Bio

THE RIFTER OUTCAST

When Emmett Graves and his brother Logan were exposed to Rift Energy in an explosion which followed an Outcast attack on a mining operation, he thought his days were numbered. Luckily for him an engineer by the name of Sidney Cutter would build an apparatus for Emmett allowing him to regulate the flow of Rift Energy in his body. Logan was not so lucky. He would go on to become the leader of the Outcasts, to be hunted down by his own brother. Despite protecting Rifters from Outcasts, Emmett is distrusted by the populace as they fear he will eventually turn owing to a fault with his regulator. Despite the hostility, Emmett still defends them. He is a gun for hire who fends Outcasts off from mining rigs, lest what happened to Logan happen to others. Utilizing Rift Energy and a host of guns, Emmett is not afraid to look danger in the eye.

Intro

In the Outer Spur, Emmett found himself alone again. There weren't any scabs around that needed taking care of, for now anyway. But he could still see the rift. "Rift Energy...it's what makes the world go around. Makes some people lots of money. Makes other people...different. Get too close to it and it'll change you. Too my brother, Logan." Emmett thought about that. It had been over a year since he'd put Logan to rest. It still stung a little. "I got it under control...mostly. Some days are better than others." He looked down at his arms, his viens visible due to the Rift Energy which coursed through them. "But it turns out the rift ain't the only energy source around. There's something more powerful than that apparently. Just a rumour, a myth. But what if it isn't? What if it's all true? Well...let's just say I've got my work cut out for me."

Rival Scene

Emmett pointed his rifle at the man in the space suit with the glowing coming from his helmet. It was unmistakably Rift Energy. "Let's just make this quick, okay?" He suggested. The spaceman hadn't put down his nail gun, or rift gun would have been more accurate as it appeared to house the same energy. "Look buddy, I don't know what you're talking about." Emmett had heard that before. "Mhm, sure." He circled the man, keeping his rifle pointed. "Next you're gonna tell me you didn't get exposed. That you weren't even near the Rift. I've heard it all." Isaac shook his head. "Do you have any idea how insane you sound? I should just keel over because you say so, is that it?" Emmett got ready to fire. "I'm not letting a scab get at whatever energy is here. I'm sorry buddy, but you're going down one way or another."

Outro

Back in familiar territory, Emmett was somewhat relieved to be home, even if that meant more of the usual. But he didn't return home empty handed. "Turns out those stories were true. The energy those people were looking for...it's like nothing I've ever seen before. Most of them couldn't handle it. I guess Cutter's regulator helped me." He began to glow blue, something he was used to but this time there was a distinct hue that differentiated it from his regular old Rift Energy. "Maybe I just got lucky...it's hard to tell. Either way, it's in me now, mixing with the Rift Energy. It's itching to get out. Sooner or later, I'm gonna let it out. God help anyone in my way when I do."

Fight Intros

The Pod- A pod drops down and explodes, revealing Emmett inside carrying a rifle. He says "Leave it to me."

Locked And Loaded- Emmett twirls his pistol and holsters it before saying "This will be over real quick."

The Merc is Here- Emmett walks forwards with his rifle in his hands and says "Time to meet that quota."

Who Wants Some?- Emmett inspects his knife and readies it for combat.

Victory

Time To Get Paid- Emmett twirls his pistol.

Bullseye- Emmett blows on the barrel of his pistol.

Right Tool For The Job- Emmett lounges on a Hawk with his rifle.

Freefire- Emmett sprays his rifle in the air.

Defeat

If using 'Time To Get Paid'- Emmett kicks the ground in anger.

If using 'Bullseye'- Emmett pounds the ground with his fist.

If using 'Right Tool For The Job'- Emmett turns his back on the camera and folds his arms.

If using 'Freefire'- Emmett sits on his rifle, looking down while disappointed.

Themes

Battle Themes

Battle at Ballard's Crossing

Down to the Wire

The Rift

Fleet Battle

Level 3 Theme

Hawk Battle

Victory Themes

Emmett's Theme

Homeworld

Rifter Pride

Quotes

Upon Selection

"I'm on the job!"

"Good choice!"

"I'll take the job."

Picking Up An Item

"Thanks, Cutter."

"All right!"

"Here we go!"

"Can't hurt."

"Geared up."

"It's mine now."

"Whatever I can get."

"Right tool for the job."

"Now we're talking."

"Almost as good as Cutter's gear."

"Look what I've found."

"Now that's what I'm talking about."

"I'm bringing the pain now."

"This will work."

"It's no Hawk, but it will do."

"Can't find another like this in the Outer Spur."

"Don't mind if I do."

"Nice!"

Getting a KO

"Stay down!"

"That was for White Sands."

"Nothin' personal, you just had to go."

"I'd hate to be you right now!"

"Had enough yet?"

"Guess you like learning things the hard way, huh?"

"Better you than me."

"Headshot!"

"Oh yeah!"

"See ya."

"Who's the Scab now?"

"That had to hurt."

"Another one down."

"Another one bites the dust!"

"Ok, who's next?"

"Ashes to ashes."

"Got it between the eyes!"

"Eat it!"

"You're dust!"

"That's how to go wild!"

"That should earn some good pay."

"Heh! Too easy!"

"Fight my way out of here!"

"Yeah, it better be you."

"Easy, monk."

"Dead on."

"Got 'em!"

Respawning After KO

"Nice shot. Now it's my turn."

"Surprise, Scabs."

