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Mike "Thatcher" Baker
Tom Clancy's character
File:Thatcher Mike Baker SAS Rainbow Six Siege.png
Thatcher as he appears in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege (2015)
First appearanceTom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege (2015)
First gameTom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege (2015)
Created byUbisoft Montreal
Voiced byJamie Muffett
In-universe information
Full nameMike Baker
Aliases
  • Thatcher
GenderMale
Occupation
  • Rainbow operator
  • Special Services Member
Affiliation
FamilyPaulie Baker (brother)
NationalityBritish

Mike "Thatcher" Baker is a fictional player character appearing in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, a 2015 tactical online first-person shooter video game. Thatcher is one of the original operators, dubbed 'pathfinders', who debuted in the game's first season, which was released on December 1, 2015[1]. Thatcher appears as a DLC character in Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands, in the Operation Amber Sky event[2]. He is voiced by Jamie Muffett[3]

In Rainbow Six Siege lore, Thatcher is a soldier in the Special Air Services (SAS), a special forces outfit of the British Army. Hailing from Bideford, England, Thatcher joined military service at the age of 18, much to the chagrin of his family. He has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Conspicuous Gallantry Cross for services rendered in conflicts. He holds the appointment of Regimental Sergeant Major and was the oldest serving member of SAS till he was recruited by Rainbow Team Six. He has considerable field experience and expertise in SAS tactics.[4] Thatcher is also well liked within the Team Six and holds a good rapport with most of the operators, owing to his mentorship role within the closely knit outfit.[5]

Development and release

Thatcher takes his moniker after Margaret Thatcher, the British Prime Minister during the three conflicts he fought in; the Falklands War, the Iranian Embassy siege, and the first Gulf War. Commenting on Thatcher's development in a video produced by American magazine Wired, Ubisoft's art director Alexander Karpazis, said that "Thatcher is absolutely named after Margaret Thatcher, where he was part of Operation Nimrod, the assault on the Iranian Embassy in London." He further added that "If you search for Margaret Thatcher Operation Nimrod, you’ll find a photo of her standing with three SAS guys – the guy in the middle is Thatcher."[6]

Release

On December 1, 2015, Ubisoft released Rainbow Six Siege[7] after testing on a closed beta[8]. The original game featured 20 operators including Thatcher. His loadout options included the AR33 and L85A2 automatic assault rifles and P226 Mk 25 as a sidearm. Thatcher had access to EG MKO-EMP Grenades. These grenades, three of which can be deployed in a single round, disable all electronics that fall inside its area of effect.

On February 19, 2018, Ubisoft announced that it would be making its original 20 operators free of cost[9]. Since Thatcher is one of the original operators, he is unlocked automatically when a player buys the game.[10]

Post-release

In Y1S1.0 patch (Operation Black Ice), the M590A1 shotgun was added to Thatcher’s loadout options.[11]

In Y1S2.0 patch (Operation Dustline), his EMP grenades were nerfed. The grenade's effective range was reduced from 7[12] to 5.2 metres. Additionally, his EMP gadget was buffed to disable enemies' electronic sights for 10 seconds.

In Y5S3.0 patch (Operation Shadow Legacy), his EMP grenades were further nerfed to only disable, not destroy, gadgets for 15 seconds. He was the sole operator to have significant gadget reworking in the Operation Shadow Legacy.[13][14]

The Operation Nimrod skin of Thatcher was the first skin to reveal the operator’s face. The Operation Nimrod skin especially resembles uniforms worn during the Iranian Embassy siege.

Appearances

Thatcher appears in the CGI short film The Hammer and the Scalpel as one of the protagonists[15]. The short introduces Harishva "Harry" Pandey, the new "Six" leader taking the reigns of Team Six. The film narrates Thatcher as the old school veteran and fellow Team Six operator Grace "Dokkaebi" Nam as the tech-savvy hacker. Depicting a mock-combat scenario, the CGI animation highlights the contrasting approaches to combat as both operators come to grips with each others operational perspectives and working dynamics of a diverse team.[16] The short film outlines the importance of an old guard and new blood through its story-telling and aims to expand the lore beyond the in-game bios.

Reception

Thatcher is a popular pick at every level of the game. His gadget is straightforward to use and can be utilized as support. His weapon loadout is adequate and the operator itself as straightforward to use. Thatcher has a very high ban rate, indicating that the character is powerful in the current meta. His ban rate is the highest in the list (50%) followed by operators Jackal (43%) and Montagne (26%) respectively.[17]

PC Gamer describes Thatcher as "The perfect wingman for a good attack" and further notes that "against a savvy team, your hard breachers will be useless without Thatcher's support."[18]

Screen Rant ranks the operator as the first pick for newbies in its listing, stating that "..Thatcher a great character to learn the game with - he can give new players a solid foundation for developing a gameplan on attack, as well as how to execute that plan and back up one's teammates".[19]

Thatcher's easy-to-use utility for newbies is further supported by Hot Spawn's take on the character, "Thatcher is one of the supportive attacking operators that is a must to learn." The publication adds that "For players looking to learn supportive elements, Thatcher is a must."[20]

References

  1. ^ "Rainbow Six Siege Thatcher: what he can do and how to use him". Rock Paper Shotgun. July 18, 2018. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  2. ^ January 2021, Austin Wood 14. "Rainbow Six Siege meets Ghost Recon Breakpoint in free crossover event starting next week". gamesradar. Retrieved February 3, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "Rainbow Six: Siege (Video Game 2015)". IMDb. Archived from the original on February 2, 2021. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  4. ^ "Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege | Operator THATCHER | Ubisoft® (UK)". www.ubisoft.com. Archived from the original on February 2, 2021. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  5. ^ Good, Owen S. (February 22, 2020). "Follow Rainbow Six Siege's canon with this Operator chart". Polygon. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  6. ^ Nast, Condé. "Every Rainbow Six Siege Operator Explained". Wired. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  7. ^ "Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege". Metacritic. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  8. ^ Phillips, Tom (March 23, 2015). "Rainbow Six: Siege closed alpha gameplay footage leaks". Eurogamer. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  9. ^ "Some Rainbow Six Siege Operators Are Going Free Soon, Following Pricing Controversy". GameSpot. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  10. ^ "Rainbow Six Siege Is Making 20 Different Operators Free". CINEMABLEND. February 19, 2018. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  11. ^ Chapman, Anthony (February 2, 2016). "Rainbow Six Siege: Operation Black Ice live, new map and operators included". Express.co.uk. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  12. ^ "Open Beta Game Guide part 2". ubisoft.com. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  13. ^ "Rainbow Six Siege Operation Shadow Legacy nerfs Thatcher's EMP grenade". The Loadout. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  14. ^ "Rainbow Six Siege Y5S3 Pre-Season Designer Notes Detail How Thatcher Is Being Nerfed". GameSpot. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  15. ^ Park, Morgan. "'Rainbow Six Siege' Expands Its Universe With Impressive Animated Short". Forbes. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  16. ^ "New Rainbow Six Siege animated short looks at Dokkaebi's frustrations with the old-school". Destructoid. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  17. ^ "Rainbow Six Siege Most Picked and Banned Operators - 2020". Esports Tales. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  18. ^ Park, Morgan (September 14, 2020). "The best Rainbow Six Siege operators: Who to pick in 2020". PC Gamer. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  19. ^ "Rainbow Six Siege: Best Attack Operators for New Players". ScreenRant. November 6, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  20. ^ "Best Rainbow Six Siege Operators For Beginners". Hotspawn. Retrieved February 3, 2021.


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