Torque is a commander and the last known living member of the Spectrum Chasers, a battle-force formed by an Alliance of Planets to protect the Galaxy from galactic threats such as Lord Brevon. Prior to the event prior to the events of Freedom Planet, Torque and a squadron of Chasers were locked in a space battle with Brevon's Dreadnought, which was en route to Planet Avalice to steal the Planet's main source of energy: the Kingdom Stone. During the battle, his Captain and entire crew were all killed and/or corrupted by Brevon. Torque swore to his dying Captain that he will stop Brevon from stealing the Kingdom Stone for his galactic conquest. Upon arriving on Avalice, he needed help to stop Brevon and his army, help he received in the forms of a Purple Dragon Girl, a Tomboy Wildcat and a Bashful Hound Dog. Together, Torque and his new crew sets out to stop Lord Brevon from stealing the Kingdom Stone and plunging the Three Kingdoms of Avalice (Shang Tu, Shang Mu & Shuigang) into a Civil War.
Personality
Relationships
Lilac: At first Torque was reluctant to open up to Lilac, it was not until he was revealed as an alien that he explained the whole situation. He did not like the idea of getting civilians involved in a galactic conflict, but once he saw her, Carol and Milla in action, he quickly changed his mind. When Lilac was being tortured by Brevon, Torque's resolve quickly faded, showing that he cares greatly about her well-being.
Fans have taken this a step further by interpreting their relationship as a romantic one, though this could be pure fan speculation.
Chaser Crew: Prior to the events of the game, Torque had a crew of Spectrum Chasers under his command. It is implied that he was very close to his crew and was saddened by their demise. During the course of the adventure, he starts to think of Lilac, Carol and Milla as his new crew. Torque was so hurt by the loss of his old crew, that he could not bear the thought of losing them too.
Powers and Abilities
- Leadership: Being a commander in the Spectrum Chasers, it is natural that Torque was trained in leadership. His skills as a leader are debatable although he has never shown any signs of incompetence. Torque has never shown any signs of good leadership (his previous crew was wiped out after all).
- Marksman: Torque is shown to be talented in firearms, both using them and maintaining them without any difficulty.
- Ace Pilot: Torque is shown to be skilled pilot in various flying machines, being able to pick up a biplane. Despite not having any previous experience with the vehicle, he was quickly able to master flying a biplane.
- Technology Expert: Torque is shown to be fluent in various forms of advanced technology.
- Contortionist: While in his Shellduck costume, Torque was able to squeeze into the small space with no signs of difficulty.
Move List
Arsenal
Torque uses a blaster which has a standard laser, and Elemental variants of the Buster, Bomb, and Flyer, which can be aimed in six directions. The last three weapon types use ammo, which is replenished by collecting Keystones. A keystone of the same element as the weapon type will replenish up to 4 ammo. Also, when defeating an enemy with the Laser, they will drop a rainbow colored Keystone that gives 1 ammo to all weapons. Several of his weapon types are able to break down walls and is similar to attacks used by other characters.
| Name | Description | Inital Ammo | |
|---|---|---|---|
Laser  |
A weapon that Torque always uses in every level. Though it has infinite ammo, it's damage output is weak. | Infinite |   |
Wood Buster  |
Three shots that spread out. Medium range. | 40 |   |
Earth Buster  |
A close range attack with high damage. | 20 |   |
Water Buster  |
Fires a stream of water that travels further the longer the trigger is held. Close to medium range. | 120 |   |
Fire Buster  |
Flamethrower attack in a frontal cone similar to Serpentine's flamethrower. Short range. | 150 |   |
Metal Buster  |
A laser that penetrates walls and enemies. | 40 |   |
Wood Bomb  |
Aerial shot that fires twelve shots outward after a certain distance. | 20 |   |
Earth Bomb  |
Projectile fired at an arc which temporarily leaves spikes on the ground similar to Neera's freeze attack. | 20 |   |
Water Bomb  |
Fires a bubble at an arc which explodes into multiple Water Buster shots upon impact with an enemy or surface. | 10 |   |
Fire Bomb  |
Rocket that moves in a straight line, creating a 2-second explosion upon impact with an enemy or surface, or after travelling a certain distance. | 10 |   |
Metal Bomb  |
Missile guided by Torque's movement. | 10 |   |
Wood Flyer  |
Boomerang that moves at an arc that goes through walls, returning to Torque. This can pick up crystal shards and health petals. | 20 |   |
Earth Flyer  |
Fires shots that splits into two shockwaves hitting enemies vertically. | 20 |   |
Water Flyer  |
Shoots multiple bubbles that float forward and upwards. | 100 |   |
Fire Flyer  |
Shoots a small burst of of fire that moves directly upwards. | 20 |   |
Metal Flyer  |
Shoots a blade that moves upward, bouncing off walls. | 20 |   |
- Standard Laser: Torque's first weapon type. It is a default weapon used in every level and has infinite ammo, but has a weak damage output.
- Buster: Torque's second weapon type. The Buster is used primarily for dealing damage at short and/or horizontal range.
- Bomb: Torque's third weapon type. The Bomb is primarily used for dealing Area-of-Effect damage on multiple enemies and/or Bosses.
- Flyer: Torque's fourth weapon type. The Flyer usually fires projectiles upwards, making it useful for attacking airborne enemies and/or Bosses.
- Hoverboots: Torque is equipped with Hoverboots that enables him to hover in any direction for a short period of time. Activating the Hoverboots will set Torque's speed to a specific amount. Unlike Milla's Puppy Float, Torque is able to hover in the air indefinitely.
- Speed Boost: Uses the energy meter to increase Torque's speed instantly.
Trivia
- Torque is one of the two characters (& the only hero) who do(es) not have an appearance in Freedom Planet 2, the other being Lord Brevon.
- Torque's weapons are similar to the weapons from the classic Mega Man Games:
Buster Weapons
- Wood Buster: Blade Man's Triple Blade and Magma Man's [1]
- Earth Buster: Charge Man's Charge Kick (In a Buster Form)
- Fire Buster: Burner Man's Wave Burner
- Water Buster: Aqua Man's Water Balloon
- Metal Buster: Gemini Man's Gemini Laser (Without the Ricochet Effect)
Bomb Weapons
- Wood Bomb: Dust Man's Dust Crusher
- Earth Bomb: Chill Man's Chill Spike.
- Fire Bomb: Crash/Clash Man's Crash/Clash Bomber (Without the Grabbing Effect)
- Water Bomb: Neptune's Salt Water
- Metal Bomb: Commando Man's Commando Bomb
Flyer Weapons
- Wood Flyer: Quick Man's Quick Boomerang
- Earth Flyer: Solar Man's Solar Blaze
- Fire Flyer: Konro Man's Flame Shower.
- Water Flyer: Burst Man's Danger Wrap
- Metal Flyer: Tomahawk Man's Silver Tomahawk
Gallery
References
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