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War of the Last Alliance Explained: Biggest Win, Biggest Tragedy

War of the Last Alliance Explained: Biggest Win, Biggest Tragedy

The War of the Last Alliance was the final conflict of the Second Age, where Elves and Men united to defeat Sauron after he conquered...

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Dylan Faden Lore Explained: From Ordinary to Control Resonant

Dylan Faden Lore Explained: From Ordinary to Control Resonant

Dylan Faden (Prime Candidate 6) is the brother of Jesse Faden, trained by the FBC to become the Director before willingly allying with the Hiss....

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Who Is Sonny Di Falco in Starfield? Maheo Island Lore

Who Is Sonny Di Falco in Starfield? Maheo Island Lore

Sonny Di Falco is an implied wealthy estate owner in Starfield whose luxurious island mansion on Maheo I tells a story through environmental clues rather...

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Who Sabotaged the Maginot in Alien: Earth?

Who Sabotaged the Maginot in Alien: Earth?

Petrovich deliberately sabotaged the USCSS Maginot for Boy Kavalier. He caused the explosion and released the specimens so the ship would crash in Prodigy City....

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FBC Directors Before Jesse Faden: Ash, Northmoor, and Trench

FBC Directors Before Jesse Faden: Ash, Northmoor, and Trench

The FBC directors before Jesse Faden were Theodore Ash Sr., Broderick Northmoor, and Zachariah Trench. They guided the Bureau from traditional government roots through The...

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Why Did Trench Release the Hiss in Control? The Full Lore Answer

Why Did Trench Release the Hiss in Control? The Full Lore Answer

Why did Trench release the Hiss in Control? Director Zachariah Trench did it because he was corrupted by its resonance during an expedition to Slidescape-36,...

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Who is Ahti the Janitor in Control: The Ultimate Guide to Control’s Most Mysterious Character

Who is Ahti the Janitor in Control: The Ultimate Guide to Control’s Most Mysterious Character

Ahti the Janitor is a powerful paranatural entity who looks like a chill Finnish older guy mopping floors but actually helps hold the Remedy Connected...