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Character Meme

First impression: Before Mortal Kombat X final release, didn’t know of its existence yet until a college friend showed me. He told me a rumor that Cassie might have been Johnny Cage’s wife or something. As if that was Johnny’s second attempt with somebody else if Sonya didn’t work out. Was hilariously confused at the time, shrugged with what he said but thought she looked like a decent character. Lol’d knowing much later that was Johnny’s and Sonya’s daughter. I just didn’t expect Johnny and Sonya to have babies honestly.

Impression now: Sensual as her mother, daring as her father. Can have a stern attitude during missions and can toy with her opponents in fights. She’s a pistol whipping, shooting badass, reminds me so much of Revy from Black Lagoon who is just as great.

Favorite moment: In story mode chapter 11, when she devastated a small area with grenades and caused the trees to fall on a lot of Osh-Tekk warriors. Why the hell didn’t she pull those grenades out in earlier fights? I don’t know. Was satisfying having Kotal Kahn, Ermac, Erron Black and Ferra/Torr freak out seeing the power of modern weapons like that. Never underestimate the power of a soldier, fellas!

Idea for a story: The idea that Cassie Cage is a pilot if the Special Forces in the MK universe is a multirole force. It could explain why she is dressed differently with a suit while other soldiers like Jacqui Briggs, male Sergeants, female troopers and Lieutenants are uniformed differently. One of Cassie’s concept arts has an aircraft in the background (possibly an F-16) while her character badge is an F-35. No other SF character has an aircraft but her. Why would she even have an F-35 badge anyway I wonder. Hmm.

Unpopular opinion: I think Cassie can be a serious character than what many might think. Even if she can toy, tease and mock her opponents in a fight, on a mission she’s more stern and serious like her mother. There’s a reason why Kuai Liang thinks she is more like Sonya, and it wasn’t because of her looks. That’s why I’m glad this detail was brought up, she’s more than just the sassy trait.

Favorite relationship: Erron/Cassie. Two different sides of the same coin. Back then I thought the ship made no sense until I found the possibility that Erron might have a secret thing for the Sergeant from his (“Let’s teach you some manners”) dialogue and how she fits his type of attraction “girls with guns.” Their gameplay interactions don’t feel threatening, there’s teasing involved and how Cassie was able to know Erron was amused behind his mask from far away was surprising (“Is something funny?”). Found their Mercenary/Soldier dynamic interesting later on as it could work for understanding each other since their purpose is to serve under their masters but with different intentions. They both twirl their guns VERY fast so it would be cool if they could bond through weapons too. There’s a certain equal balance to me that I like between the two. The ship played an important role after my grandmother’s passing…helped me cope so the ship stuck strong y'know? Made a gif to show what I mean. :)

Favorite headcanon: I guess the headcanon of her using the NATO phonetic alphabet on other people and then they get confused by them? Could cause some comedy. Who knows?

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Cassie Cage: We will head to the rendezvous point, Whiskey. Then we recon the enemy’s position through there.

Takeda Takahashi: …Are we going to the liquor store or are we going to the Lin Kuei temple?