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[[Image:Zip.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Zip in TR Legend]]'''Zip''' is an old friend of Lara's. He is a computer specialist and helped her getting into the [[Von Croy]] Skyscraper in [[New York]] in [[Tomb Raider Chronicles]]. He returns in Tomb Raider [[Legend]], where he supports Lara from home, via her [[headset]]. He often gives her hints, making the game easier for the player, which was a major complaint by the more advanced gamers. He works with [[Alister Fletcher]]. In [[Tomb Raider Underworld]] he returns yet again, but here he has a hidden agenda.  
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| name                      = Zip
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| birth_date                = 1974
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| birth_place              = New York, USA<br>
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(in [[Tomb Raider Chronicles]])
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| nationality              = American
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| occupation                = Technology expert
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[[Tomb Raider Legend]]<br>
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[[Tomb Raider Underworld]]
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| voice                    = [[Alex Désert]] (in [[Tomb Raider Legend]] and [[Tomb Raider Underworld]])
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'''Zip''' is an old friend of Lara's appearing in [[Tomb Raider Chronicles]], [[Tomb Raider Legend]] and [[Tomb Raider Underworld]].
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He is a computer specialist and helped Lara getting into the [[Von Croy]] Skyscraper in [[New York]] in [[Tomb Raider Chronicles]]. He returns in [[Tomb Raider Legend]], where he supports Lara from home, via her [[headset]]. He often gives her hints, making the game easier for the player, which was a major complaint by the more advanced gamers. He works with [[Alister Fletcher]]. In [[Tomb Raider Underworld]] he returns yet again as Lara's aid.  
  
 
He should not be confused with [[Bryce]], who plays a similar role in the [[Movies]].
 
He should not be confused with [[Bryce]], who plays a similar role in the [[Movies]].
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==Tomb Raider Chronicles==
 
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In [[Tomb Raider Chronicles]], Zip appears in the final three levels while Lara is infiltrating Von Croy's VCI headquarters. He provides hints and tips as to where Lara should go, he is mostly only heard via the headset Lara wears, but is seen a couple of times in the van outside the VCI building
 
In [[Tomb Raider Chronicles]], Zip appears in the final three levels while Lara is infiltrating Von Croy's VCI headquarters. He provides hints and tips as to where Lara should go, he is mostly only heard via the headset Lara wears, but is seen a couple of times in the van outside the VCI building
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===Biography===
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{{Quote|Character render biography<ref>http://www.core-design.com/images/goodies/tombraider/characterrenderstr5/screen7.jpg Retrieved on March 31st 2015</ref>|Born: New York, USA 1974<br>
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Tough street upbringing, showed unusually high level of intelligence in computing.<br>
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Youngest ever employee of [[Von Croy Industries]], although his computing interests weren't always appreciated by the US government, hacking regularly into the FBI just because he could! Unfortunately this pastime led to his being the yougest ever ex-employee of [[VCI]].<br>
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Set up his own surveillance company and as a disgruntled ex-employee of [[VCI]] jumped at the chance of working with Lara.}}
 
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==Tomb Raider Legend==
 
==Tomb Raider Legend==
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In [[Tomb Raider Legend]] Zip chats with Lara via the [[headset]] alongside with [[Alister Fletcher]] during her adventures in the seacrh of the [[Excalibur]].
  
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===Description from the official site===
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===Biography===
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Zip is the tech guy of Lara's team, responsible for providing technical and logistical support for Lara's endeavors worldwide - he's the guy in the van or the server room at [[Lara's Mansion]], and Lara's constant remote companion via radio [[headset]]. A wisecracking guy who's part ultra-techno-geek and part street savvy. He used to be over the top, but a few years in prison toned him down a notch and increased his resentment towards all things establishment. A former computer hacker, he works with Lara for the challenge and the thrill of it. He's personally loyal to Lara, and it really is the most fun he can have without getting arrested. <ref>http://www.tombraider.com/anniversary/ (Official Website)</ref>
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{{Quote|Unlockable Biography<ref>In-game description in the unlockable character biography menu in [[Tomb Raider Legend]]</ref>|Zip is Lara's right hand man and tech expert. Always in contact with Lara via her headset, he is able to instantly provide her with a wealth of information by accessing various electric reference resources and other online knowledge databases. In his spare time, he tinkers around with electronics, developing new technology that might provide useful to Ms. Croft in the field.
  
