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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Alfred Pennyworth - Batman: The Enemy Within

Codex: 

I am not my father's son. I am Alfred's. After my mother and father were murdered, he was the one who did the hard work of raising me. It couldn't have been easy for him, making sure he instilled the right values and steered me away from the vices of my father.

Steadfast, true and compassionate, Alfred knows me better than anybody. Certainly better than I know myself. He's my moral compass and my best friend.

Last year, he was kidnapped by Lady Arkham. I'm still riddled with guilt over what happened. I just hope he can recover from the emotional trauma of the ordeal...

All I want is for him is to be healthy and happy again.

Alfred told me he wanted to leave. He said his tremors stopped after he made the decision; that the stress of not being a good father to me was to blame. He also posited that Batman might bring out the worst in the scum I swore I'd fight... I can't give up my mission. Not for him, not for anyone. Wayne Manor is quiet without him.

James Gordon - Batman: The Enemy Within

Codex: 

Over the past year, my partnership with Jim has flourished. I've finally won his trust and Gotham City is a better place for it. Batman used to be hidden in the shadows, but Jim has helped me step into the light and find legitimacy. For that, I'm grateful.

I think Jim is finally settling into his new role as Police Commissioner. It's been a difficult transition and I don't think he'll ever be comfortable with the tragic way he received his promotion. But I trust he'll use his newfound authority to make this city a better place. Gotham is lucky to have him and so am I. I couldn't ask for a better partner.

Gordon was fired for following a legitimate lead between myself and the Pact. The idle time didn't last long as he was back on the street trying to help stop John. He knows he let the pressure of Waller being in town, and in charge, get to him. He apologized. I accepted. That's about all I think he'd like me to say about that.

Gordon lured me to Ace Chemicals in order to hand me over to John in exchange for a map of the gas bombs placed around the city. For the good of Gotham, he said. Of course, John didn't live up to the letter of their agreement, he shot Gordon in the knees. Gordon did manage to get the bombs, though. He was to be reinstated as Commissioner of the GCPD when he recovered, but he turned down the job in a public announcement.

Anchor - Batman: The Enemy Within

Anchor

Heavy grappling device

I can't be everywhere at once, but this design makes it easy to take care of business from across a room, whether that business is wresting weapons away from criminals or stopping something heavy from falling on bystanders.

Prototype Batsuit - Batman: The Enemy Within

Batsuit 

Early Prototype

My suit always takes a lot of damage, but still does what it's supposed to do-- hide my identity, intimidate criminals, and keep me alive.

This is an older model of Lucius Fox's design. I had to revert to it after my Batsuit was damaged in a fight with Lady Arkham. It's not as advanced, but that's good. I never want to be too reliant on technology.

Stunner - Batman: The Enemy Within

Stunner

Administers instant electric bolt

This device can stop a criminal cold with a powerful electric shock. It's flashy and unsubtle, but it's guaranteed to incapacitate a target no matter their size.

Smoke Grenades - Batman: The Enemy Within

Smoke Grenades

Projectiles emitting non-lethal smoke

These grenades create a smoke screen that confuses enemies and allows me to hide, striking from the shadows.

Batarangs - Batman: The Enemy Within

Batarangs

Military-grade titanium weapon

A few of these can clear out a room full of gunmen. Heavy, sleek, and extremely sharp.

Grapple Gun - Batman: The Enemy Within

Grapple Gun

Fires long-range grappling hook

This gun allows me essential freedom of movement around the city, whether that's from building to building or straight up from a crowd of enemies. 

Batsuit Mark I - Batman: The Enemy Within

Batsuit Previous Model

My suit always takes a lot of damage, but still does what it's supposed to do -- hide my identity, intimidate criminals, and keep me alive.

This Batsuit was damaged in fights against the Children of Arkham and Harvey Dent's paramilitary troops. Lucius has since given me an even better version of the suit. I hold onto this one to remind me to never let my guard down in battle.

Catwoman - Batman: The Enemy Within

Catwoman

Selina Kyle, Thief for Hire

Selina Kyle came to Gotham to perform a number of robberies for the Children of Arkham, though she eventually helped me stop them. She left Gotham during Lady Arkham's final assault on the city, and I don't know whether she'll ever return. 

Despite our differences, I enjoyed sparring with her.

Robin - Batman: Arkham Knight VR

NAME: TIM DRAKE
ALIAS: ROBIN
BIO: GOTHAM VIGILANTE
SCARS / DISTINGUISHING FEATURES: N/A
HEIGHT: 6 ft
WEIGHT: 180 Ibs


Tim Drake, eldest son of Gotham's prominent Drake family. Drake deduced Batman's identity and approached Bruce Wayne. Despite Batman's reluctance to recruit a new sidekick following the death of Jason Todd, Drake's impressive performance in a series of gruelling training exercises earned him his place as the third Robin. 

The Penguin - Batman: Arkham Knight VR

NAME: OSWALD COBBLEPOT
ALIAS: THE PENGUIN
BIO: GANG LEADER
SCARS / DISTINGUISHING FEATURES: EYE DISFIGUREMENT
HEIGHT: 4 ft 10 In
WEIGHT: 175 Ibs


The scion of a once prestigious Gotham family, Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot was educated in London, where he developed a fascination with local gang culture. Returning to Gotham to find his family disgraced, Oswald took on the name The Penguin and built a criminal empire to replace his lost fortune. Released from prison following the Arkham City incident, The Penguin is currently at large.