Backstory Henry Briggs Part I - PlanetSide Universe

The official site has posted another piece of the PlanetSide 2 Backstory

On the day he graduated from Southwestern State University with a triple PhD in Xenobiology, Cultural Anthropology and Linguistics, Henry Briggs, all of 27 years old, stomped off the stage with confidence. He knew, despite all his problems, he was firmly on the road to riches and glory. Henry was a genius and people would be idiots to not to want the honor of working with him.

But after ten long and anxious months interviewing at the most prestigious companies and universities, not a single job was offered. In fact, no one ever called to tell him they had no intention of hiring him.

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2011-11-15 07:57 PM

Source: PlanetSide 2 Website

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2011-11-16 02:45 AM

ECM

Re: Backstory Henry Briggs Part I

Great stuff. I also thought rebirthing when I read it. I just can't wait for the Auraxis brodown ... NC 4 life.

2011-11-16 03:05 AM

Ailos

Re: Backstory Henry Briggs Part I

Originally Posted by Talek Krell

It may have to do with the rebirthing tech.

On the other hand though, maybe not. There's this from original VS story:

If he discovered rebirthing, he woulda popped up somewhere else after killing himself. Maybe the fact that he didn't become reborn is due to his own deliberate death.

So I'm still leaning towards the technoreligious nutjob explanation. Suits a cult leader to commit suicide for reasons that are only apparent to his followers.

2011-11-16 03:06 AM

Raymac

Re: Backstory Henry Briggs Part I

Henry Briggs - H. Briggs - H. br iggs - H.iggs br - Higby

Coincidence? I think not.

The story of a man who chases his dream and ends up in the enviable position of being at the tip of the spear of a major breakthough. They even work dogs into the story, much like his beloved pet Qui. It's all about the subtext people.

Perhaps Smed would be like Connery. A president who uses his position of power to revisit something special (Planetside) and use better tools the 2nd time around (i.e. Forgelight) to change the (gaming) world as we know.

A bit of a stretch, you say? Is it? Is it?

2011-11-16 03:22 AM

Fab

Re: Backstory Henry Briggs Part I

So... Higby would be... The prophet of VS ???
You're right, it all makes sense, his insults and mockeries to Vanu are only a test of our faith!

Really loved the story by the way, it's getting better and better! Bravo!

2011-11-16 03:55 AM

FastAndFree

Re: Backstory Henry Briggs Part I

Originally Posted by Ailos

Could be that the rebirthing tech wasn't as ready as he thought

Also, it was never stated anywhere what exactly happened to him (before his suicide), or that he didn't respawn

2011-11-16 04:14 AM

mbarrett

Re: Backstory Henry Briggs Part I

These back stories are getting rather boring now if you ask me . What we all wan't to know is? when is the Beta coming or when can we expect it and how far into the development are you . are you keeping the character chants etc . The JH : will the triple shot be returning ? that was one of the biggest mistakes of planetside when you nerfed the triple shot . Do you remember a website called www.planetsideststats.net ? this was and awesome website for tracking daily stats etc which you failed miserably to support and the person who set up this awesome website had to finish it because of the lack of support he got from you guys . I would like to see a similar website where there will be daily leader-boards where players can check there kills and xp aswell as outfit xp . best outfit of the day etc , and what will you be doing to prevent another cyssorside on a daily basis , because if you had not of noticed from the original game , that's why a lot of people stopped playing

2011-11-16 04:28 AM

FastAndFree

Re: Backstory Henry Briggs Part I

Originally Posted by mbarrett

This is not the thread you were looking for

2011-11-16 07:06 AM

LostSoul

Re: Backstory Henry Briggs Part I

Originally Posted by Talek Krell

It may have to do with the rebirthing tech.

Yep, noone said he stayed dead.

2011-11-16 10:28 AM

Canaris

Re: Backstory Henry Briggs Part I

Originally Posted by CViolet

I'm guessing this was the first test of the rebirthing tech, and our man was the one who discovered it. Just my theory.

thought the same thing

2011-11-16 11:14 AM

Corax

Re: Backstory Henry Briggs Part I

Originally Posted by mbarrett

Please don't assume you speak for everyone when you when you in fact are speaking of yourself when you post this stuff. In fact, quite a lot of us do enjoy these stories as has been clearly stated in multiple threads.

As for your other stuff. The devs have already confirmed that there will be numerous and indepth stat tracking methods and hooks so as to reach as many mediums as possible as well as to track players usage of weapons, vehicles and actions so they can have a clear picture of how best to persue the future of Planetside2, and that there will be a whole new way to play PS2 in the form of capturing land, resources, and territory rather than just hopping from base to base. It's a whole new dynamic in fact. They have also stated that they will be telling us when the beta is coming so a little patience will go a long way. In regards to info on the JH, it has already been confirmed it is returning, and as no other info has been released on other Empires weapons..... well learn to wait.

Also out right blaming higs and his team for not supporting your favorite stat tracker and blaming them for past actions of a previous dev team seems a bit....idiotic eh? What with the whole fact they were not in charge of PS1 and what not.

2011-11-16 02:11 PM

Talek Krell

Re: Backstory Henry Briggs Part I

Originally Posted by EASyEightyEight

Spectres leading you to senile old frog people on some God forsaken backwater swamp world don't come off as very powerful though.

I always wondered about that. I guess he also became more lazy than you could ever imagine?

Originally Posted by RedKnights

Also Higby, will we be getting an awesome narration of the history of Auraxis with the release?

I nominate Marsman.

2011-11-16 02:11 PM

Arkanakaz

Re: Backstory Henry Briggs Part I

The woman called again a month later. He had just been fired from his latest job and was desperate. He agreed to meet her. He was about to hang up when she asked, “Are you willing to travel?” He nodded yes. She continued. “Not for just an hour or two. A minimum of two years. Possibly three.”

Am I the only one who notices this genius nods on the phone?

2011-11-16 02:31 PM

Xyntech

Re: Backstory Henry Briggs Part I

Originally Posted by Arkanakaz

Am I the only one who notices this genius nods on the phone?

Yeah, no. They are video phones:

"On February 18, 2631, Henry received a call from a woman looking for a dog walker. The vid-screen showed the scowling face of an older woman dressed in a very formal business suit."

2011-11-16 04:07 PM

RedKnights

Re: Backstory Henry Briggs Part I

Originally Posted by Talek Krell

I nominate Marsman.

Yes! I think a female voice actor would be better though, an airy one.

2011-11-16 07:13 PM

mefy

Re: Backstory Henry Briggs Part I

I personally think they should hire an actual editor/story writer and have a full time posting of new articles like this, I love sci-fi stories and really thinks that Planetside is lacking a story like this- TOR and other games even like BF3 have a backstory, usually through singleplayer... but it's still there ya know?

Although the writing kinda sucked for this last story, it seems like a cool story none the less and could definitely see it portrayed as a movie possibility.