Gale

Biodata

Background / History

Gale arrives at the dock with Thornton after Fang has attacked the earlier traders. The pair discover that the Retroviral Vector Injection remains in its case and identify it as the item needed to approach President Randall and gain entry to Area 51. Though Thornton insists that their main quest takes priority, Gale is eager to claim the injection. 6

When Fang emerges to reclaim the item, Gale and Thornton initially feign a peaceful withdrawal. Gale keeps Fang engaged in conversation while both sides prepare an ambush. Fang deploys a flashbang, but Gale and Thornton are unaffected; Gale immediately throws his shield, severely injuring the transformed Fang and allowing Thornton to open fire. 6

Fang's continued assault eventually destroys Gale's shield. Gale retreats into the sea, demonstrating professional-level swimming ability, but Fang's underwater speed rapidly closes the distance. Gale reaches Da Fei's boat before Fang impales him through the chest with his claws and decapitates him. Gale's body dissolves into pale-blue data and condenses into a blood-red key, which Fang collects. 8

Abilities & Skills

Blue-and-White Five-Pointed Star Shield

Gale's small round shield appears toy-like, bearing two red circles and a blue-and-white five-pointed star. 5

• Can be thrown as a devastating projectile; its flight creates the impression of a massive truck charging forward and produces gale-force air pressure. 6
• Returns to Gale's hand after striking its target. 6
• Can block Fang's bone claws, producing sparks on impact. 7
• Sustains visible cracks after heavy use and ultimately shatters under Fang's repeated attacks. 6 8

Coordinated Combat

Gale operates as Thornton's defensive and tactical counterpart while Thornton provides ranged firepower. 6

• Uses a prearranged coordinate code to direct Thornton's blind fire after Thornton is flashbanged. 7
• Calls out “East 30, South 12,” directing Thornton to fire at a location relative to Gale's voice and forcing Fang to evade. 7
• Maintains composure while retreating, using the force of an attack and a backward leap to reach the sea. 8

Swimming

Gale is an exceptional swimmer capable of diving and moving smoothly through rough water. 8

• Uses the sea as an escape route after his shield is destroyed. 8
• Is nevertheless outpaced underwater by Fang, whose movement is compared to a torpedo. 8

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Blue-and-White Five-Pointed Star Shield — A small round shield used for defense and as a returning thrown weapon; destroyed during the battle with Fang. 5 6 8

Relationships

• Thornton — Combat partner. Their attack-and-defense roles and coordinate-based firing system show extensive preparation and mutual trust. 6 7
• Fang — Opponent who contests the Retroviral Vector Injection, breaks Gale's shield, pursues him through the sea, and kills him. 6 8
• Fang Linyan — Hidden observer of Gale's battle and death; later uses Gale's statement about the injection's hidden quest to investigate Fang's objective. 6 8 18

Story Role / Major Arcs

Retroviral Vector Injection Conflict

• Arrives with Thornton at the dock to investigate the injection and pursue its associated B-rank hidden quest. 6
• Participates in the attempted deception of Fang, then launches the first major attack with his thrown shield. 6
• Serves as Thornton's shield-bearing defender and battlefield coordinator during the fight. 6 7
• Loses his shield, attempts to escape by sea, and is killed aboard Da Fei's boat. 8

Trivia

• Gale's shield is described as resembling a child's toy before its destructive capabilities are revealed. 5 6
• His death is witnessed by Fang Linyan, who sees Gale's body convert into data and become a blood-red key. 8