TRAVIS MONOLOGUE FAQ
James Clinton Howell (August 2005)
I: Introduction
II: ANGEL
III: SUNSET
IV: CLOUDMAN
V: ENCOUNTER
VI: ALTER EGO
VII: SMILE
VIII: Conclusions
I: Introduction
The purpose of this document is to transcribe all of
Travis' monologues in the 2005 Capcom release Killer7.
These transcriptions are intended for the sole use of
aiding players' interpretations of the game, and are not a
violation of Capcom's copyright.
II: ANGEL
1: First Floor
Shirt: FUNKY
Action: Reclining in doorway.
"It's me! ME! You don't remember? Your chief killed me?
You already forgot? I'm Travis!! I'm the killer who god
killed on the job! Let's be totally honest here. You
think I'm a pain in the ass, don't you? Hey Smith, I ain't
letting you go nowhere."
2: Parking Garage
Shirt: LOVE
Action: Sitting in driver's seat of car.
"This is just a Duplicator. An egg-laying "Heaven
Smile"refitted to clamp down on the city. This sucker
pumped out the countless duplicates that took this country
down. Hey, Smith . . . It's your job to eradicate Heaven
Smile, right? Then seek the queen. The gatekeeper is in
charge of the queen. Give this to the gatekeeper. He
won't be disappointed." (Travis pops open the trunk of the
car, and a Soul Shell is inside.)
3: Second Floor
Shirt: BAD GIRL
Action: Looking through glass, into laundry room.
"Let's talk serious for a second. Heaven Smile, they're
holy warriors. Shit. Ain't that pretty wicked? Warriors
who fight with a holy will on their side, and use death as
a weapon. Their target? The very dignity of the country
itself. But why should you understand the meaning? Shit,
you're a killer after all."
4: Library
Shirt: DREAM
Action: Picking through the books on a shelf in the
library.
"I was the chief's first catch. I can still remember the
chief's quivering hand. . . . The pain went straight up my
spine, and then back down again. To be honest, that shit
felt good. It all happened on that smoldering hot night .
. ."
5: Beside words written in blood
Shirt: NIGHT LIFE
Action: Standing, arms crossed over chest.
"Can you see it? Words written in blood . . . . Obviously
had a point to make . . . . But only two letters are
written in real blood. The rest are fake. You need the
girl for this one."
6: In Room 406
Shirt: L.A
Action: Cooking.
"Huh? Can't you see I'm busy? You really oughta to mind
your manners. You guys are just a pack of losers. You
don't even know how to make use of your abilities. There
are traitors in Heaven Smile. The chief's very own inside
guys. They have a white body, spattered with red blood. A
reminder of traitorous deeds. Funny thing is, the
splotches look like beautiful red roses . . . . If you
find a Camellia Smile, use your ability. Kill one of them,
and you'll get loaded up. For real, man."
7: Boiler Room
Shirt: SEXUAL
Action: Leaning against the wall.
"This is where the queen is. It's different than a
duplicate. It's an evolved Heaven Smile, with boosted
explosive power. You gotta take it out before it gets too
close. They're crazy, I tell you. They'll be on top of
you the moment you open the damn door."
8: Outside Elevator
Shirt: PILLOW TALK
Action: Leaning against the wall.
NOTE: The camera has forced the player to interact with
Travis as Garcian, here.
"Oh, there you are! Don't be shy, Emir! Who woulda
figured you'd be the only survivor? Well, anyway, are you
getting along with the chief? Straight up, I was waiting
for you this whole time. Yeah, I know . . . . Don't be so
mad, man . . . . Don't glare at me like that . . . . The
chief'll wake up. Really, I'm sorry. The other chief must
be rolling on the floor with laughter."
III: SUNSET
PART ONE: Fukushima's restaurant
1:Waiting Room
Shirt: NUMBER 1
Action: Sniffing a flower.
"Do you mind if I tell you straight up? I heard it through
the grapevine. Chief, you're not the only one after the
owner of this joint. Japan is controlled by the United
Nations Party. If the UN Party goes down, Japan's minority
party will take control. In other words, the Liberal Party
would take the reigns. There's some nasty shit cooking in
thie restaurant. And it ain't momma's fried chicken. The
thief from South America could climb this in a jiffy."
2: Waiting Room, Second Meeting
Shirt: CARNIVAL
Action: Standing, looking up into the falling rain.
