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[[Image:Comguy Render 1.jpg|right|117px|Kojiro?]]
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Communications officers, or Comguys, are [[Syndicate]] troops with computer training. Unlike the rest of [[Muro]]'s troops ( [[Striker]]s and [[Tanker]]s ) or the [[Ninja]], they do not display color differentiation. They will sometimes wear goggles or tabi boots/greaves, as well as additional chest armor straps. They communicate using a radio device mounted in their right shoulderplate.
Communications officers are [[Syndicate]] troops with advanced technical training. They are known as "Comguys" for short, a nickname found in the game's assets (e.g. TXMPCOMGUYtalking). Unlike the rest of [[Muro]]'s troops, they do not display color differentiation. They will sometimes wear goggles or tabi boots/greaves, as well as additional chest armor straps. They communicate using a radio device mounted in their right shoulderplate.


==Alarm consoles and ambushes==
==Sightings==
In {{C|1}}, a comguy runs to an alarm console when hit. In {{C|2}} and {{C|5}}, they start running as soon as they see Konoko.
In [[Chapter 1]], a Comguy runs to an alarm console when hit. In [[Chapter 2]] and [[Chapter 5]], they start running as soon as they see Konoko. Also in Chapter 5, an ambushed Comguy with a VDG pistol guards a door-unlocking console. In [[Chapter 10]], an ambushed Comguy guards a hidden hypo spray.
In {{C|5}}, an ambushed comguy with a VDG pistol guards a door-unlocking console. In {{C|10}}, an ambushed comguy guards a hidden hypo spray.


==Muro's right-hand comguy==
==Muro's right-hand Comguy==
:''a.k.a. [[Kojiro]] (fan-given name)''
Given the name "[[Kojiro]]" by fans, this character distinguishes himself from some other Comguys by wearing goggles. When escaping from Vago Biotech with Muro in [[Chapter 3]], he offers to kill Konoko but is asked to monitor her instead (revealing the results of that monitoring in [[Chapter 5]]'s outro). After Muro learns of [[Shinatama]]'s existence and guesses at her role, this Comguy is ordered to "tell Barabas to retrieve <nowiki>[her]</nowiki>". He apparently then coordinates [[Barabas]]' raid on the [[TCTF HQ]] in [[Chapter 6]], culminating in the kidnapping of [[Shinatama]].
Wears goggles. Drives away with Muro ( {{C|3}} outro ), volunteers to kill Konoko, is asked to monitor her instead ( reveals the results of that monitoring in {{C|5}} outro ). After Muro deduces [[Shinatama]]'s existence and role, is told to "tell Barabas to retrieve <nowiki>[her]</nowiki>". Coordinates [[Barabas]]'s raid on the [[TCTF HQ]] ( {{C|6}} ), resulting in the kidnapping of [[Shinatama]].


Possibly he is also the comguy who accompanies [[Muro]] at the [[ACC|Atmospheric Conversion Center]], both during Shinatama's torture ( {{C|7}} ) and during Muro's escape ( {{C|8}} ) - however, at this point he does not speak or wear the same distinctive goggles as earlier. (It is also worth noting that Konoko can confront and kill several goggle-wearing Comguys during the game.)
He may also be the Comguy who accompanies Muro at the [[ACC|Atmospheric Conversion Center]], both during Shinatama's torture ([[Chapter 7]]) and during Muro's escape ([[Chapter 8]]) – however, at this point he does not speak or wear the same distinctive goggles as earlier. (It is also worth noting that Konoko can confront and kill several goggle-wearing Comguys during the game.)


From then on, Muro is not encountered (for real, that is) until the final battle, where he is only accompanied by [[Fury|Furies]] and [[Elite]]s - although there is the [[STURMANDERUNG]] console and the (goggle-less) comguy guarding it.
When Muro is encountered for the final battle (in the spared-Griffin scenario), he is only accompanied by [[Fury|Furies]] and [[Elite]]s – although there is the preceding [[STURMANDERUNG]] console with a (goggle-less) Comguy guarding it.


