History Characters / BreachArchangelSeries

* AsskickingEqualsAuthority:
* AuthorityEqualsAsskicking:
* BadassInCharge:
* {{Determinator}}:
* FakingTheDead:
* HandSignals: All three communicate via hand signals during the VamCorp heist.
* MysteriousPast: Virtually nothing is known about the likes of Gabriel, Michael, or Raquel.
* OneManArmy:
* OnlyKnownByTheirNickname:
* ProfessionalKiller:
* ReportsOfMyDeathWereGreatlyExaggerated:
* SmitingEvilFeelsGood (“used to kill people like you for sport”)
* TheFaceless:
* TheJuggernaut:
* TheUnfettered:
* UnscrupulousHero: They'll do whatever means necessary to achieve their goal to liberate Chicago, but will not harm an innocent if they can help it.

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'''Michael:''' When in doubt, [[ThereIsNoKillLikeOverkill C4]].

* SlidingScaleofIdealismVersusCynicism: Leaning towards the latter. Him and Gabriel are at the opposite sides of the scale. See the entry for HobbesWasRight.

* KillHimAlready:

* GeniusBruiser: More perceptive and adept at deductive reasoning than [[TheBigGuy he looks. With methodical, detached analysis he can tell a lot about a person’s characteristics and lifestyle simply by looking at them, although there is always a margin for error as first impressions can mislead however accurate they may be.

* WhatTheHellHero: Receives one from Gabriel if Raphael fails to prevent him from shooting [[TheMole Megan]]. (quote)

* MeaningfulName: The entire hierarchy of the Archangels are based around the leaders of the respective branch (Michael) leading their soldiers (the Angels), lieutenants (named Archangels such as Ramiel, Sariel, Uriel, etc.) and generals (the Raphaels) into battle against the forces of Satan.

* ShootTheDog: Word of God confirms that Michael will do whatever it takes either because he needs to or because someone else can't. Notable examples include Megan, Raphael, and Mouse in the FBI path with only the [[KickTheMoralityPet latter]] causing genuine [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone reprehension]].

* TheStoic: He is not incapable of emotions, yet he has so few emotional attachments that no setback, including those that affect the lives of other people, can faze him unless his actions have directly caused unwarranted harm. See the entry for Kick the Morality Pet.

* DarkandTroubledPast: As [[spoiler: having been declared legally dead as a Ghost]], he left his old life and loved ones behind to completely dedicate himself to the Archangels’ mission as a man stuck in purgatory.

* Genius Bruiser: More perceptive and adept at deductive reasoning than he looks. With methodical, detached analysis he can tell a lot about a person’s characteristics and lifestyle simply by looking at them, although there is always a margin for error as first impressions can mislead however accurate they may be.

* KickTheMoralityPet:

*NiceJobBreakingItHero: To Gabriel, Raphael and also to himself if he shoots [[KickTheDog Mouse]].

* ShootTheDog: Word of God confirms that Michael will do whatever it takes either because he needs to or because someone else can't. Notable examples include Meghan, Raphael, and Mouse in the FBI path with only the [[KickTheDog latter]] causing genuine [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone reprehension]].

* TerrorHero: His go-to tactic to get what he wants is intimidation. While he is more than capable of all-out combat, he sees it as a waste of time when more often than not all it really takes to break somebody is to say the right words at the right time in the right manner. In hindsight, this [approach is not so different] from that of Gabriel, but he prefers to evoke fear and dread as opposed to ease and comfort.
* TheDreaded: Closely related to Terror Hero, where he lets his reputation do most of the work before he steps in. People are not wary of him because he’s the leader of the Archangels, they’re wary of him because he is Michael I Am the Noun - TV Tropes.

* TheExtremistWasRight:
* TheNeedsOfTheMany:

Well-Intentioned Extremist Well-Intentioned Extremist - TV Tropes (is he an extremist and is he well intentioned?) Played with. His detachment from others allows him to go to lengths most others would not be able to for the purpose of his team's goal, making extremely efficient to the point of ruthlessness. However, he despises tyrants, despots and those who insist on dehumanizing others to use for pointless personal gain. That and he has lines that he will not cross and will feel genuine remorse over should he unintentionally cross them.
* WhatASenselessWasteOfHumanLife:

* BlueandOrangeMorality: Albeit he’s driven by the Archangels’ goal and his personal principles, he doesn’t necessarily stick to a strict code of conduct and regards pre-existing notions of good and evil solely as reference points. See the entry for {{Ubermensch}}.

* ColdEquation: Considers the advantages, disadvantages, and the possible lasting consequences of an action but not so much whether it is right or wrong, or its immediate effect on people. Meaning, if sacrificing 100 people can prevent a larger number of people from suffering worse fates, he will proceed with that course of action rather than trying and possibly failing to save everyone.