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In addition to being savvy purveyor of all things "geeky", Zip is also a distinguished chef, and has worked in some of the best kitchens in northern Europe.}}
  
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===Description from the official site===
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Zip is also a culinary enthusiast and has worked in some of the best kitchens in Eastern Europe.{{Citation needed}}
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Zip is the tech guy of Lara's team, responsible for providing technical and logistical support for Lara's endeavors worldwide - he's the guy in the van or the server room at [[Lara's Mansion]], and Lara's constant remote companion via radio [[headset]]. A wisecracking guy who's part ultra-techno-geek and part street savvy. He used to be over the top, but a few years in prison toned him down a notch and increased his resentment towards all things establishment. A former computer hacker, he works with Lara for the challenge and the thrill of it. He's personally loyal to Lara, and it really is the most fun he can have without getting arrested. <ref>http://www.tombraider.com/anniversary/ (Official Website) Retrieved on 8th Jul 2007</ref>
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==Tomb Raider Underworld==
 
==Tomb Raider Underworld==
 
[[Image:S3.jpg|thumb|175px|right|Zip firing at Lara]]
 
[[Image:S3.jpg|thumb|175px|right|Zip firing at Lara]]
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Zip will be returning in [[Tomb Raider Underworld]] as one of the characters.
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After assisting Lara in the [[Mediterranean Sea Section|Mediterranean ]] and [[Coastal Thailand Section|Thailand]], alongside [[Alister]], as usual, events in the [[Croft Manor Section|Croft Manor]], in the third part of the game, will take a surprising turn.
  
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While Lara is researching the catacombs underneath Croft Manor, a [[Lara's Doppelgänger|doppelgänger]] infiltrates it and shoots Zip in the leg. When the real Lara returns from her underground exploration and finds Zip and [[Winston]] trying to exit the burning Manor via the front door, Zip deliberately shoots at Lara thinking she has turned evil, while telling Winston to get down. The butler tries to stop Zip, to which he replies ''"Get off me!"'' and continues to shoot at Lara. In return, she dives out of the way and pulls out her guns, aiming at Zip, to which she exclaims ''"Drop it Zip, or I'll drop you!"''.
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After assisting Lara in the [[Mediterranean]] and [[Thailand]], alongside [[Alister]], as usual, events in the [[Croft Manor]], in the third part of the game, will take a surprising turn.
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Afterwards the two have a little talk in which Lara convinces Zip that it was not her who entered the Manor's vault and then caused an explosion.  
  
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Zip and Winston are seen trying to open a door inside the burning Manor. When Lara arrives at the scene, Zip deliberately shoots at Lara, while telling Winston to get down. The butler tries to stop Zip, to which he replies "Get off me!" and continues to shoot at Lara.<ref>Gameplay video from CeBIT Eurasia http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=ISxeAk6jok8 http://video.yahoo.com/watch/3693316</ref> In return, she dives out of the way and pulls out her guns, aiming at Zip, to which she exclaims "Drop it Zip, or I'll drop you!".<ref>Tomb Raider Underworld Trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrPyMSEkPyY</ref>
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Zip is devastated when he sees that his friend Alister has been killed by the doppelgänger and in his anger accuses Lara of not caring when she decides to continue on her mission. However after clearing his head Zip continues to help Lara and helps her finding a path to [[Valhalla]] as well as [[Amanda Evert|Amanda]] and [[Jacqueline Natla|Natla]] in the [[Andaman Sea]].
  
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The reason for Zips attitude remains unknown, but several logical theories have surfaced in various locations on the Internet. One theory is that Zip might be a double agent, or that he thinks Lara the enemy, probably in form of a doubleganger (for example an Atlantean copy of the newest generation).}}
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==Gallery==
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Image:Zip..jpg|Zip as seen in an FMV in [[Tomb Raider Chronicles]]
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Image:Zip.jpg|Zip in [[Tomb Raider Legend]]
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Image:S3.jpg|Zip in [[Tomb Raider Underworld]]
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==See Also==
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Latest revision as of 17:54, 31 March 2015

Zip
Zip.jpg
Born 1974
New York, USA

(in Tomb Raider Chronicles)

Nationality American
Occupation Technology expert
Game(s) Tomb Raider Chronicles

Tomb Raider Legend
Tomb Raider Underworld

Voice Alex Désert (in Tomb Raider Legend and Tomb Raider Underworld)

Zip is an old friend of Lara's appearing in Tomb Raider Chronicles, Tomb Raider Legend and Tomb Raider Underworld.

