General RAAM

General RAAM was the High General of the Locust Army, having risen from a Drone soldier to a member of the Theron Guard through his skill, intellect, and strength. His loyalty to the Horde and Queen Myrrah earned him the title of head of the Locust Horde's military leadership. RAAM led the Bloodied Vanguard with Skorge against the Lambent during the Lambent War and also served on the Locust Council. He had a passion to wipe out all Lambent and Humanity, and with his intelligence and willpower, he almost succeeded.

Quick Facts

Role: General of the Locust Horde
Affiliation: Locust Horde
Species: Locust (High-Grade)
Signature weapon: Chainsaw Axe; Lancer
Status: Deceased
Notable feat: Surviving a direct explosion from an Imulsion bomb

Lore & Background

The conflict between humanity and the subterranean reptilian humanoid known as the Locust Horde on the world of Sera. It notes that the first installment, Gears of War, was released on November 7, 2006, and follows Marcus Fenix leading a last-ditch effort to destroy the Locust. Queen Myrrah pledging to continue the war effort after the Lightmass Offensive. However, it does not mention General RAAM, his specific role within the Horde hierarchy, or any events involving him directly.

Reader's Guide

Gameplay elements such as cover-based combat and the use of objects to avoid gunfire. It mentions that players battle AI opponents on Xbox Live and face the Locust Horde, their mutated counterparts the Lambent, and security forces. It details specific weapons like the Lightmass Bomb and the Hammer of Dawn satellite system. However, there is no information regarding General RAAM as a boss encounter, his combat mechanics, signature weapons like a Chainsaw Axe, or his defeat.

Did You Know?

Gears of War: Judgment is a spin-off prequel released in 2013 that focuses on Damon Baird instead of Marcus Fenix.
Queen Myrrah ordered the sinking of Jacinto to flood the Hollow and drown the Lambent.