"The cold rain this evening is like my damn tears, you hear
me? A blood-red flower's gonna go up like a firework. And
it's up to the owner Fukushima to prevent it from hitting
and killing everybody. So chief, which side are you on?
The homeland? Or Japan? If you kill the owner, Japan goes
down the toilet. Are you alright with that, man? And be
careful of the new enemy type."
3: Hallway
Shirt: GOOD SHAPE
Action: Dangling upside down by his knees from the limb of
a tree.
"Smith, have a minute to share? It could open your eyes.
Japan doesn't have its own defense system. It's survival
is contingent on the United States. But as far as the
homeland is concerned, Japan is extra baggage. Its
usefulness as an ally is long past. Straight up, it ain't
worth saving, you see? That's reality for you. So, chief,
you still gonna do it? You know what is meant by
fireworks? They're missiles. The explosion that occurs
when missiles collide . . . . Well, sure, that's a
beautiful sight indeed! But you'll only see it if the
defense system is activated . . . ."
4: Guestroom
Shirt: POWER LUNCH
Action: Sitting on his knees, on a pillow.
"The owner, Fukushima, is mixed up in all sorts of things.
Even the International Ethics Committee is getting
involved. Chief, you watch yourself. The Ethics agents,
or Hyenas, as a motley crew of rejects. But the assassins
trained in the Core? Now, those guys are for real.
They're after the Yakumo Party Cabinet Policy. Or the
Yakumo for short. It's just a bunch of paper but it can
change the world. UN Party, my friend."
5: North House
Shirt: GOODLUCK!!
Action: Leaning against a wall.
"Straight up, he's desperate. Fukushima's only ace in the
hole is the Yakumo. The secret conference of the U.S.-
Japan Territory Talks held at the Kaku Buildiong tomorrow
represents the time limit. The Yakumo will determine
whether the 'fireworks' launch. It's Fukushima's offering
to the gods. What's your move, chief? Kill him and sink
Japan? Or let him live and get the Yakumo. The Yakumo is
dangerous. It will allow the United States to rule the
world. The course of humankind is in your hands, chief."
6: Owner's Room
Shirt: BROAD BAND
Action: Leaning against a wall.
"She's hottie, ain't she? What a waste, though. The last
fruitless attempt at resistance by the Liberal Party.
Using a woman as a weapon? That doesn't bode well for
them. The kind of thing only an inept party would resort
to. Japanese politicians are rotten to the core. Smith,
there's no sex discrimination here. Don't hesitate. Take
her out like the rest of 'em!"
PART TWO: KAKU Building
1: First Floor
Shirt: MAGNUM
Action: Standing at the end of the main hallway, arms open.
"How's this for a stuffy atmosphere? This is the
Information Terminal Central, where the elites of the world
gather. While the backroom movers and shakers stared each
other down, the debate heated up over the subject of the
disposal of Japan. Not a single country argued in her
favor. The Japanese territory would be a prize to any
neighboring country. Straight up, Japan is on her own."
2: Third floor
Shirt: SCORPION
Action: Reclining on couch.
"You wanna hear something? I'll tell you straight up,
okay? Basically, these talks are a war of proxy for the
owner, Fukushima. But the attendees are 3rd-rate
bureaucrats. And when the prey is sub-par, so are the
assassins. What a charade. The US has given up on the
talks. Fukushima was the backbone of the UN Party. But
now the UN Party is a toothless organization. These talks
will determine the fate of Japan."
3: Fourth floor
Shirt: BOOMERANG
Action: Leaning against debris.
"Beware of the basement! A hitman has already infiltrated.
The suave dude, DePaul, who was at restaurant, is a spy
from the International Ethics Committee. Their goal is to
disrupt the final talks between the U.S. and Japan.
They're planing a secret meeting somewhere in this
building. By interrupting the talks, they hope to delay
the sinking of Japan. Take him out, Smith. Take him out."
4: Mah-Jongg Room
Shirt: SPIRAL
Action: Leaning back in a chair, feet propped on a desk.
"The talks broke down. All according to plan, I guess.
Now the skies will rain on Japan for sure. But straight
up, it doesn't add up. Why doesn't the US destroy the UN
Party? Why do they let them live? Somebody is pulling
strings. Could it be a Fukushima adherent? Kenjiro
Matsuoka is the Director of the Central Management Office.
Or Matsuken for short. Can he pick up where Fukushima left
off? Can this dude lead Japan?"
5: Rooftop
Shirt: RAINBOW
Action: Perched on the edge of the rooftop, like The Karate
Kid.
