Gears of War: A History
Summary
Professor Chris and Professor Adam explore the fictional history of the Gears of War universe, focusing on the planet Sera. They detail the discovery of emulsion, which sparked the Pendulum Wars between the authoritarian COG and the UIR. The episode also covers the unethical creation of the Locust horde in the Hollow, driven by Dr. Niles Sampson’s experiments and the genetic legacy of Mira.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Mattress Warehouse sponsorship
Gears of War lore: Planet Sera and calendar
The origin of the Locust and Dr. Helen Cooper
The Pendulum Wars and the Hammer of Dawn
Emergence Day and the fall of surface cities
Retreat to Jacinto and the Lightmass Missile
Gears of War 2: Prison break and finding Maria
Gears of War 3: The Lambent and Dom's sacrifice
Gears of War: Judgment and the Swarm threat
Gears 5: New Hope and the final battle
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