* HobbesWasRight: As a result of his past experiences, he has reached the conclusion that people are ultimately impelled by selfishness and personal gain rather than true, uncomplicated goodwill towards fellow humans. He doesn’t put it against them, though, and sees it simply as the reality of being human. Since it is the perspective that has worked for him for the majority of his life and allowed him to be the competent leader that he is now because it helps him accurately predict the actions of others, [[LoveRedeems who]] [[WideEyedIdealist is to say]] [[RousseauWasRight that he is wrong]]?

* IDidWhatIHadToDo:

* NecessarilyEvil:

* Not So Stoic: [[spoiler: Possibly]].

* PragmaticHero:

* ShootHimHeHasAWallet:

* TheSpock:

* WhatTheHellHero:

*Anti-Villain: Can be this as well as an ArchEnemy depending on the player’s perspective and which faction they side with.

* HobbesWasRight: As a result of his past experiences, he has reached the conclusion that people are ultimately impelled by selfishness and personal gain rather than true, uncomplicated goodwill towards fellow humans. He doesn’t put it against them, though, and sees it simply as the reality of being human. Since it is the perspective that has worked for him for the majority of his life and allowed him to be the competent leader that he is now because it helps him accurately predict the actions of others, [[LoveRedeems who]] is to say [[RousseauWasRight that he is wrong]]?

* JerkwithAHeartOfGold: He's certainly not the kindest member of the Archangels nor the most amicable, but his motivation is truly to right the wrongs of those who abused their power and to bring justice to where all other attempts to do so have failed. Despite the sacrifices he had to make along the way, he is doing what he does simply because it's the right thing to do.

*NiceJobBreakingItHero:(to gabe and also to himself (?) when he shoots mouse)
*No-NonsenseNemesis: From the perspective of the FBI/Independent Path (wildcard) Say what you want about him, but even as a villain he is nothing if not methodical and straightforward in his intentions.
* Not So Stoic: Possibly. (L/E)

* ShootTheDog: Word of God confirms that Michael will do whatever it takes either because he needs to or because someone else can't. Notable examples include Meghan, Raphael, and Mouse with only the latter causes genuine reprehension/regret (Kick the morality pet). See “Nice job breaking it, hero”.

* Ubermensch: Michael [[spoiler: as a Ghost]] is the physical embodiment of what the Archangels represent. He exists outside of the conventional moral alignment as a result of having shed his mortal identity, in effect disregarding the concepts of good and evil often to the disagreement of Gabriel, who believes in strengthening the ties with the rest of society rather than cutting them.

* MoralityPet: He would never admit to it, but Gabriel (Big Brother Instinct - TV Tropes). And possibly Raphael, later on.

* SlidingScaleofIdealismVersusCynicism: Leaning towards the latter. Him and Gabriel are at the opposite sides of the scale. See “Hobbes was right”.

*Anti hero/anti villain : *Anti-Hero*/*Anti-Villain*/*Arch-Enemy*: depending on the player’s perspective and which faction they side with.
* BlueandOrangeMorality: Albeit he’s driven by the Archangels’ goal and his personal principles, he doesn’t necessarily stick to a strict code of conduct and regards pre-existing notions of good and evil solely as reference points. See the entry for *Ubermensch.

* HobbesWasRight: As a result of his past experiences, he has reached the conclusion that people are ultimately impelled by selfishness and personal gain rather than true, uncomplicated goodwill towards fellow humans. He doesn’t put it against them, though, and sees it simply as the reality of being human. Since it is the perspective that has worked for him for the majority of his life and allowed him to be the competent leader that he is now because it helps him accurately predict the actions of others, who is to say that he is wrong [Rousseau is right]?

* ColdEquation:

* GutturalGrowler: As Michael, his voice is low and gravely even without his voice distorter, whose static serves to make his voice even deeper and less human. [[spoiler: His natural voice would qualify more as a *BadassBaritone]].

* IcyGrayEyes: More specifically grayish-hazel, often enhanced with a Death Glare.

* TranquilFury:(to know that he’s positively fuming.
Well-Intentioned Extremist Well-Intentioned Extremist - TV Tropes (is he an extremist and is he well intentioned?) And he has lines that he will not cross and will feel genuine remorse over should he unintentionally cross them.

* LargeAndInCharge:

* NotSoAboveItAll: Gabriel’s ‘how’s it hanging?’ to Michael post VampCorp heist.

* LargeandinCharge:

* MeaningfulName:

* ShootHimHeHasaWallet:

* TheNeedsoftheMany:

* WhattheHellHero:
* Ubermensch: Michael [[as a Ghost]] and the physical embodiment of what the Archangels represent, exists outside of the conventional moral alignment as a result of having shed his mortal identity, in effect disregarding the concepts of good and evil often to the disagreement of Gabriel, who believes in strengthening the ties with the rest of society rather than cutting them.

