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I did some similarity analysis on characters selected for XCraft. Multiple characters so happen to all be the leading support role. Love 'em or Hate 'em, if you play the game, they're in your head! Over the years I know I've read mixed feelings on characters in these roles, but I think they add a lot to the experience as the central character progresses through the game. It's interesting that short bob style haircuts seem to be common for such a role. It's also not uncommon for these support roles to turn themselves into a rescue op by way of the damsel in distress (and I sure don't mean that in the crude deviantart sense). Cortana alway seems to find herself in trouble especially for just being a hologram. Natalia found her way into trouble in Lone Wolf. Anya stands apart in that sense, but there are games that I've seen similar scenarios, but their character's did not make the cut here. It's nice that sometimes these characters develop into support roles. Cortana seems to only offer intel, but Natalia demonstrates combat capability. Anya though goes from frail looking officer to battle hardened veteran. Gears of War (at least prior to 4) holds a top spot for me in terms of trans media continuity, so it was great to see advancement of Anya's character over the initial story arc. It was great to see her relationship progress with Marcus, but too bad for him, she's been intercepted for this alternate reality.

These faces aren't just for radio! Enjoy!

Notes
Extracted with miscellaneous modding tools
Imported using Blender
Edited, Modified, Rendered in Blender 2.79
Resolution: 3840 x 2160
Samples: 1000
Render Time: 12 Hours, 50 Minutes (9 Part Split)

Credits
Cortana (Bungie/343i/Microsoft)
Natalia (FASA/Day 1 Studios/Microsoft)
Anya (Epic Games/Coalition/Microsoft)
XCOM Assets (2K)
DOA5 Assets (Team Ninja/Koei Tecmo)

Artwork is made as fan art. Assets & Characters are property of there respective owners. XCraft & Protocol X27 belong to me. Work is not to be monetized or used in anyway that would damage the intellectual properties.

Description
I did some similarity analysis on characters selected for XCraft. Multiple characters so happen to all be the leading support role. Love 'em or Hate 'em, if you play the game, they're in your head! Over the years I know I've read mixed feelings on characters in these roles, but I think they add a lot to the experience as the central character progresses through the game. It's interesting that short bob style haircuts seem to be common for such a role. It's also not uncommon for these support roles to turn themselves into a rescue op by way of the damsel in distress (and I sure don't mean that in the crude deviantart sense). Cortana alway seems to find herself in trouble especially for just being a hologram. Natalia found her way into trouble in Lone Wolf. Anya stands apart in that sense, but there are games that I've seen similar scenarios, but their character's did not make the cut here. It's nice that sometimes these characters develop into support roles. Cortana seems to only offer intel, but Natalia demonstrates combat capability. Anya though goes from frail looking officer to battle hardened veteran. Gears of War (at least prior to 4) holds a top spot for me in terms of trans media continuity, so it was great to see advancement of Anya's character over the initial story arc. It was great to see her relationship progress with Marcus, but too bad for him, she's been intercepted for this alternate reality.

These faces aren't just for radio! Enjoy!

Notes
Extracted with miscellaneous modding tools
Imported using Blender
Edited, Modified, Rendered in Blender 2.79
Resolution: 3840 x 2160
Samples: 1000
Render Time: 12 Hours, 50 Minutes (9 Part Split)

Credits
Cortana (Bungie/343i/Microsoft)
Natalia (FASA/Day 1 Studios/Microsoft)
Anya (Epic Games/Coalition/Microsoft)
XCOM Assets (2K)
DOA5 Assets (Team Ninja/Koei Tecmo)

Artwork is made as fan art. Assets & Characters are property of there respective owners. XCraft & Protocol X27 belong to me. Work is not to be monetized or used in anyway that would damage the intellectual properties.