==Taunts and fighting style==
==Taunts and fighting style==
None of the comguys faced ingame have ninja skills (despite the tabi boots and greaves); some of the comguys, however, are only seen in cutscenes. The fighting style is the same as that of all generic males, favoring leg sweeps and dodging. Apart from the simple punches and kicks, the comguys have a "super punch" technique, which unlike their generic counterparts has fancy particles and a "Static Fist!" voiceover. They don't have a crowd-clearing move (although the unused "Radio Saber!" voiceover suggests they might have had one at some point) and they hardly ever use their throwing skills. The basic taunt is "You're weak!", and a rare [[Easter eggs|easter egg]] variant is "OK, OK, ''don't'' frog blast the vent core..." (the comguys were voiced by Doug Zartman, who also voiced the BOBs in Marathon)
None of the Comguys faced in-game have ninja skills (despite the tabi boots and greaves). Their fighting style is the same as that of all generic males, favoring leg sweeps and dodging. Apart from simple punches and kicks, Comguys have a "super punch" technique which, unlike their generic counterparts, has a particle effect and a "Static Fist!" voiceover. They don't have a crowd-clearing move (although there is an unused "Radio Saber!" voiceover suggesting an additional special move that wasn't finished) and they hardly ever use their throwing skills. Their basic taunt is "You're weak!", with a rare [[Easter eggs|easter egg]] variant "OK, OK, ''don't'' frog blast the vent core..." (the Comguys were voiced by Doug Zartman, who also voiced the BOBs in [[Marathon]]).


==Added value==
==Added value==
One theory is that the comguys are affiliated with Mukade and the Ninja rather than with Muro and his Strikers. Thus they are expert hackers and/or assassins, and a technocratic elite, perhaps in the best position for [[Daodan]] [[Chrysalis]] implantation, along with a few "pets" of Muro's. Apart from their obvious supposed role among the Strikers, they coordinate the Ninja (a network of cooperative androids) on the battle field. Prominent comguys can act as Muro's confidents and advisors, not clearly working for Muro or Mukade. In the odd case that Mukade should "die", the comguys can provide a timely succession.
One theory is that the Comguys are affiliated with Mukade and the Ninjas rather than with Muro and his Strikers. Thus they are expert hackers and/or assassins, and part of a technocratic elite, perhaps in the best position for [[Daodan Chrysalis]] implantation along with a few "pets" of Muro's.
 
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Revision as of 20:17, 11 June 2021

Kojiro?

Communications officers are Syndicate troops with advanced technical training. They are known as "Comguys" for short, a nickname found in the game's assets (e.g. TXMPCOMGUYtalking). Unlike the rest of Muro's troops, they do not display color differentiation. They will sometimes wear goggles or tabi boots/greaves, as well as additional chest armor straps. They communicate using a radio device mounted in their right shoulderplate.

Sightings

In Chapter 1, a Comguy runs to an alarm console when hit. In Chapter 2 and Chapter 5, they start running as soon as they see Konoko. Also in Chapter 5, an ambushed Comguy with a VDG pistol guards a door-unlocking console. In Chapter 10, an ambushed Comguy guards a hidden hypo spray.

Muro's right-hand Comguy

Given the name "Kojiro" by fans, this character distinguishes himself from some other Comguys by wearing goggles. When escaping from Vago Biotech with Muro in Chapter 3, he offers to kill Konoko but is asked to monitor her instead (revealing the results of that monitoring in Chapter 5's outro). After Muro learns of Shinatama's existence and guesses at her role, this Comguy is ordered to "tell Barabas to retrieve [her]". He apparently then coordinates Barabas' raid on the TCTF HQ in Chapter 6, culminating in the kidnapping of Shinatama.

He may also be the Comguy who accompanies Muro at the Atmospheric Conversion Center, both during Shinatama's torture (Chapter 7) and during Muro's escape (Chapter 8) – however, at this point he does not speak or wear the same distinctive goggles as earlier. (It is also worth noting that Konoko can confront and kill several goggle-wearing Comguys during the game.)

When Muro is encountered for the final battle (in the spared-Griffin scenario), he is only accompanied by Furies and Elites – although there is the preceding STURMANDERUNG console with a (goggle-less) Comguy guarding it.

Taunts and fighting style

None of the Comguys faced in-game have ninja skills (despite the tabi boots and greaves). Their fighting style is the same as that of all generic males, favoring leg sweeps and dodging. Apart from simple punches and kicks, Comguys have a "super punch" technique which, unlike their generic counterparts, has a particle effect and a "Static Fist!" voiceover. They don't have a crowd-clearing move (although there is an unused "Radio Saber!" voiceover suggesting an additional special move that wasn't finished) and they hardly ever use their throwing skills. Their basic taunt is "You're weak!", with a rare easter egg variant "OK, OK, don't frog blast the vent core..." (the Comguys were voiced by Doug Zartman, who also voiced the BOBs in Marathon).

Added value

One theory is that the Comguys are affiliated with Mukade and the Ninjas rather than with Muro and his Strikers. Thus they are expert hackers and/or assassins, and part of a technocratic elite, perhaps in the best position for Daodan Chrysalis implantation along with a few "pets" of Muro's.

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