* TheSpeechless: Raquel rarely talks throughout the book. [[spoiler: For a good reason.]]

* BaitAndSwitchGunshot: Slight subversion. Happens to Michael if you start a fight between him and Gabriel. No one dies because the safety is on.

* ConsummateProfessional
* CoveredWithScars: Concentrated mostly around his back and not his face, thanks to his diligence in wearing his armoured mask as early as it was in its prototype stage. He is later revealed to have a scar over his heart, revealed in Book 2.
*CulturedBadass:
* DarkandTroubledPast: As [[having been declared legally dead as a Ghost]], he left his old life and loved ones behind to completely dedicate himself to the Archangels’ mission as a man stuck in purgatory.

* GutturalGrowler:

* JerkwithaHeartofGold:

* Ubermensch: Michael as a Ghost who shed his “mortal” identity who represents the Archangels, exists in outside of a linear moral alignment, in effect redefining what is good and evil, sometimes to the disagreement of Gabriel (rousseau was right).

* WhataSenselessWasteofHumanLife:

* AnimalLover* Likes all animals with a preference for dogs.
Anti hero/anti villain : *Anti-Hero*/*Anti-Villain*/*Arch-Enemy*: depending on the player’s perspective and which faction they side with.
* BlueandOrangeMorality: Albeit he’s driven by the Archangels’ goal and his personal principles, he doesn’t necessarily stick to a strict code of conduct and regards pre-existing notions of good and evil solely as reference points. See the entry for *Übermensch*.

* LargeAndInCharge: As the leader of the American branch of the Archangels, he stands at 6'2 and as noticed right away by Raphael, lean and muscular.
* DarkandTroubledPast: As [[having been declared legally dead as a Ghost]], he left his old life and loved ones behind to completely dedicate himself to the Archangels’ mission as a man stuck in purgatory.

* MagnificentBastard: Personified.

* PerpetualFrowner: As remarked by Raphael, he has a permanent frown on his otherwise blank expression.

* TerrorHero:His go-to tactic to get what he wants is intimidation. While he is more than capable of all-out combat, he sees it as a waste of time when more often than not all it really takes to break somebody is to say the right words at the right time in the right manner. In hindsight, this [approach is not so different] from that of Gabriel, but he prefers to evoke fear and dread as opposed to ease and comfort.
* TheDreaded:Closely related to Terror Hero, where he lets his reputation do most of the work before he steps in. People are not wary of him because he’s the leader of the Archangels, they’re wary of him because he is Michael I Am the Noun - TV Tropes.

* Übermensch: Michael as a Ghost who shed his “mortal” identity who represents the Archangels, exists in outside of a linear moral alignment, in effect redefining what is good and evil, sometimes to the disagreement of Gabriel (rousseau was right).

* AloofBigBrother*: To Gabriel, with whom he shares a brotherly bond, naturally with him being the incorrigible older brother.

* BlueandOrangeMorality*: Albeit he’s driven by the Archangels’ goal and his personal principles, he doesn’t necessarily stick to a strict code of conduct and regards pre-existing notions of good and evil solely as reference points. See the entry for *Übermensch*.

* LargeAndInCharge: He stands at 6'2 and as noticed right away by Raphael, lean and muscular.
* DarkandTroubledPast*: As [[having been declared legally dead as a Ghost]], he left his old life and loved ones behind to completely dedicate himself to the Archangels’ mission as a man stuck in purgatory.

* NominalHero:

* ShootTheDog: Word of God confirms that Michael will do whatever it takes either because he needs to or because someone else can't.
* TerrorHero:
* TheDreaded:
* TheStoic:

* CombatPragmatist: Confirmed via word of god.
* CoveredWithScars: Confirmed via word of god, mostly on his back.
* DeathGlare: Delivers several to various characters throughout the Book, including Kaiden, Gabriel, and the Raphael to name a few.
* GoodIsNotNice:
* GoodIsNotSoft:
* HeWhoFightsMonsters:

* DotingGrandparent:

* LargeAndInCharge: As the leader of the Archangels, he stands at 6'2.

* CoveredWithScars: Confirmed via word of god.

* LargeAndInCharge:

* BreadEggsMilkSquick:

* LoveTriangle: Can potentially be involved in one with Raquel and Gabriel. [[spoiler:Can be resolved if the Raphael romances either Gabriel or Raquel or they tell Gabriel about Raquel's feelings for him.]] * NaiveNewcomer: Defaults as this along with Mouse.
* NearDeathExperience: Can happen throughout the Book if the Raphael nearly dies from their injuries from combat and [[spoiler:can occur after their vehicle is hit with a garbage truck in the Chapter 4 during a car chase.]] * ParentalAbandonment: Implied to be this.