"Nice work, chief. Have you had your fill of picking off
small fries? Well, the big fish are still fair game. The
UN Party headquarters is right over there. Your target is
a couple of corrupt old men. The incarnation of greed.
Straight up, they're sly old foxes. Japan's good as shit.
A ring opens the door to battle. Go finish 'em off,
Smith."
IV: CLOUDMAN: Ulmeyda City, Texas
1: Front gates to Ulmeyda City
Shirt: LARIAT
Action: Standing in front of gate, looking up at Welcome
sign
"Is that guy out of his mind? Does that look like the
president of a mega corporation? A 'Comprehensive
Company?' Yeah, right! And there ain't anything 'ideal'
about this city! It's in the middle of the desert for
crying out loud! This is all beyond me. I just can't keep
up with young folks nowadays."
2: Gas station
Shirt: HUSTLE
Action: PELVIC THRUST!
"In the U. S., even a 10-minute difference can make the
sale. His company . . . takes a week to deliver the
product. What kind of system does he have going?
According to rumours, the company purchases magazines from
companies around the world. He claimed the operation is
'the largest domestic trading company.' So, you're telling
me he's just a wholesaler? The letters on my shirt's the
password."
3: Behind post office
Shirt: NECK HANGING
Action: Standing at a public mail receptacle that has
Ulmeyda's face where the American Bald Eagle should be.
"Have you heard? The name of Ulmeyda's company? 'First
Life,' he calls it. Hah! Here's the company profile:
Largest catalog retailer group. 'A Specialized
Revolutionary Global Distribution Organization.' But what
the hell does that all mean? Means a big heap 'o rotten
beans, that's what it means."
4: In front of Ulmeyda's compound
Shirt: SPINNING TOE
Action: Sitting with chin on fist, atop entrance monument
"The world is a big place. Mark my words. The pamphlet on
First Life contains 93 lies and 7 truths. The truths don't
provide any answers. Corporations are built on lies. The
lad has hints of genius. Dazzle people with smoke and
mirrors, and swoop down like an eagle and clutch their
heart in your claws. First Life is a winning trade company
that can purchase goods from the world over. A truly
gigantic distributor."
V: ENCOUNTER
PART ONE: ISZK Amusement Park
1: Entrance
Shirt: NEW WAVE
Action: Looking into the closed shutters of the ISZK LAND
ticket booth.
"The park has closed. Not a damn soul around. Straight
up, this is a great place to go undercover. Just the place
for the old man to hide out in. Hard to believe that
terrible things happen right here in this theme park.
Hell, this place is linked to an orphan trading syndicate.
Hurry, Mr. Smith. That white headed man is a sly old fox."
2: ISZK String Quartet Cinema 3
Shirt: NEW WAVE
Action: Sitting hunched over, on top of a seat in the
theater audience.
"There's quite a history between the old man and the
Hellion. The Hellion'll go ape shit if he so much as hears
Curtis' name. Even the chief wouldn't be able to hold him
back. Where did he get killed, anyway? Chief, you
recovered the body, no? Tell me straight up -- just how
much do you know?"
3: ISZK String Quartet Cinema 2
Shirt: MAD CHESTER
Action: Standing at the microphone, on stage, as though
singing.
"You sure don't show much interest in your pals. Do these
people even exist? You're not one of those multiple
personalities, are you? The old man was the Hellion's
mentor at the Seattle self-defense force. Dan learned the
ABC's of murder from the old man. Dan was accused of
betrayal, and taken out in an alley. No trial for that
one, baby! Chief, you're the one who recovered the body,
right? But Pedro, who had connections to the self-defense
force, was the man behind it all."
4: Adventure Plaza
Shirt: DIGITAL ROCK
Action: Hanging from a lamp-post, clearly in parody of Gene
Kelly's classic pose from the film "Singin' in the Rain."
"Well, isn't that just too bad. You can't get in without a
mask. It's a special masquerade attraction. Members only.
Smith can slip in, of course. The master of disguise. But
straight up, wearing a mask is cheating."
5: Central Tower of Killer House
Shirt: BEAT ROCK
Action: Balanced on his toes, arms spread wide like Christ
on the cross.
"This is all just hearsay, but the old man has some freaky
hobbies. Apparently, he's a black market organ trader.
And that's his 'public' face. His private life? He lives
with orphans. Straight up, all girl orphans. And it's all
sanctioned by the government. Pedro is the middleman. He
controls the organ trade routes. The ties from the self-
defense days would appear strong. Can you believe the
nerve of it?"
