Alister Azimuth

The exiled Lombax who gave Emperor Tachyon the technology that nearly ended his race.

Alister Azimuth is a Lombax warrior and former friend of Ratchet's father, Kaden. Exiled after his catastrophic mistake—giving Emperor Tachyon the technology that allowed him to build his fleet and wage war—he became the keeper of forbidden knowledge regarding the Great Clock. Once a trusted figure, Azimuth's history is marked by this tragic error, which led to the near-extinction of the Lombaxes remaining in the Polaris Galaxy. He operates as an independent force driven by a desperate desire to rewrite this past mistake. His journey involves tracking Clank and Ratchet across various worlds, seeking an Obsidian Eye to communicate with the robot and eventually attempting to use the Great Clock's power to save his lost family.

Quick Facts

Species: Lombax
First appearance: Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time

Lore & Background

Azimuth is a Lombax who was exiled after his mistake, not left behind when his race fled from Emperor Tachyon. He had previously been a good friend of Kaden, Ratchet's father. His history is defined by a catastrophic mistake: he gave Tachyon the technology that allowed the warlord to build his fleet and wage war, for which Azimuth was exiled. Years later, he learned of Clank's capture at the Great Clock and guessed this based on his own research. Teaming up with Ratchet, they sought an Obsidian Eye to talk to Clank, which was obtained earlier on Sargasso. During their journey, Azimuth revealed his indirect responsibility for the near-extinction of his race. He planned to use the Great Clock to rewrite history and save the Lombaxes, believing this risk was worth it despite warnings from Orvus about the damage to reality. In the final confrontation, Clank locked Azimuth out of the Orvus Chamber before Azimuth struck Ratchet, injuring him, but Ratchet later recovered.

Reader's Guide

Alister Azimuth is a pivotal character whose actions drive the climax of the game. Players encounter him on Torren IV after following Qwark's intel. His character arc involves revealing his guilt over giving Tachyon Lombax technology and his plan to use the Great Clock to fix history. Key moments include his confession on planet Lumos, his kidnapping by Lord Vorselon which forces a rescue mission for Ratchet, and his final confrontation at the Great Clock. In the original timeline, he kills Ratchet but is stopped by Clank reversing time six minutes. In the new timeline, Azimuth reaches the Orvus Chamber first and initiates a time shift. As the Clock shatters, Ratchet injures him while trying to stop the controls. Feeling remorse for risking existence itself, Azimuth manages to stop the Clock from completely breaking at the cost of his own life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Alister Azimuth?

Alister Azimuth is an exiled Lombax warrior and former friend of Ratchet's father, Kaden. He was left behind when the rest of his race fled Tachyon's genocide, eventually becoming a solitary guardian of forbidden knowledge.

What role does he play in the story?

He serves as a mysterious guide who tracks Ratchet and Clank across worlds to retrieve an Obsidian Eye for communication. His primary goal is to correct a past mistake by stopping the Great Clock before it destroys the universe.

Why was Alister Azimuth exiled from his people?

Azimuth made a tragic error by handing Lombax technology over to Tachyon, which nearly led to the extinction of his entire race. This betrayal caused him to be cast out and live in isolation as he sought redemption.