* MadeOfIron: Takes alot of punishment throughout the book, even being shot at the chest by a sniper rifle which penetrated his body armor.

* NeverHurtAnInnocent: Subverted. The Archangels have a strict code against hurting innocents.

* TheCracker: He's skilled at anything computer-related, from manipulating CCTV footage to breaking open ATMs.

* ConflictingLoyalty: Applies if the Raphael [[spoiler:turns Informant or is an Undercover Cop tasked to infiltrate the Archangel Crew.]] * DeadSidekick: [[spoiler:If Mouse dies during the FBI raid on the Mill.]] * GetawayDriver: Can be the getaway driver if the Raphael has high Driving Skills or is the Leadfoot.

* RewardedAsATraitorDeserves: Applies if the Raphael [[spoiler:turns Informant on the crew and does not side with the Archangels during the FBI raid in Chapter 4. An Informant Raphael will wake up in a hospital and Director Arthur Callahan will question why you're not in a holding cell.]] * TheInfiltration: Applies if you play as an Undercover Cop.
* TheMole: Played with.
* ThePowerOfFriendship: [[spoiler:Can happen if the Raphael sided with the FBI as an Informant or was an Undercover Cop and has a high enough relationship with their Crew members.]] * TheQuietOne: The Raphael can be played this way with certain choices throughout the Book.

* UndercoverCopReveal: Applies if the Raphael's background is an Undercover Cop [[spoiler:when Michael arrives at the Mill in Chapter 4, revealing the Raphael's identity with a bullet.]] * UnknownRelative: The Raphael is in the dark as to who their parents are.

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* CombatMedic:

* HandSignals: Uses hand signals to communicate to her team mates. [[spoiler:The Raphael can decipher her sign language at one point if they have high enough Tactics.]]
* KindheartedCatLover:

* TeamMom:

* StraightGay:
* TheCracker:
* TheQuietOne:
* TheStoic:

"quote"

* NoOneGetsLeftBehind: The crew are loyal to their fellow Associates, Angels, and Archangels as per their code. [[spoiler:In chapter four part one, the other Angels and Associates perform a rescue, saving the Raphael and their crew from certain death at the hands of the Outfit and FBI.]] * OutlawCouple: Applies if the Raphael romances someone and remains loyal to the Archangel Crew by the end of Book One.

* UnderestimatingBadassery: Happens in Chapter Four Part 2 when [[spoiler:Michael, Gabriel, and the Raphael go to meet with Don Lavadechi who says that he underestimated them.]] * ALighterShadeOfGrey: The Archangel Crew resorts to criminal activities to liberate New York City and Chicago such as robbery, kidnapping, and torture.

* SmitingEvilFeelsGood (“used to kill people like you for sport”) * TheFaceless:

[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/gabriel2.png]] [[caption-width-right:350:"Give someone a mask, and they'll show you who they really are." - Chapter 3, Book One]] * AfraidOfNeedles: Confirmed by Word of God.
* AntiHero:

* BandagedFace: Happens to Gabriel in order to hide his identity [[spoiler:when you rendezvous with him at the hospital after the FBI raid on the Mill.]] * BatmanGambit:

* LoveTriangle: Can be involved in one with Raquel and the Raphael, [[spoiler:if the Raphael pursues a romance with him or tells him about Raquel's feelings for him.]] * MadeOfIron:

* TheAce: “Is there anything you can’t do?” - “Die, apparently.” * TheFaceless:

* HandSignals: Uses hand signals to communicate to her team mates. [[spoiler:The Raphael can decipher her sign language at one point if they have high enough Tactics.]] * KindheartedCatLover:
* LoveTriangle: Caught in one with Gabriel and the Raphael. [[spoiler:Can be resolved if the Raphael romances either Gabriel or Raquel or they tell Gabriel about Raquel's feelings for him.]] * NormallyIWouldBeDeadNow: Confirmed via Word of God and related to the above, [[spoiler:Raquel had to suture up her own neck in the middle of a battle from a shrapnel injury.]] * TeamMom:
* TheSpeechless: Raquel rarely talks throughout the book.

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Hailing from Wales, along with her younger brother Charlie, Anna is proficient when it comes to handling power tools and cracking safes at a faster rate but at the cost of being too loud.

* WrenchWench: Is in charge of handling the power tools in heists.

* OutlivingOnesOffspring: By the time the book starts, one of his sons is dead [[spoiler:and one can die in the prologue based on the Raphael’s actions.]] * TheGunslinger:

* IWillOnlySlowYouDown: [invoked by Greg when the Crew comes to rescue him] * ItAlwaysRainsatFunerals:
* [[spoiler:KilledOffForReal]]:

* BigBrotherInstinct: Big Sister technically. To Charlie, her little brother.

* SiblingTeam: Subverted if the Raphael separates the two siblings when they pick their crew.