Actually wanted to post something like this for a while, but didn't get around to it until now. I'm surprised there hasn't been a decent "Bailey for ME3" thread as we speak, considering fan reaction seems to be universally positive when it comes to the character. Well I guess it's time we unite and pay everyone's favorite "rough and tumble precint" human captain on the Citadel. It's goddamn frakking Captain Bailey sons of b!tches.
Erm... Who Is Captain Bailey Again?
You know, the guy from Citadel who runs his rough and tumble precint with a pragmatic common sense. He doesn't have time for formalities nor will he turn down a good offer to buy tickets to his "charity balls"; And he doesn't mind bending the rules to help out a friend... And I'd say he just made one or two by helping Shepard's crew and taking in Kyolat Kryios as his underlings... The guy's not too difficult to like, really.
So Why Do We Like This Guy?
1) Did I mention he's played by Mr. Michael Hogan? I mean, the veteran actor who brought to life the frakking wonder of a sci-fi character that is Col. Saul Tigh from Battle Star Galactica? A secene-stealer in every work he appears in, Mr. Hogan's performance lead to the development of Col. Tigh from just a supporting character into one of the series' central figures. Given enough screen time, it's quite likely Capt. Bailey may achieve quite the same significance in the MEverse.
2) Capt. Bailey can be considered the "Popeye" Doyle of Citadel Space. He's hardened but not bitter, morally ambigious but not without compassion. He gets the job done, and in doing so becomes a valuable ally to Shepard. One can easily imagine Garrus becoming just like him in 20 years. That is, if he is now emotionally stable enough to survive that long.
Okay, But How Will He Return in ME3?
It'd be easy. The game itself already hinted at his return. First of all, when enquired by Shepard, Bailey outright confessed to have screwed up "raising a son", a subplot that would be interesting to develop; Moreover, the TIM has expressed interest in recruiting Bailey. Regardless of Shepard working for Cerberus or not in ME3, this could potentially produce some interesting plot twists.
Even If He Does Return, What Role Should He Play?
1) Well, for starters, it'd be a HUGE fan service for Bailey to incorporate his signature lines from BSG into his character, "I'm frakkin' Capt. Bailey of C-Sec goddamnit! And if I die here today, that's the man I wanna be!" Wouldn't that be awsome? Oh, and since the character is based on Michael Hogan, can we have him male-pattern bald to more closely resemble his VA please?
2) Capt. Bailey is obviously a flawed character, and we have yet to seen any alchoholic characters in the game... reminds me of anyone from BSG? Also, the father-son conflict between Bailey & Bailey Jr, as well as Thane and Kyolat may very well become intertwined in ME3, and Bailey may play a key role in the resolving of both conflicts.
3) If Bailey does somehow wind up on Shepard's ship, while not neccessarily a squad member, will make a GREAT XO. In fact, he can fill the void XO Pressly left behind MUCH better than Kelly. His vast network of contacts and knowledge of police work will no doubt come in handy. He may even be competent at politics, seeing how he managed to rise through the rank over the past two years while keeping allies happy on both sides of the law. This may somehow work against him though, as he may be torn between his loyalty to Shepard and TIM (if he does get recruited by Cerberus).
If you've always like Capt. Bailey, but was too lazy to do this yourself, now it's time to show your support! Tell us why YOU like Capt. Bailey and why and how YOU think Bailey can fit in the ME3 universe! Post up you goddamn frakking sons of b!tches!
Modifié par Speakeasy13, 28 mars 2010 - 11:52 .
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