He is a computer specialist and helped Lara getting into the Von Croy Skyscraper in New York in Tomb Raider Chronicles. He returns in Tomb Raider Legend, where he supports Lara from home, via her headset. He often gives her hints, making the game easier for the player, which was a major complaint by the more advanced gamers. He works with Alister Fletcher. In Tomb Raider Underworld he returns yet again as Lara's aid.

He should not be confused with Bryce, who plays a similar role in the Movies.

Tomb Raider Chronicles

Zip in TR5

In Tomb Raider Chronicles, Zip appears in the final three levels while Lara is infiltrating Von Croy's VCI headquarters. He provides hints and tips as to where Lara should go, he is mostly only heard via the headset Lara wears, but is seen a couple of times in the van outside the VCI building

Biography

Born: New York, USA 1974


Tough street upbringing, showed unusually high level of intelligence in computing.

Youngest ever employee of Von Croy Industries, although his computing interests weren't always appreciated by the US government, hacking regularly into the FBI just because he could! Unfortunately this pastime led to his being the yougest ever ex-employee of VCI.

Set up his own surveillance company and as a disgruntled ex-employee of VCI jumped at the chance of working with Lara.
Character render biography[1]


Tomb Raider Legend

In Tomb Raider Legend Zip chats with Lara via the headset alongside with Alister Fletcher during her adventures in the seacrh of the Excalibur.

Biography

Zip is Lara's right hand man and tech expert. Always in contact with Lara via her headset, he is able to instantly provide her with a wealth of information by accessing various electric reference resources and other online knowledge databases. In his spare time, he tinkers around with electronics, developing new technology that might provide useful to Ms. Croft in the field. In addition to being savvy purveyor of all things "geeky", Zip is also a distinguished chef, and has worked in some of the best kitchens in northern Europe.
Unlockable Biography[2]

Description from the official site

Zip is the tech guy of Lara's team, responsible for providing technical and logistical support for Lara's endeavors worldwide - he's the guy in the van or the server room at Lara's Mansion, and Lara's constant remote companion via radio headset. A wisecracking guy who's part ultra-techno-geek and part street savvy. He used to be over the top, but a few years in prison toned him down a notch and increased his resentment towards all things establishment. A former computer hacker, he works with Lara for the challenge and the thrill of it. He's personally loyal to Lara, and it really is the most fun he can have without getting arrested. [3]

Tomb Raider Underworld

Zip firing at Lara

After assisting Lara in the Mediterranean and Thailand, alongside Alister, as usual, events in the Croft Manor, in the third part of the game, will take a surprising turn.

While Lara is researching the catacombs underneath Croft Manor, a doppelgänger infiltrates it and shoots Zip in the leg. When the real Lara returns from her underground exploration and finds Zip and Winston trying to exit the burning Manor via the front door, Zip deliberately shoots at Lara thinking she has turned evil, while telling Winston to get down. The butler tries to stop Zip, to which he replies "Get off me!" and continues to shoot at Lara. In return, she dives out of the way and pulls out her guns, aiming at Zip, to which she exclaims "Drop it Zip, or I'll drop you!". Afterwards the two have a little talk in which Lara convinces Zip that it was not her who entered the Manor's vault and then caused an explosion.

Zip is devastated when he sees that his friend Alister has been killed by the doppelgänger and in his anger accuses Lara of not caring when she decides to continue on her mission. However after clearing his head Zip continues to help Lara and helps her finding a path to Valhalla as well as Amanda and Natla in the Andaman Sea.

Gallery

See Also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.core-design.com/images/goodies/tombraider/characterrenderstr5/screen7.jpg Retrieved on March 31st 2015
  2. ↑ In-game description in the unlockable character biography menu in Tomb Raider Legend
  3. ↑ http://www.tombraider.com/anniversary/ (Official Website) Retrieved on 8th Jul 2007


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