Wang Long
CharacterWang Long is a senior figure in the Red Dragon crime syndicate, ranking among its ruling council known as the Van. His suspicion of Vicious pits him against the ambitious assassin, a clash that ends fatally for him.
Appearance
No detailed physical description accompanies Wang Long beyond his standing as one of the three elders who make up the Van, the leadership of the Red Dragon syndicate.
Personality
He is marked chiefly by caution and distrust. Giving weight to a fortune-teller's warning about Vicious, he moved to confront the rising assassin before the man could strike.
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History
When Vicious sought permission to run a Red Eye transaction on Callisto, Wang granted it over his colleagues' surprise, on the condition that Lin accompany him. He later faced Vicious directly in the Van's chamber, convinced of the assassin's coming treachery. The syndicate seized Vicious and prepared to execute him, but his devoted guards turned the tables, freeing their master and leaving Wang to be cut down by Vicious himself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Wang Long in Cowboy Bebop?
Wang Long is a senior elder of the Van, the three-person ruling council of the Red Dragon Crime Syndicate, whose suspicion of the assassin Vicious pits him against the ambitious killer.
Why did Wang Long distrust Vicious?
Wang Long gave weight to a fortune-teller's warning about Vicious and moved to confront the rising assassin before the man could strike.
Did Wang Long approve Vicious's Red Eye deal on Callisto?
Yes, Wang Long granted Vicious permission to run the Red Eye transaction on Callisto over his colleagues' surprise, on the condition that Lin accompany him.
How did Wang Long die?
Wang Long confronted Vicious directly in the Van's chamber, convinced of his coming treachery, and the syndicate seized Vicious to execute him; his devoted guards turned the tables and freed him, and Vicious cut Wang Long down himself.
What position did Wang Long hold in the Red Dragon Syndicate?
Wang Long was one of the three elders who made up the Van, the leadership body of the Red Dragon Crime Syndicate.
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