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Gears of War: E-Dayis the upcoming prequel title set to chronicle the horrific events of Emergence Day. One of the most disastrous moments of humankind’s history, was when the Locust Horde erupted from beneath Sera and thrust humanity into a struggle for survival.
The prequel is set to give a new origin story to the iconic Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago, but who else will be in the game? The speculation is running rampant already and one of the possible characters to join Marcus and Dom is none other than Corporal Tai Kaliso fromGears of War 2.
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Slight spoilers for previousGearsgames below:
Tai Kaliso inGears of War: E-Dayisn’t a far-off thought. From theGears of Warlore, Marcus and Kaliso served together during the Pendulum Wars, which suggests a pre-existing bond that could be given an origin story during the chaos ofE-Day. With that said, Kaliso feels like a natural fit.
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The fan-favorite Corporal has a huge gap in his story between the Pendulum Wars andGears of War 2. The latest installment in the franchise can fill this massive void and show the two legendary characters facing the Locust for the first time.
Hey, why not even reveal how he acquired the chainsaw that inspired the Lancer chainsaw bayonet? This weapon became a staple of theGearsarsenal. If you ask fans, most would say that Tai Kaliso’s inclusion would be a massive win for the franchise. He is a known stoic and a warrior, like everyGearsplayer wants to be. His return to the franchise will be a belovednostalgic nod to his tragic demiseinGears of War 2.
The Locust captured Tai during one of the missions and after a brutal torture known as processing, he was physically and mentally broken. The Delta Squad was able to find him later in the game, but his despair couldn’t be mended. Marcus offered him a weapon to fight alongside them, but he chose to end his life.
Fans Are Already Filling the Ranks in a Pre-Delta World
While Tai Kaliso is a great fit and fans know it, lore details make it a bit more complex, which got them thinking about other companions. Delta Squad is yet to be formed, which means that Baird and Cole Train are out of this equation.
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Nevertheless, fans’ speculation includes characters like Minh Young Kim, who fought alongside Marcus already but didn’t have a major role.
If it takes place anywhere near Ephyra we might be seeing more of Minh Young Kim. From their convos in gears one it sounded like him and Marcus had some type of historypic.twitter.com/AhnDrOsC5k
Some fans even hope for the appearance of Maria, who is close to Dom.
Moreover, one fan speculates thatGears of War: E-Daymight feature a new character named Padrick Salton, who is from the same islands as Tai.
Marcus’s squad at the end of the pendulum wars and the beginning of the locust war consisted of himself, Dom, Tai, and a guy from the books and comics named Padrick Salton, a red headed guy who is from the same islands as Tai. So E-day should be Pad’s first in-game appearance.pic.twitter.com/EU37UYhTCO
With that said, fans aren’t giving up on Tai, as they hope to see the Lancer and Tai inE-Day.
I wonder if we’ll see the Lancer Mk2, because wasn’t it a short bit into the Locust War that Tai strapped a chainsaw to his rifle? 🤔
Gears of War: E-Dayis yet to receive an official release date, and until then, many things can happen. One thing is certain: the speculations will continue until confirmation.
What are your thoughts on theE-Daysquad? Who will fill the ranks? Let us know in the comments.
Nikola Pajtic
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Nikola is an avid gamer and a pop culture buff. When he is not writing, he is either playing Final Fantasy, thinking about what Lovecraft stories can be adapted into film or video game, and watching new Doctor Who episodes.
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