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[NeitiCora]

Lucky Thirteen wrote...
Correct me, as my memory is hazy, but didn't he say he was being picky about who he went after? Could that be some of Irikah's influence?

I too have a vague memory along these lines. And yes, as a freelancer he would have the freedom of choice over his contracts. We have no idea what sort of assassination the hanar would require of him, altough I'm inclined to believe the sweet jellies would consider sassination the last resort to be used only under extreme circumstances, but that's just me wanting to believe the best of everyone. So yes, as a freelancer, he could choose to off bad guys.

[cindalkitty]

Lucky Thirteen wrote...
Correct me, as my memory is hazy, but didn't he say he was being picky about who he went after? Could that be some of Irikah's influence?

If you want to take the bioware page for the mass effect universe as canon, then, yes

http://masseffect.bi...se/squad/thane/ said...

A deadly assassin born of the Drell race, Thane is a warrior-monk. He is
stoic, collected, and very spiritual. He ardently believes in his
religious path and its accompanying rites and prayers. From Thane's
perspective, his body is the weapon wielded by his employers, however he
does not believe in killing indiscriminately. Once his services were
up to the highest bidder, but something happened; something changed him.
Now he has shifted his professional philosophy; he no longer takes
contracts for pay, but rather he chooses his targets based on his moral
and religious beliefs.

I would need to look up a game reference~

Modifié par cindalkitty, 28 octobre 2010 - 09:08 .

[Lucky Thirteen]

Irikah must have been highly religious.

[NeitiCora]

BioWare said...



Once his services were up to the highest bidder, but something happened; something changed him. Now he has shifted his professional philosophy; he no longer takes

contracts for pay, but rather he chooses his targets based on his moral

and religious beliefs.

Now THIS, guise, is interesting. At which point was he available to the highest bidder, and when did the change happen, and what changed him? Irikah or Irikah's death?

[cindalkitty]

Gooooood question. I could see it either way. I just dunno how much of that site to take as THE LAW. However, given that Seryna tells you Thane is offing Nassana for Free, and Thane accepts Shepard's proposal free of charge... and it makes sense that Thane would need to provide for his family...



I do wonder about what his services under the Compact meant - how well compensated he was, or if he literally was just a tool and if it was up to whomever owned the tool to decide what he was worth.

[lyssalu]

NeitiCora wrote...

BioWare said...

Once his services were up to the highest bidder, but something happened; something changed him. Now he has shifted his professional philosophy; he no longer takes
contracts for pay, but rather he chooses his targets based on his moral
and religious beliefs.

Now THIS, guise, is interesting. At which point was he available to the highest bidder, and when did the change happen, and what changed him? Irikah or Irikah's death?

wait

it's gotta be irikah's death

he assassinated for pay while irikah was alive to support them

[Nonsense4]

It makes me wonder just how expensive it was to live and raise a family on Kahje. Did Thane underprice his services? Offer bulk billing? He would have had to have made some serious money - you'd think after a few good business years, he'd be able to quit and retire. Perhaps he just liked parts of his job - Irikah was killed because Thane killed the leaders of a slaver group that was preying on Hanar colonies. Perhaps after he had a bit of a nest egg, he was a bit more picky with his contracts.



It's not like he had a herd of kids ... maybe he also supported Irikah's extended family - the aunts and uncles Thane mentions he left Kolyat with.



I think Irikah would have hated senseless killing - she would very likely hold the same views on body and soul as Thane did. It's a bit murky to me, but it seems that although Thane feels a bit tainted by his lifestyle - it being a dark path, not something he'd wish for his son, etc. etc. - he doesn't believe he has moral responsibility for what actions it requires of him. Quite likely Irikah felt the same way, that it wasn't exactly the nicest of jobs to have, but not the terrible stigma (rather rightfully) that such a job has in real life. I think that it wouldn't be Thane's job, so much, that caused the tension between them, as the long time Thane spent away from her that the job required. It's a common enough situation in real life, that one partner neglects another by working excessively.

[JECWSU]

NeitiCora wrote...

So what do y'all think happened when Thane 'just had to meet her'? Any plausible theories on how she perceived him and his profession, what her initial thoughts were and how they changed if at all?

"O hai, I'm the guy whose laser dot you used as a beauty mark on your forhead the other day."

I don't know how he found out who she was, but he did. Maybe after that he follow her around, and then eventually approached her.  I'm sure it shocked her that he would even approach her, and she might not have wanted anything to do with him at first. I'm guessing it took him a while to win her over. I doubt it was an easy task, but eventually he did. I don't think she ever really liked what he did for a living. My guess is over the years she just learn to deal with it, and try to eccept it the best that she could.  

