Nicole Horne
The pharmaceutical CEO who ordered the murder of Max Payne's family.
Nicole Horne is the final boss and a central antagonist in the 2001 video game Max Payne. As the CEO of a major pharmaceutical company, she masterminded the conspiracy surrounding the designer drug Valkyr and personally ordered the murders of Max Payne's wife Michelle and their newborn daughter Rose.
Quick Facts
- First appears
- Max Payne (2001)
Lore & Background
Nicole Horne is the head of a pharmaceutical company that is part of the large conspiracy involving organized crime, a secret society, and the United States Armed Forces. She ordered the murder of Max Payne's wife Michelle and their newborn daughter Rose, who were killed by armed junkies high on Valkyr. Horne's role is revealed as part of the conspiracy that Max uncovers during his investigation. In the game's climax, Max confronts and kills Horne, making her the final boss.
Reader's Guide
In the game, Max Payne must confront Nicole Horne as part of the conspiracy. The player progresses through levels to reach her, facing mercenaries and other enemies.
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