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| “ | Serve the Queen! | „ |
| ~ Genereal RAAM |
| “ | Then let's carve our names into history. I would feast upon the terror of all Sera before the end. I will demand recognition from our gods. | „ |
| ~ General RAAM before the assault on Jannermont. |
Uzil RAAM (pronounced as "rahm") is a major antagonist in the Gears of War franchise.
He is a Locust general directly (and indirectly) responsible for millions or, if anybody takes into account his high standing amongst the Locust Horde, perhaps billions of deaths. Once a Theron Guard, the cunning, diabolical, manipulative, and ambitious RAAM usurped the military leadership of the Locust Horde through skill and intellect.
He possessed great strength (possibly even greater than that of Boomers), able to wield a Troika machine gun by hand with ease. RAAM also wielded a serrated blade at times and is the only known Locust able to control the Kryll. He was able to prove his dominance over the Locust Horde (I.e., killing the original leader of Delta team, and able to survive many attacks from enemy soldiers).
RAAM was encountered on the Tyro Pillar, a cargo train, heading into a huge pit of Imulsion in Timgad Valley when he tried to prevent the Lightmass Bombing. It was here that the notorious Locust general met his demise at the hands of Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago, with the help of a King Raven helicopter commanded by Colonel Victor Hoffman and with turrets controlled by Damon Baird and Augustus Cole.
He was voiced by Dee Bradley Baker, who also voiced The Delightful Children From Down The Lane in Codename Kids Next Door, Zoff and Fayvoon in Treasure Planet, Ra's al Ghul in Batman: Arkham City, Death in Dante's Inferno, Letz Shake in No More Heroes, Daffy Duck in the Looney Tunes franchise, Gravemind in Halo 2 and Halo 3. Bossk in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and Crosshair in Star Wars: The Bad Batch.
Biography[]
From Grub to General[]
RAAM only spent one year as a Drone and quickly proved himself in the elite Theron Guard. Truly cunning, ambitious, and manipulative, within only a few short years, he usurped the military leadership of the Locust Horde. It is unknown his role in the Human-Locust War, but he lead his troops personally during the Lightmass Offensive.
His role during the battle was making sure Gears officers were killed and to make sure the "ground walkers" would not use their weapon of mass destruction. After killing Lt.Kim outside the tombs of unknown soldiers, he discovered the Human's plan to use the Lightmass bomb. Leading his forces to the train carrying the bomb, he had his men dump the Gears in front of the moving train.
After Delta-One boarded the train and killed every single Locust trooper they encountered, they engaged him in battle leading to him being killed in a hail of gun fire. His defeat lead to the destruction of the outer hollows and millions of his kinsmen dying, but also gave his people hope in the form of the Rift Worm.
Lightmass Offensive[]
RAAM killing Minh Young Kim.
In the Lightmass Offensive, RAAM was first seen when he led the ambush at the Tombs of the Unknown, where he personally killed the leader of the Delta Squad, Lieutenant Minh Young Kim. Following the retreat of Delta and Alpha Squad into the tomb itself, RAAM ordered the release of a Beserker into the tomb to kill the survivors. However, when that failed, he captured a Gear, and used his com device to discover the humans' whereabouts of the Lightmass Bomb, and it's need for targeting data.
He then shot the Gear in the head with a Boltok Pistol, and, acting on that intel, he sent forces to East Barricade Academy, where they attempted to prevent Delta Squad from obtaining Adam Fenix's targeting data, while he personally set out to hijack the Tyro Pillar with armed forces as well. While RAAM's forces in East Barricade failed to stop Delta Squad from obtaining targeting data, RAAM was able to take control of the Tyro Pillar. RAAM guarded the bomb while the Locusts attempted to drown it in the Imulsion without detonating it, but Marcus and Dom were able to jump aboard as it passed through Timgad Station.
Fighting their way to the front of the train, Dom and Marcus were able to clear the train of everyone but RAAM, who confronted them at the head of the train. RAAM held his ground guarding the bomb to prevent them from detonating it, using a Troika and shrouding himself in Kryll while attacking. Reavers also attacked, but a King Raven manned by Cole, Baird, and Hoffman prevented them from drastically interfering. Marcus and Dom were eventually able to kill RAAM, and they left his body on the Tyro Pillar as it drove into the Imulsion and launched the Lightmass Bombs into the Outer Hollows.
Legacy[]
His failure seemed to spell certain doom for the Locust Horde. With the obstreperous destruction of the Outer Hollows, and the loss of millions of grubs, and most likely turning the tide of the Locust Civil War to the Lambent's favor. But the Lightmass Bomb awoke the Riftworm, and his successor Skorge was able to use the awakened Rift Worm and lead the counterattack against Jacinto City.
