Buck

Buck
Just don't forget that we are the hunters.
General information
Real Name	Sébastien Côté
Organization	JTF2
Position	Attacker
Birthplace	Montreal, QC
Date of birth	August 20, 1980
Height	5'10" (1.78M)
Weight	185lbs (78KG)
Unlock	25,000 600 Free for Season Pass owners
Voice Actor	Lucien Bergeron
Statistics
Health Rating	●●○ Medium
Speed Rating	●●○ Medium

Sébastien "Buck" Côté is an Attacking Operator featured in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, introduced in the Operation Black Ice DLC expansion alongside Frost.

Biography

A Montreal native, Côté always wanted to lead an unconventional life. He enrolled in the Canadian Armed Force via the Regular Officer Training Plan, which allowed him to attend University and obtain a degree in criminology. After graduation, he became an MP in the Canadian Army.

When his time in the Army was completed he joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and eventually became a part of the Emergency Response Team. After excelling in his ERT role he was invited by the Canadian military to re-up and become a member of JTF2.

Psychological Profile

Highly pragmatic, Côté will always take the shortest distance between two points. He is not one to mince words or become hyperbolic. He enjoys simple mechanical devices rather than the more high-tech arsenal employed by other members of Team Rainbow.

Gameplay Description

A Medium Armored Operator, Buck's unique gadget is an under-barrel mounted shotgun known as the "Skeleton Key", otherwise designated as the SK 4-12. This shotgun has a higher destructive potential than any of the other known shotguns.

• Buck, much like Sledge, is an Operator meant for quick breaches, as his Skeleton Key is able to break through non-reinforced surfaces better than any other available shotgun in the game.

• As to how much more destruction it creates, the Skeleton Key creates holes larger than other shotguns according to the Caliber-based Destruction model implemented during the Operation Red Crow update.
• Due to it having heightened destructive capabilities, shooting from a bit farther away from a surface is a viable tactic in spreading pellets out more for larger holes.

• Using the special gadget button (PC: MMB) will switch between Buck's current firearm and the Skeleton Key. The Skeleton Key operates like any other firearm.
• Although not meant to be used for combat, the Skeleton Key has a maximum damage of approximately 31 per pellet. Compared to other shotguns, the Skeleton Key's damage dropoff is greater, reaching 11 damage per pellet by 22m.

• The Skeleton Key holds 4 + 1 shells, with 16 shells in reserve.

Loadout

Loadout
Primary	C8-SFW Assault Rifle CAMRS Marksman Rifle
Secondary	Mk1 9mm Handgun
Gadget	Stun Grenade x 3 Frag Grenade x 2

Unique Gadget

Unique Gadget
	Skeleton Key SK 4-12

"Toggles under-barrel shotgun attachment on his main weapon."
— SK 4-12 Description

The Skeleton Key, an under-barrel mounted 12 gauge shotgun, allows Buck to swiftly breach and target hostiles. By changing hand positions on his assault rifle, he is able to quickly switch from ranged to close-quarter combat. The Skeleton Key is also an effective breaching tool to destroy barricades or create a line of sight.

Quotes

Buck's Quotes

Outbreak: Sierra Paradise "What? No welcoming committee?" "Maybe we've caught them off-guard." "Jäger has the worst luck. You think the crash killed whatever took him down?" "I don't have any answers for you. I wish I did." "These guys don't know when to quit, do they?" "Relax, I have have enough bullets for all of them." "At least we're getting some fresh air. Could be worse." "I bet he's already fixed himself with duct tape and plastic wrap." "You'd better not have died on me." Outbreak: Sierra Veterans Wing "Twenty bucks says this exfil is a bust." "Grab the doctor, find the cure. What's not to like?" "Our mission hasn't changed. Focus on the that instead." "C'est correct. We'll manage." "We're almost home free. You can do it, doc." Outbreak: The Nest "You wanna let me in on any "special" tactics you've got planned?" "It's nice to put all of that training to use." "Couldn't have said it better myself." "Well, when you've got a bunch of rusty cars to protect, you can't be too careful." Spawning "Just don't forget that we are the hunters." "Just stick to the plan and everything will be okay." "Remember: We are the hunters, they are the prey." "Remember the plan, but be ready to adapt." "It's second nature." "Whatever." Using Stun Grenade "Throwing flashbang!" Using Frag Grenade "Frag Grenade out!" "Frag out!" Reloading "Loading new mag!" "Need to reload!" "Reload!" "Reloading!" "Swapping mags!" Reviving "Easy, I've got you." "I've got you." "You're going to be okay." Getting Hostage "I have the package." "Package secured." "Retrieved the package." "Secured the package." "Securing the package." "We have secured the package." "We've got the package." Moving Hostage "Follow me." "Make a run for it!" "Run now!" "Stay with me." "This way." "We have to run." "We need to move fast." Dropping Hostage "Don't move." "Stay here." "Stay put." "Stay here and keep your head down!" "Wait, hold on."

Trivia

• The name of the under-barrel mounted shotgun, Skeleton Key, alludes to the KAC Masterkey under-barrel mounted shotgun, as a Skeleton key is a type of Master key. The names of both shotguns allude to their use as door breaching shotguns.

• The weapon itself is based on the M26 MASS underbarrel shotgun. However, the actual attachment is bolt-action instead of semi-automatic, unlike its in-game portrayal.

• His blood type is O+ according to one of the pouches on his rig.
• A patch showing the flag of Quebec, Buck's birthplace, is present on his right arm.

Gameplay Videos

Rainbow Six Siege - Operator Profile BUCK

Patch Changes

Update 2.3.0; September 5, 2017 Patch: Model optimized. Face rigging updated. Update 2.2.1; June 6, 2017 Patch: Hitbox reworked. Update 2.1.2; March 15, 2017 Patch: Additional magazine for the Skeleton Key is added. Update 3.0; May 10, 2016 Patch: Breach Charges are replaced with Frag Grenades. Skeleton Key's effective range is reduced to two metres. Update 2.3; March 30, 2016 Patch: Skeleton Key's destruction radius is enhanced. Update 2.0; Feburary 2, 2016 Patch: Introduction alongside Frost.