Raleigh Becket: Did He Punch His Way Out of the Kaiju Apocalypse... Or Not?
Ah, Raleigh Becket. The man, the myth, the Jaeger pilot with a drift compatibility score that could charm a Kaiju outta its rampage. We all saw him and Mako Mori tangle with Knifehead at the end of Pacific Rim, but what happened to our drift-dream team after that epic battle? Buckle up, PPDC cadets, because we're about to dive into the murky depths of Raleigh's post-apocalyptic whereabouts.
Missing in Uprising: A Case of Drifting Away?
Let's face it, Raleigh's absence in Pacific Rim Uprising was about as subtle as a Category IV Kaiju stomping through Tokyo. The movie offered radio silence on his fate, leaving fans to speculate wildly. Did he become a Jaeger sensei, training a new generation of punch-happy pilots? Did he retire to a beach somewhere, sipping Mai Tais and reminiscing about the good ol' days of kaiju-bashing? Or maybe, just maybe...
The Tragic Tale of the Prequel Novel (Spoiler Alert!)
Here's where things get a little dark. A prequel novel for Uprising hinted at a darker fate for Raleigh. Apparently, all that exposure to the Kaiju-infused Breach took its toll. Cancer reared its ugly head, forcing our hero to fight a different kind of battle. This explanation, while providing closure, wasn't exactly the triumphant return fans were hoping for.
But Wait! A Glimmer of Hope from the Animated Abyss
Fear not, fellow Rim Runners! There's a chance Raleigh might still be out there, dispensing justice from the steel cocoon of a Jaeger. In the animated series Pacific Rim: The Black, a brief glimpse of Raleigh's file suggests he might be retired. Now, retired could mean a lot of things. Maybe he's chilling on a beach after all, or perhaps he's become a grumpy old mentor, dispensing gruff wisdom to young cadets (think Obi-Wan Kenobi with a serious case of PTSD).
The Verdict: It's Up in the Air (Like a Jaeger Launching into Battle)
The truth about Raleigh Becket remains a mystery. Until the official word comes down, we're left to speculate. But hey, that's half the fun, right? Here's to hoping our favorite Jaeger pilot is out there somewhere, ready to answer the call if the Kaiju ever decide to crash another apocalypse party.
FAQs:
How to Drift Like Raleigh Becket?
- Step 1: Find a co-pilot who completes you (think peanut butter and jelly, not oil and water).
- Step 2: Subject yourselves to intense neural linking. This might involve some headaches, so pack some aspirin.
- Step 3: Practice, practice, practice! Bonus points for synchronizing your dreams and reliving childhood traumas.
How to Survive a Kaiju Attack (When There Are No Jaegers Handy)?
- Step 1: Run like heck. Seriously, get outta there!
- Step 2: If running isn't an option, find a sturdy building (preferably not made of papier-mache).
- Step 3: Pray the Kaiju has a thing for skyscrapers and not whatever you're hiding under.
How to Train to Become a Jaeger Pilot?
- Step 1: Get in tip-top physical shape. You gotta be strong enough to handle the G-forces and all that metal stomping.
- Step 2: Brush up on your math and science skills. Piloting a Jaeger is basically piloting a giant robot on steroids.
- Step 3: Hone your mental fortitude. Drifting ain't for the faint of heart. You gotta be able to handle some serious mind-melding.
How to Build Your Own Jaeger (Just Kidding... Probably)?
- Step 1: Find a cool nickname for your Jaeger.
- Step 2: Locate a metric ton of high-grade weaponry and advanced technology (easier said than done).
- Step 3: Maybe just stick to cheering on the PPDC. Building a Jaeger is a job for the professionals.
How to Get Over Raleigh Becket's Mysterious Disappearance?
- Step 1: Accept that the PPDC might be keeping things under wraps.
- Step 2: Channel your inner Raleigh and punch your way through your disappointment.
- Step 3: Hold onto hope that our favorite Jaeger pilot might make a glorious return someday.