Personality[]
RAAM was a well-qualified and efficient general who rose through the ranks with ease and won Queen Myrrah's favor. He is seen executing a captured COG soldier with that soldier's own pistol after using the soldier's radio to listen in on his enemies' plans. Even after Sgt. Fenix and Dom cleared out Tyro Pillar of all other Locust presence, he stood his ground and tried to hold off Delta-One until his death.
RAAM is a silent, but ruthless Locust. His plan to win the war through attrition, and was judicious, methodical, questioning, ratiocinative, straightforward, commonsensical, conceivable, omniscient, strenuous, and calculated, focusing his attention on exterminating the humans with the most power. Myrrah described RAAM's plan the best, as an attempt to cut of the head of the snake to kill the body. Unlike his successor, Skorge, RAAM moved at a slow, but still juggernaut force, with no intention of stopping with anything less than total annihilation of the human race.
Powers and Abilities[]
As one of the most formidable commanders of the Locust Horde, RAAM possesses a terrifying combination of brute strength, tactical brilliance, and control over the deadly Kryll. His abilities make him not only a near-unstoppable warrior on the battlefield but also a symbol of fear and dominance among both Locust and humans alike.
Powers[]
- Kryll Control: RAAM can command vast swarms of Kryll, using them to form a living shield that absorbs bullets or to devour enemies alive. He can disperse or regroup them at will, making him nearly untouchable in darkness.
- Superhuman Strength: His immense power allows him to wield heavy weapons like the Troika with one hand, crush armored soldiers, and tear through reinforced barriers.
- Superhuman Durability: RAAM can withstand sustained gunfire, explosions, and melee attacks that would kill most beings, making him one of the toughest Locust alive.
- Enhanced Reflexes and Senses: His heightened awareness allows him to react instantly in combat, detect ambushes, and track enemies even in low visibility.
- Fear Inducement: His terrifying presence and command of the Kryll instill fear in both enemies and subordinates, weakening their morale in battle.
Abilities[]
- Master Combatant: RAAM is a brutal and efficient fighter, highly skilled with melee weapons and firearms, including his serrated combat knife, Boltok pistol, and customized Troika.
- Expert Tactician: A brilliant battlefield strategist, RAAM leads complex military operations with precision, exploiting enemy weaknesses and terrain to his advantage.
- Leadership: As the supreme commander of the Locust Horde, he inspires absolute obedience through strength, intimidation, and flawless execution of his commands.
- Vehicular and Beast Mastery: Proficient in commanding and piloting Locust war machines and creatures such as Reavers during coordinated assaults.
- Unyielding Will: RAAM shows no fear, pain, or hesitation in combat, continuing to fight relentlessly until his last breath.
Wargear[]
- Troika Heavy Machine Gun: A modified Locust heavy weapon that RAAM wields effortlessly despite its immense weight and recoil. It fires powerful armor-piercing rounds capable of shredding through COG defenses.
- Serrated Combat Knife: A large, jagged blade used for brutal executions and close-quarters combat, famously employed by RAAM to kill Lieutenant Kim during the Battle of Ilima.
- Boltok Pistol: A powerful Locust sidearm used for precision shots and as a backup weapon when the Troika cannot be deployed.
- Kryll Shield: Though not a conventional weapon, RAAM uses the Kryll as a living form of protection, surrounding himself with them to absorb enemy fire and obscure visibility.
- Locust Armor: Heavy warplate forged for Locust generals, providing substantial protection while enhancing his already imposing stature and battlefield resilience.
- Reaver Mount: RAAM often commands or rides Reavers into battle, using their mobility and firepower to dominate both air and ground engagements.
Other Media[]
Killer Instinct[]
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Fall Guys[]
In Fall Guys, a costume of General RAAM was added to the game as part of its third free-to-play season, being one of three unique Mass Effect-themed costumes currently in the game.
Quotes[]
| “ | Besiegge! | „ |
| ~ RAAM ordering Kryll to attack. |
| “ | Ssserve Me! | „ |
| ~ RAAM to his Kryll while fighting Marcus and Dom. |
| “ | Ssserve the Queen! | „ |
| ~ RAAM, when encountering Marcus and Dom aboard the Tyro Pillar. |
| “ | Dieeee! | „ |
| ~ RAAM when fighting Marcus and Dom. |
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- RAAM was a guest character in the video game Killer Instinct.
- RAAM was added to the game in the last minute; due to time constraints and production deadlines. The reason for him being on Tyro Pillar was never explained until Gears of War on the PC.
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