6: Immediately Before Fighting Ayame Blackburn
Shirt: GOTHIC METAL
Action: Holds his right hand, palm facing the character,
with all digits extended--and with the middle and index
fingers of his left hand over the palm of his right hand.
"Pedro siphoned capital to a foreign syndicate. But then
he tried to skim a little off the top. The members of the
Seattle self-defense force signed a pact of brotherhood in
blood. Traitors are punished by death. The Hellion was
framed by Pedro. Pedro assigned Dan to launder the dirty
money, and had the old man take Dan out, or so the story
goes."
PART TWO: Curtis Blackburn's home
1: In the courtyard of Blackburn's estate
Shirt: NEO ACOUSTIC
Action: Sitting in a lawn chair.
"You know what was behind the assault on the immigration
office? Pedro monopolized the market. Before, the rule
was the old man had the girls, Pedro had the boys. That
is, until Pedro broke it. There's a big business in
orphans. But there was a shortage in fresh organs. Heaven
Smile caused the birthrate to drop more rapidly. Increases
in contagious diseases started eating away at bodies. And
voila --- control of the market on boys was no longer
enough. That's why Pedro betrayed the old man. Pedro can
run but he can't hide."
2: Main house of Blackburn's estate; Inside chimney
Shirt: SOCIAL WORKER
Action: Braced between the walls of the chimney.
"You're slipping, Smith. How can the old man be giving you
this much trouble? Ayame, the machine gun girl with the
crazy costume? That's the kind of shit the old man gets
off on. He trained her himself. You saw the the pile of
bodies in the back, right? That's the old man's true
colors, shining through. He only needs the girls . . . .
No use for the boys . . . . Some tragic ass shit, that's
for sure."
3: Backhouse of Blackburn's estate; West bedroom
Shirt: RAVE
Action: Wiping off the table with a purple cloth.
"This is one hot and muggy day. The old man must really be
feeling this. Now, where could he be hiding? Maybe this
way? Naw, at this size, only a kid could fit through."
4: Poolside
SHIRT: NEW ROMANTIC
Action: Prepping for a dive into the pool.
"What a pitiful pervert. Doesn't deserve to live. And
Pedro? He's probably a filthy bastard as well. They're
all the same. Rats who profit by bartering in human lives.
And you know who should settle this? The Hellion. Cause
he's been around it from the start. A fitting way to tie
up old ends, right?"
5: Outside Harman's Room in the drained pool
SHIRT: SUMMER 2002; different from other shirts, the tank
top is robin's egg blue.
Action: Reclining in a lawn chair, as though tanning
himself.
"Man, it's hot. Almost as hot as that one fateful day.
Right, Smith? The Chief knew. Knew this was an unlucky
day. It ain't good for the old man, either. Cause one dip
down below, and all the skeletons come out of the closet."
VI: ALTER EGO
1: In the Church Front area
Shirt: HOW TO GO
Action: Reclining against a barrel.
"What a pain in the ass! What's with the design of the
studio? The editors can't even get near it! Talk about
putting on airs! He needs to know his place. If you want
to get into Trevor's studio, I'll tell you straight up,
you've gotta collect color samples. With a fancy selection
of hues, the door contraption will open. The chief keeps a
lech, right? He'd be perfect for the job. Just the guy
for running errands."
2: In the Church Front area, second part
Shirt: WORLD'S END SUPERNOVA
Action: Sitting in a windowsill, legs dangling
"Straight up, this is a pain, man? Running around for some
frickin' color samples. What makes it worse? This town is
a mess. THAT'S what makes it worse. Have you heard?
About the devil's shortcut. Word on the street is that
next to the door to the artist's house is the entrance to a
labyrinth! Light the lamp and the shortcut is revealed.
Is that spooky enough for you, chief? Would YOU light the
lamp?"
3: In Cathedral
Shirt: HIGHWAY; Travis wears a white tuxedo
Action: Sitting in a chair
"This just ain't right. Is it? Is it right for time to
march on like this? We all know the guy owes his success
to his representative's finesse. He doesn't have the skill
to make it on his own, thank you. Straight up, he puts an
angle on a comic, and the same shit goes down in the real,
3-dimensional world. The guy's a seer, man. No surprise
he's a little egoistic. He thinks the world is putty in
his hands. But damn! Never piss off your reps! They'll
cut off your pay! And in his case, they sent an assassin
after him! Oh, I get it! That's where you come in, huh,
chief? It all makes too much damn sense."
