Gates

Gates is the key figure in 6-4, the faction that generally shares her beliefs. As 6-4's practices demonstrate, she takes pride in her principles and ideals; she rejects contracts she disagrees with or that otherwise violate her rights and convictions. That said, she finds common ground with the Militia's cause: she believes the Border should be independent and free from the IMC and its oppression. However, she insists on acting in her own way, outside the Militia's command structure and with her own ideas about how to achieve Border independence. 6-4 is a tight-knit brotherhood of pilots and mercenaries who value teamwork and camaraderie, and few exemplify this better than Commander Gates herself. She lives and breathes 6-4 and its members, takes pride in her elite status, and treats the organization like her own family; she explicitly states this herself. As a field commander, he acts naturally and even somewhat brusquely, but he greatly encourages his pilots, keeping them always focused on their tasks and achieving their objectives.
Self-assured. She speaks with authority and gives orders naturally, reflecting the confidence of someone accustomed to leading veteran pilots.
Professional. Focuses on the mission and avoids exaggerated emotions. Communication is usually brief and direct.
Courageous. She personally participates in high-risk operations instead of staying away from combat.
Respectful to allies. Treats Militia members as comrades in arms, even when they belong to other units.
Charismatic. Although she is serious when the situation requires it, she transmits enthusiasm and raises the morale of those who fight alongside her.
She is not presented as a stern or intimidating leader, but as someone whose authority comes from her experience and competence.

Their uniform combines a military exoskeleton with lightweight armor designed for the extreme mobility of the Pilots.
He wears a full-face helmet with an IMC design inherited from the first Titanfall. It's angular, with a completely opaque black visor that obscures his eyes and the rest of his face. The front has straight lines and reinforced panels, while the sides house sensors and communication systems.
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The torso is covered by a composite plate armor vest in shades of dark blue, gray, and black. Multiple attachment points, fasteners, and mounts for tactical equipment are located over the armor.
The shoulders feature low-profile rigid shoulder pads, sufficient to protect without restricting movement.
Underneath the armor he wears a tight-fitting suit made of technical fabric, with flexible areas in the neck, armpits, waist and joints to facilitate the Pilots' characteristic parkour.
The arms are protected by armored elbow and forearm guards, as well as reinforced tactical gloves with knuckle and finger protection.
Around his waist he wears a harness with a utility belt, pockets, hooks, and compartments for ammunition and tools.
The legs feature armored thigh guards, robust knee pads, and shin guards, all integrated into the exosuit.
The boots are tall, heavy and reinforced, with high-grip soles and mechanisms compatible with the Pilots' jumping and movement systems.
The back incorporates a mechanical harness where the Pilot's systems are integrated, including mechanisms related to the grapple hook and other mobility equipment.
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Overall, her appearance conveys the image of a veteran soldier: practical, tough, and prepared for high-speed operations, without any ornamental elements.

The Pilots became the most valuable units on both sides. Thanks to their training, the Titans, enormous fighting machines controlled by a single pilot, could turn the tide of a battle.
Situation at the start of Titanfall 2
When the campaign begins, the war has been going on for many years without a clear victor.
The IMC develops a superweapon known as the Fold Weapon, capable of destroying planets using technology based on the manipulation of space-time.
The story follows Jack Cooper, a Militia rifleman who, after the death of his superior, inherits the Titan BT-7274. They embark on a mission to prevent the IMC from using the weapon, which could definitively decide the outcome of the war.

Gates is the commander of The 6-4, a company of mercenary pilots fighting on the side of the Militia.
The characters most closely associated with her are:
Davis: A joking and very talkative pilot. He constantly brings humor and often breaks the tension on missions. His personality contrasts with Gates' more focused attitude.
Droz: Davis's regular partner. He shares his love of jokes, though he proves to be a very competent fighter. The two form an inseparable duo.
Jack Cooper: protagonist of the campaign. Gates cooperates with him during several operations and ends up treating him as an equal, recognizing his skill as a pilot.
BT-7274: Cooper's Titan. Gates considers it a valuable resource for the mission and cooperates with it with complete ease.
The dynamics of The 6-4
The most striking thing about the group is the atmosphere of camaraderie. Unlike an extremely rigid military unit, The 6-4 conveys the feeling of a family of veteran soldiers:
There is trust among its members.
Jokes are common even in the midst of combat.
They all demonstrate a high level of skill as pilots.
They are very loyal to each other.
As a leader, Gates allows for that relaxed atmosphere, but when it comes time to act, everyone follows his orders without question.