"I don't get paid enough for this."

"Who wants some?"

"Nice try, but not nice enough."

"Damn!"

"Not bad."

"Failure ain't an option."

"You just made things personal."

"Area still unsecured."

"Let's get to work."

"I may take a lickin', but I keep on kickin'!"

"This fight ain't over!"

"Thought I'd drop back in."

"Leave it to me."

"No quitting 'til the job's done!"

"I ain't scared of you!"

"Back on the clock."

"I'm moving up."

"Your luck just ran out."

"It's gonna take more than that to take me out!"

"Enjoy it while it lasts."

"Where's Cutter when you need him?"

"What you gonna do now?"

"A bit smarter than the average Scab, aren't ya?"

"That's the last shot you gotta get on me."

"Time to collect."

Using Moves

"Drop it Cutter!" -When dropping bunkers.

"Oh yeah!" -When dropping bunkers.

"Drop the guns!" -When dropping bunkers.

"Haha!" -When dropping bunkers.

"Whoo!" -When dropping bunkers.

"Easy money!" -When using Level 1.

"Sleep tight." -When using Level 2.

"I'm through playin' games!" -When using Level 3.

Taunts

Come And Get It- Emmett beckons and says "Who wants some?"

Deadshot- Emmett twirls his revolver around while saying "Guess you like to do things the hard way, huh?"

A Man's Man- Emmett adjusts his pants and spits on the ground, then saying "You're dust."

Costumes

Rifter (Default)

Hired Gun

Outlaw

Rocket Animation

Emmett tries climbing up the rocket with his feet, you can also see him straining as he attempts to free his chained hands.

Moveset

Square- Emmett slashes twice with his Rift Knife, sending opponents away.

Square (Air)- Same as ground version.

Square Side- Emmett charges forward with a rift enhanced punch.

Square Side (Air)- Same as ground version.

Square Up- Emmett stabs upwards three times.

Square Up (Air)- Same as ground version.

Square Down- Emmett slams the ground with his fist.

Square Down (Air)- Same as ground version but it creates a greater shockwave.

Kinetic Rifle

Triangle- Emmett quickly fires a shot from his revolver.

Triangle (Air)- Same as ground version.

Triangle Side- Emmett fires three quick shots from his rifle.

Triangle Side (Air)- Same as ground version.

Triangle Up- Emmett fires his revolver upwards.

Triangle Up (Air)- Same as ground version.

Triangle Down- Emmett fires his revolver downwards.

Triangle Down (Air)- Same as ground version.

Union Shotgun

Triangle- Emmett throws a proximity mine that can stick to enemies or any surface, detonating when an enemy triggers it.

Triangle (Air)- Same as ground version.

Triangle Side- Emmett fires his shotgun forwards, knocking enemies away.

Triangle Side (Air)- Same as ground version.

Triangle Up- Emmett fires his shotgun into the air.

Triangle Up (Air)- Same as ground version.

Triangle Down- Emmett fires his shotgun downwards, knocking enemies down.

Triangle Down (Air)- Same as ground version.

M.A.W. Launcher

Triangle- Emmett throws a bouncing grenade that detonates after a few seconds.

Triangle (Air)- Same as ground version.

Triangle Side- Emmett shoots his rocket launcher forwards, he can aim this attack by holding triangle.

Triangle Side (Air)- Same as ground version.

Triangle Up- Emmett fires his rocket launcher upwards.

Triangle Up (Air)- Same as ground version.

Triangle Down- Emmett shoots his rocket launcher downwards.

Triangle Down (Air)- Same as ground version.

Circle- Emmett drops a Rift Extractor from the air. It will harvest AP.

Circle (Air)- Same as ground version.

Circle Side- Emmett drops an auto turret from the air that periodically fires at enemies.

Circle Side (Air)- Same as ground version.

Circle Up- Emmett drops a supply bunker containing his rocket launcher.

Circle Up (Air)- Same as ground version.

Circle Down- Emmett drops a supply bunker containing his shotgun. (NOTE: When Emmett has a weapon equipped that is not his rifle, pressing the buttons that would otherwise summon the weapon he currently has will summon his rifle.)

Circle Down (Air)- Same as ground version.

Grab Side- Emmett grabs an enemy then punches them away.

Grab Up- Emmett grabs an enemy and does an uppercut.

Grab Down- Emmett grabs an enemy and knocks them to the ground.

Level 1

Rift Shot- Emmett upgrades whatever gun he currently has to fire a lethal rift energised shot. The rifle fires a strong bullet horizontally, the shotgun fires two close ranged shells, one diagonally up and one diagonally down, while the launcher fires a single shot which travels further than the rifle and detonates after a certain distance.

Level 2

Rift Bomb- Emmett summons a supply drop which creates a large explosion of rift energy.

Level 3

The Hawk- Emmett pilots a Hawk around the stage. While all attacks are lethal, he can alternatively press Circle or R2 to drop three energy blasts, ending the super immediately but getting a guaranteed KO of every opponent.

Author's Note

Rivalry Connection: Both Isaac and Emmett are humans working in outer space, both are involved in accidents with alien creatures who they then must fight and both possess a degree of immunity towards enemy techniques at corrupting humans, though both suffer related afflictions.

Emmett could have been cut very easily but I didn't think his inclusion was as egregious as Zeus or Evil Cole. I haven't played Starhawk and it's unlikely that I will at this stage. He does look cool, I'll give him that. Plus dropping containers is cool.