4: Terrace
Shirt: ROCK 'N' ROLL
Action: Looking into the distant, still windmills.
"Straight up, this sucks ass. Pissing me off, I tell ya.
There are 9 sample colors in total. All the 'handsome'
colors. Match the requested colors, and the door opens.
It'll be a cinch if you just collect all the color samples.
I heard the artist has a sodft spot for comic lovers. If
you know the assignment of the 'handsome colors,' you'd
have a nice shot at getting invited to dinner! If you're
gonna kill him, you'll do some stealing!"
VII: SMILE
PART ONE: the Union Hotel
1: Sixth Floor
Shirt: NEW YORK
Action: Sitting in a reading chair, mouth open as if in
shock.
"There you are, Smith. I was waiting for you. Do you
remember this hotel? Let's talk straight for a second.
Well, suit yourself. I was stuck into this sofa. I found
it again. What does this bullet mean? You know, right
chief? The charade is all over, my friend."
PART 2: "Coburn" National Elementary School
1: Main Gate
Shirt: BALI
Action: Reclining on the front steps.
"Quiet! If you're overheard,. you'll be in deep trouble.
Lemme tell you straight up, just between you and me. This
is the spot where the homeland's elections originate. The
spot for the primaries for the first presidential election.
The first president of the US was the principal of this
school. Win over your neighbors, and win over the world.
That's the way politics works."
2: School Entrance
Shirt: 656
Action: Riding an exercise bike.
"Cut that out! Don't peek at me all of a sudden. Can't a
guy have some privacy? If you have something to say, save
it for later. I mean, please, dude! Let's talk somewhere
else. Hey, I know a good place. Right over there! A
student's secret sanctuary, the private locker! I'll be
waiting at the same number as the one on my shirt. Use
this. Get the secret tapes." (Travis gives the player the
Cassette Player.)
3: Locker 656
Shirt: NAPLES
Action: Crammed in the locker, in the fetal position, mouth
open in shock.
"Straight up, this place is whack! If you think this is an
ordinary school, you'll get burned! I heard the new models
have already arrived. This is the final confrontation.
You've gotta hear this bit, chief. Shoot the open locker
repeatedly. His locker, the sealed one. Make your way to
the truth, Smith." (After Travis finishes speaking, a
sound like a loudly rung bell is heard.)
4: 2nd Floor Hallway
Shirt: NAIROBI
Action: Spinning a fire extinguisher on two fingers.
"The homeland's history is all right here. But there's a
catch . . . . The first presidential election created a
precedent. An artful technique came into play. Could it
be? That the vote count isn't always what it seems? What
do you do if the truth is all lies? What do you do if your
history is a charade? Can't you smell the stench of
deceit? Smith, go and peer upon it with your own two eyes.
The truth behind this country . . . ."
5: Cafeteria
Shirt: LOCKERBIE
Action: Sitting at cafeteria table, prepared to eat with
giant fork and knife.
"Don't raise your voice, man! Nobody knows who could be
listening. Twenty-four people. That's how many electors
have been assigned to this state. Ten percent of the total
vote. Hey, that makes it the key state! Now, wouldn't
that be a nice place to control? The lord of this state is
the lord of the land. But who must you sweeten to gain
this fair prize? It'll take a mountain of money. But for
whom to write the check? You must know by now, right, so
just tell me straight up?"
6: Outside Gymnasium
Shirt: BEIRUT
Action: Sitting on the wall of the walkway outside the
gymnasium.
"Can I ask you straight up? Why doesn't Harman fight?
This conspiracy is Harman's problem. Harman's linked to
this school. I know you can't believe it. But it's the
cold, hard truth. If you have any doubts, go to the
gymnasium. But I'm warning you, the truth is too big to
even begin to scratch the surface. But Smith, I do believe
that you can find the truth. I'm almost sure of it.
Because you're on the ground. Mills waits at the hotel.
The final battle is not far off. I'm telling you straight
up, this is about it from me. I wish you all the luck, and
die like a dog. Then laugh it off. I'll be waiting for
you with a grin as wide as the truth."
VIII: Conclusion
There you have it. Any questions concerning this or any of
my other FAQs can be addressed to
[email protected], and I will respond as soon
as I am able to respond.
Special thanks to Jerel Smith and Yoshiko Ohier, for their
suggestions and contributions to help finish the list of
Travis' T-shirts.