Centuries in the future, humanity has colonized numerous star systems. These territories are divided into two large regions:
The Core Systems: where government, industry, and large corporations are concentrated.
The Frontier: a vast region of distant planets rich in natural resources, but with little infrastructure and far from the central power.
Initially, the Frontier was colonized by civilians, explorers, and companies seeking new opportunities.
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The Interstellar Manufacturing Corporation (IMC) began as a massive corporation tasked with exploiting resources and developing the colonies. Over time, it acquired immense economic and military power, eventually functioning almost as its own government.
When the Core's resources began to dwindle, the IMC returned to the Frontier with the intention of directly controlling its wealth. This entailed:
Occupy colonies.
To impose their authority through military force.
Extract resources for the benefit of the Core.
Suppress any opposition.
Many residents of the border considered these actions an occupation.
The Birth of the Militia
In response, the Frontier Militia emerged, an alliance of:
Settlers.
Ex-soldiers.
Mercenaries.
Rebels.
Volunteers from different planets.
Although it was less organized and had fewer resources than the IMC, it knew the terrain better and fought to maintain the independence of the colonies.
The Border War
For decades, both forces waged a war that extended across numerous planetary systems.
The battles included:
Land battles.
Orbital assaults.
Mass landings.
Guerrilla warfare.
Special forces operations.
The Pilots became the most valuable units on both sides. Thanks to their training, the Titans, enormous fighting machines controlled by a single pilot, could turn the tide of a battle.

His face is a mask of steel and dark glass. The smooth, impenetrable black visor makes it impossible to distinguish any human feature, giving him a cold expression.

Like the other members of the 6-4, Gates wears a helmet design (the "Assault" model of the male IMC Pilot) from the first Titanfall that isn't presently available to players.
Also like the other members of the 6-4, Gates has yet to reveal his face to the player. Of the four female leads in Titanfall 2 (herself, Sarah Briggs, Ash and Slone), she and Ash are the only ones not to show their faces, as Ash is a Simulacrum, and Gates donning her Pilot helmet at all times.
Like fellow members Davis and Droz, Gates previously appeared in the mission The Three Towers as one of the two IMC Atlas Titans deployed at the beginning. Due to the non-linear structure of the campaign, and the fact that Gates is depicted as an IMC Pilot in the mission despite being Militia-aligned in Titanfall 2, their appearances can be considered non-canon. It is likely their names were simply recycled for some of the 6-4 members.
Gates was originally conceived as a female alternative to Jack Cooper, known as "Jill" Cooper; this is because Titanfall 2's campaign was originally going to allow the player to choose the player character's gender.[3][4] As development continued, this feature was scrapped, and Gates became a separate character entirely.[Note 1]
In the Titanfall 2 Tech Test and in the multiplayer at launch, Gates used a model that was essentially a re-textured Jack Cooper, and even had the same tattoos. This was changed to its proper campaign model in the A Glitch in the Frontier update.

Frontier War
Battle of Airbase Sierra
Main article: Battle of Airbase Sierra
Gates was the captain of an IMC Marine squadron that was deployed to IMC Airbase Sierra, located on the fourth moon of Demeter, in response to an attack by the Frontier Militia. She piloted a Titan and fought alongside Captain Alavi until she was either incapacitated or successfully defeated the Militia attackers.

Sometime following the Battle of Airbase Sierra, Gates defected from the IMC and formed a Militia-sympathetic independent faction of bounty hunters and freelance Pilots, known as the 6-4. She recruited Captains Droz and Davis, two Pilots from the Frontier Militia who she battled against during her time at Airbase Sierra.

Battle of Typhon
Main article: Battle of Typhon
Gates, along with the 6-4 as a whole, would deploy in the later stages of the Battle of Typhon, following the successful activation of an IMC Interstellar Beacon by Pilot Jack Cooper and the 3rd Militia Grenadiers. Deploying in Blackbird Squadron, the 6-4 would attempt to help the Militia with stopping the IMS Draconis from delivering the Ark to the Fold Weapon. She, along with Bear, Davis, and Droz, assisted Militia Pilot Jack Cooper in the boarding and hijacking of the IMS Malta, one of the carriers escorting the Draconis.[1]

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After clearing the bridge with the help of the others, Gates and the 6-4 provided cover fire during Cooper's battle with Viper atop the Malta itself. They maintained control of the carrier and its guns and used it to prevent reinforcements from surrounding Cooper, with Gates reassuring Cooper that they have their back.[2]

Gates continues to serve as section commander for the 6-4; she is the faction's field commander and announcer in the game's multiplayer component

Gates is the section commander of The 6-4, an independent faction of bounty hunters and mercenary pilots sympathetic to the Militia. An expert grappling hook pilot, she is a supporting character in Titanfall and a supporting character in the Titanfall 2 single-player campaign, where The 6-4 plays a crucial role in the Militia's victory at the Battle of Typhon. She also appears as the leader of The 6-4 faction in the game's multiplayer mode.