distances in a flash. Cannon Men will refuse service if any [[Ghost (status)|ghosts]] are in the party.
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| ===''[[Trials of Mana]]''=== | | ===''[[Trials of Mana]]''=== |
| {{main|La Famille Von}}
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| Von Boyage is an eccentric inventor living with her sister Von Soir in [[Maia]]. He meets with the heroes during [[Chapter I (Trials of Mana)|chapter I]] where he brags about cannon travel being a revolutionary way for transportation. The bridge in [[Stonesplit Gap]] is destroyed by [[Altena|Altenish]] troops, the party has no choice but to rely on his cannon to reach [[Valsena]]. The kooky scientist must first get [[Nitromyte]] for his invention to work and tells the party to fetch some from the [[Dwarfs|dwarves]].
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| Later on, the heroes meet his brother Von Jour in Valsena to get back to Maia after finishing their errand in town. They finally encounter the last member of the family, Mercie, in [[Heavensway]] when they need to head back to [[Beiser]] during [[Chapter II (Trials of Mana)|chapter II]].
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| ===''[[Legend of Mana]]''=== | | ===''[[Legend of Mana]]''=== |
| {{Main|Professor Bomb (Legend of Mana)}}
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| {{Quote2|The leading pioneer of Golem development, who toils in a small laboratory in the Junkyard. Also a woman-chaser.|In-game Encyclopedia}}
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| '''Professor Bomb''' is a recurring character in the ''[[Mana (series)|Mana]]'' series, beginning from ''[[Legend of Mana]]''. 58 years of age, Professor Bomb is the leading pioneer of [[Machine Golem (Legend of Mana)|Golem]] development, and tinkers with his craft in a laboratory based in the depths of the [[Junkyard]].
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| ===''[[Sword of Mana]]''=== | | ===''[[Sword of Mana]]''=== |
| {{main|Professor Bomb (Sword of Mana)}}
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| Professor Bomb appears at armories scattered around the world after the protagonist confronts the [[Dark Lord]] at [[Granz Castle]]. He can shoot heroes in multiple locations with his cannon for free. He cries out his name upon igniting his cannon and claims to be the armory specialist.
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| ===''[[Children of Mana]]''=== | | ===''[[Children of Mana]]''=== |
| While Professor Bomb does not physically appear in the game, he is mentioned several times in the game as being a brilliant inventor. His research on [[Gem (Children of Mana)|gems]] allowed him to conceive the [[Gem Frame]] whom he gave to [[Watts|King Watts]] to test it out. His pupils, the [[Bomb Brothers]], erected a stand in [[Mana Village]] where they can sell and give advice to the player about gems.
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| ==Gallery== | | ==Gallery== |
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| ==Etymology==
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| Transliterated into Japanese as (''bonboyaji''), ''bon voyage'' is taken from French, where it is used as a send-off. It means, "Have a pleasant trip"; or "Safe travels".
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| {{Recurring}} | | {{Recurring}} |
| [[Category:Humans]] | | [[Category:Humans]] |
