The latest release of Honkai Star Rail 2.3 brings a satisfying conclusion to the remarkable Penacony storyline, as the Trailblazers get ready to journey to Amphoreous, The Eternal Land.
The Astral Crew commemorated the Nameless Founders of Penacony and Gallagher on the recent Honkai Star Rail 2.3 Trailblazing trip, before departing for the Astral Express.
Remarkably, Gallagher was absent for the whole 2.3 pioneering mission, and we were just the recipients of a rather foreboding yet heartfelt letter from him at the conclusion. Gallagher’s destiny, whether he is alive or dead, was greatly cast in doubt by the letter.
Here is the comprehensive information available about him, together with my assessment on the current status of Gallagher in HSR 2.3.
What is the Significance of Gallagher’s Last Letter in Honkai Star Rail?
Upon completing the pioneering HSR 2.3 missions, find correspondence from Gallagher aboard the Astral Express. In his correspondence, Gallagher conveys his gratitude to the younger cohort of the Nameless (Astral Express Crew) for their invaluable involvement in the Penacony affairs.
Nevertheless, the concerning aspect arises when you read the line “I will probably have gone to where Mikhail goes.”
Mikhail Char Legwork is universally recognized as the Watchmaker of Penacony and one of the Nameless individuals who played a significant role in liberating Penacony. During the version 2.2 Trailblazing tasks, it is revealed that Misha is, in fact, Mikhail’s recollection.
During the conclusion of the 2.2 pioneering expedition, Misha succumbs to his condition after divulging all his knowledge about Penacony to the Astral Crew.
Thus, Gallagher is implying that he has died, similar to Mikhail. However, determining whether he has died at all or if the “character” of Gallagher has perished is a whole separate issue. Not comprehending my statement? To enhance our understanding, let us explore Gallagher’s background and persona in greater depth.
Who is Gallagher in Honkai Star Rail?
In Honkai Star Rail, Gallagher stands out as a character with a singular and distinctive narrative and character backstory. Identifying himself as a Fictionologist, he harnesses the potency of Enigmata, a literary device rooted in deceit.
The version 2.2 missions revealed that Gallagher embodied a fusion of all the characteristics associated with the Family. This was initially noted by Sunday at the conclusion of the version 2.1 missions, which he describes as a comprehensive Gallagher mission.
In subsequent version 2.2, Gallagher is identified as the originator of the Dreamflux Reef and the subordinate of the Watchmaker. In addition, he identifies himself as Gallagher, the historian of genre fiction.
He is also responsible for dispatching the invitation addressed to the Watchmaker for the Charmony Festival.
Nevertheless, our current knowledge includes the identity of Gallagher, his connection to the Penacony narrative, and the current status of his existence. Indeed, who is Gallagher precisely, and what is the reason for his prolonged existence?
Is Gallagher Dead or Alive?
So, has Gallagher passed away? Indeed, I believe that Gallagher himself has perished in the film Honkai Star Rail. If my hypothesis regarding Gallagher as a fictitious character created to assist the residents of Penacony is accurate, then Gallagher’s mission is accomplished and he consequently loses his significance in the narrative.
Besides the letter, we also received the Page of Past Dreams, which portrays graffiti created by a young boy. The graffiti showcases Misha, Clockie, the Origami Birds, and an additional figure adorned with ornamental flowers.
Should Gallagher have authored this, then his declaration on his age of 12 in the version 2.1 missions becomes far more logical at present. If this youngster is indeed Mikhail or another individual, it is quite probable that they were the creator of Gallagher.
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