Narrator

From Space Quest Omnipedia

The Narrator making an observation about Roger's janitorial skills
Gender:	Male
Species:	Human
Profession and/or purpose:	Space Quest Narrator
Games seen or mentioned in:	All of them
Locations seen or mentioned in:	Everywhere
Voice Actor(s):	Gary Owens

Contents 1 Backstory 2 Backstory 3 Game Involvement 4 Facts 5 Dialogue

[edit] Backstory

The Narrator is an unseen individual from the Space Quest video game series. In the video games, the Narrator imparts words of wisdom, gives descriptions of various environments and items, and generally makes fun of Roger Wilco constantly. This tendency towards jabs at Roger reveals that the Narrator has a rather sarcastic sense of humor. He has even been known to mock Roger when he dies.

Generally Roger appears oblivious to this unseen entity, though on several occasions (mainly in Space Quest 6), Roger has been known to converse with the Narrator, and several other characters mention hearing something after a comment by the Narrator.

The Narrator is not mentioned in the journal disks Roger Wilco sent back to Sierra On-line which inspired each of the Space Quest Games. Roger Wilco does mention an Eternal Entity and a Nemesis which may be similar to the Narrator. Roger appears as his own narrator in the Official Guide to Roger Wilco's Space Adventures.

[edit] Backstory

The Narrator is an unseen individual seen in the Space Quest series of video games based on Roger Wilco's real-life adventures. He imparts words of wisdom, gives descriptions of various environments and items, and generally makes fun of Roger Wilco constantly. This tendency towards jabs at Roger reveals that the Narrator has a rather sarcastic sense of humor. He has even been known to mock Roger when he dies.

Generally Roger appears oblivious to this unseen entity, though on several occasions (mainly in Space Quest 6), in the games Roger has been known to converse with the Narrator, and several other characters mention hearing something after a comment by the Narrator.

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[edit] Game Involvement

The Narrator has been with Roger since day one, and it does not appear that he will be leaving any time soon. Given that Roger has talked with the Narrator, it must be wondered if the Narrator is a real galactic entity or simply a figment of Roger's imagination.

[edit] Facts

[edit] Dialogue

• "Thank you for playing Space Quest. Too bad you've failed miserably and doomed all your people to a horrible death at the hands of the Sariens. If you continue playing as skillfully as this, we'll never have a chance for a sequel. Better luck next time." -SQ1EGA
• "Way to go, wing nut! Once again you've demonstrated your inability to sustain life. You quickly glance about the room to see if anyone saw you blow it. Thank you for playing Space Quest II, Roger Wilco. You've been swell to watch. Have a nice day." -SQ2
• "You are now dead. Thank you for playing Space Quest: The Lost Chapter. Better luck next time!" -SQ:TLC
• "Congratulations On Your Recent Death! Thanks for playing Space Quest III. As usual, you've been a real hoot." -SQ3
• "We're glad you could play Space Quest IV. As usual, you've been a real pantload." -SQ4

• Dialogue with Roger cut from SQ6
  • Narrator: I've got to admit, it's interesting the way you've managed to accomplish some... things. I mean, I thought this gig was up sequels ago!
  • Roger: Yeah... thanks for the vote of confidence.
  • Narrator: No, really, I thought you'd bite the big one games ago! Even cost me a few buckazoids down at the Game Narrator's Guild.
  • Roger: You know, there are other narrators who wouldn't mind hooking up with this series.
  • Narrator: Touchy, eh? Well, anyways, I've got a contract! If I were you, I'd get back to playing Joe Spacehero so both our checks will cash!
  • Roger: Okay! I heard you!