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Ya moron. Getting a visual feed is nothing compared to immersing yourself in the real thing. There's a world of difference between the two. It's all about reality.
—Matthews, about wanting to attend a concert in person

Captain Matthews (マシューズ船長, Mashūzu senchō) is the captain of the Elsa spaceship. He owes a substantial debt to Gaignun Kukai and works for the Kukai Foundation in order to repay it.

Background[]

Matthews once served as a Galaxy Federation Marine with current Ormus A.M.W.S. pilot, Hermann. In Xenosaga: The Animation, this leads to him forming a rapport with Luis Virgil, with whom he shares his military status and similar personality.

Matthews probably had a connection to the U-TIC Organization when he was in the Marines.[citation needed] After rescuing Ziggy and MOMO Mizrahi, who had escaped from Pleroma, when he found out that they were being chased by the U-TIC Organization, he was surprised. He whispered "I haven't heard that awful name in a long time."

Judging from his age and personal history, he probably participated in the Miltian Conflict as a Marine 14 years ago. What did he see there relating to the U-TIC Organization? What did he experience? There is also a possibility that this was the direct influence that made him retire from the Marines. It is hard to think that the Elsa is merely a single transport ship in relation to the Kukai Foundation. In that respect as well, Matthews' past is relevant.[citation needed]

Xenosaga[]

Having been dragged into the events of the story when KOS-MOS is found by the Elsa in the debris of the Woglinde, Captain Matthews lends his assistance to the party for the rest of the series on the orders of the Kukai Foundation and largely serves as comic relief alongside his crew, chaos, Hammer and Tony.

At the end, Matthews is one of those who embarks on a mission to find Lost Jerusalem, the lost homeland of humanity.

Trivia[]

  • According to Xenosaga: Official Design Materials, Matthews is classified as an Enneagram type 7, along with Hammer, Miyuki Itsumi, Shion Uzuki, and Tony.
  • He is an avid fan of the Seraphim Sisters, and often dreams of going to one of their concerts once the debt has been cleared.
  • One of his defining physical features is a hat which reads, "Caution! I am a boozer! Banzai! Banzai!"
  • Matthews also enjoys fruity drinks like orange juice.[citation needed]
  • Considering all the Christian symbolism in the series, he may be named after Matthew the Apostle, one of the Apostles of Jesus Christ.
  • The official website for Xenosaga: The Animation contains a series of journal entries from Matthews' perspective, describing the events of each episode.

Gallery[]

Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht[]

Xenosaga Freaks: XenoComi[]

Xenosaga: The Animation[]

Xenosaga: The Manga[]

Xenosaga I & II[]

Xenosaga Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und Böse[]


Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra[]

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