How [SPOILER]'s Death Changed The Borderlands Series
Borderlands is a franchise that is known for many things. Gameplay-wise, Borderlands' claim to fame is its overabundance of weaponry, the likes of which are used by both heroes and villains. It is known for its crass and sometimes outdated humor which pulls from internet memes and pop culture references. But most of all, Borderlands is known for its wide cast of characters, all of whom come from different walks of life.
What Borderlands isn't well-known for is its depiction of serious topics. Prior to Borderlands 2, themes such as death and depression were written off using throwaway lines for comedic relief, even if they occasionally missed the mark. While the franchise didn't shy away from them, its handling of heavy subjects was less than ideal. This all changed with the death of Roland.
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Roland was part of Borderlands' original cast of playable characters. A former Crimson Lance soldier, Roland traded the military life for that of a Vault Hunter. Armed with his trusty Scorpio Turret, he would aid his comrades Lilith, Mordecai, and Brick on their search for the ever-elusive Vault on the desolate planet Pandora. Roland eventually hangs up Vault Hunting and takes the mantle as the leader of the Crimson Raiders, a gang comprised of former Crimson Lance soldiers and adventurers dedicated to fighting Handsome Jack.
Along with a new set of Vault Hunters, which players can control, Roland and his allies do everything in their power to prevent Jack from opening a second Pandoran Vault. They disrupt his operations, kill some of his highest-ranking minions, and even take down one of his Hyperion crafts: The BNK3R. The BNK3R also happens to be protecting Jack's daughter,
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