[cindalkitty]

Thane throwing himself at Irikah's feet and begging her pardon...

I like to think that it isn't something he thought much about, but instead it was something that was impulse-driven.  Like - stare... stare... target leaves... stare... go to her and prostrate himself before her.  Maybe get slapped.  Beg in earnest.  Leave his rifle at her feet.  Get chastised, agree entirely.  And then get left there after she convinces him to pick himself up.  But he persists and goes all devout stalker on her.  Or maybe she was touched by what he had to say and offers to enlighten him after taking pity on him when she realizes why he is how he is and what he was doing.

While taking care of his family, I think, if his services were going to the highest bidder, he probably made a good chunk of money.

Modifié par cindalkitty, 29 octobre 2010 - 07:00 .

[JECWSU]

I'm sure he made enough money to support his family. He probably still has some of it since it has just been him for the last ten years, or maybe he gave what was left to his son.

[General Ashous]

I think he'd always have had money for his family. It's not as though he would be a cheap assassin. I think any money he had left would probably go to Kolyat, to try and support him, get him a place to live and what not.

[General Ashous]

Well, quite. What responsible parent doesn't? I would imagine he'd still have given him the majority of any money he still had though.

[JECWSU]

I think Thane would have given Kolyat the majority of what money he may have if not all of it. I doubt he ever spent much money on anything. Thane doesn't seem like he would have much use for the money anyway.

[General Ashous]

Indeed, I believe it is just a trivial possesion to him. He may spend some when buying weapons or upgrading them but apart from that I think he'd just use it on neccesaties.

[iEvin]

/sign, cure this ****ing disease, I need him for kicking ass on a colosall scale.

[Lisinity]

Hey, Thane fans. Happy Halloween Be safe, and don't do anything Thane wouldn't do.

[kaimanaMM]

Pray By Kooop


Amonkira, Lord of Halloween Hunters,
Grant that my costume be epic, my trick-or-treat bag be filled and that no one is stingy,
And, should the worst come to pass, grant me a bottle of antacid.

[Fiery Phoenix]

Kaimana, that is pure win!

[cindalkitty]

Lisinity wrote...

Hey, Thane fans. Happy Halloween Be safe, and don't do anything Thane wouldn't do.

Happy Halloween!

Lisinity wrote...
don't do anything Thane wouldn't do.

If I see any batarians while I'm out tonight, I can't promise anything...

Modifié par cindalkitty, 31 octobre 2010 - 08:43 .

[JECWSU]

kaimanaMM wrote...

Pray By Kooop


Amonkira, Lord of Halloween Hunters,
Grant that my costume be epic, my trick-or-treat bag be filled and that no one is stingy,
And, should the worst come to pass, grant me a bottle of antacid.

This is a great picture. The artist did a wonderful job.

[General Ashous]

Immense! I love it! It reminds me of me but also captures Thane as he truly is. I absoultly love it! I can't stop looking at it.

[Skyline_Stanza]

@ Ashous

I can't stop snrking at the caption below it. Happy Halloween, Thane fanclub!

I've got a few questions on your (or should I say our) favorite Drell Assassin. I love that you guys discuss things like how Thane acted before/after Irikah departed, what he did with his payment, etc. You all are true fans.

A question I pose to you all is this: I'm in the process of writing an ME2 fanfic, one that has some focus on the squadmates and thier interpersonal interaction with each other. So, how would Thane regard the crew of the SR2? How would he treat Garrus and Samara, for example, seeing is that I can see some similarities between these three. If this has been discusses already, then by all means, direct me to the page in which it was disscussed!

Modifié par Skyline_Stanza, 31 octobre 2010 - 11:31 .

[Persephone]

FieryPhoenix7 wrote...

It was made by Persephone, who is also a Loghain fan,

A Loghain fan who has neglected Thane far too much. Must play ME2 again! Thanks for recommending my video. :happy:

[magelet]

Skyline_Stanza wrote...
So, how would Thane regard the crew of the SR2? How would he treat Garrus and Samara, for example, seeing is that I can see some similarities between these three. If this has been discusses already, then by all means, direct me to the page in which it was disscussed!

 I think Thane and Samara would probably have some disagreements.  Samara follows a strict code about protecting the innocent, fighting the wicked etc, but Thane probably wouldn't have an issue with  hurting the innocent if he had to.  Thane follows his own ideas of morality, which are considerably looser than Samara's.  Like how he considered himself as a weapon for those who hired him, rather than being held responsible for the assassinations. 
As for Garrus, he's probably more similar to Thane than Samara.  His concept of morality is like Thane's, if he thinks they should be killed then he'll kill them.