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|title = Rook
  
|title = Rook
 
|image = Large-rook.eed2777a.png
  
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|imagecaption = Time for some serious protection.
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|imagecaption = Stay alert near soft cover.
 
|image2 = [[File:Rook_Badge_New 2.png]]
  
|image2 = [[File:Rook_Badge_New 2.png]]
 
|voiceactor = [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0116199/ Marc-André Brunet]
  
|voiceactor = [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0116199/ Marc-André Brunet]
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|organization = [[File:GIGN_Flag.png]] [[GIGN]]
  
 
|realname = Julien Nizan
  
|realname = Julien Nizan
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|organization = [[File:GIGN patch.png|25px|link=GIGN]] [[GIGN]]
 
|position = Defender
  
|position = Defender
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|birthplace = [[File:Flag of France.png|border|France]] [[wikipedia:Tours|Tours]], [[wikipedia:France|France]]
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|nationality = French
  
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|birthplace = [[wikipedia:Tours|Tours]], [[wikipedia:France|France]]
  
 
|dob = January 6, 1990
  
|dob = January 6, 1990
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|age = {{Age
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|birth_year=1990
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|birth_day=6}}
 
|height = 5'9" (1.75M)
  
|height = 5'9" (1.75M)
 
|weight = 158.7lbs (72KG)
  
|weight = 158.7lbs (72KG)
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|armor = <span style="font-size:24pt">&#9679;&#9679;&#9679;</span><br /><small>Heavy</small>
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|unlock = {{Color|renown|500-2,000}} {{Currency|renown}}
  
 
|speed = <span style="font-size:24pt">&#9679;&#9675;&#9675;</span><br /><small>Slow</small>
  
|speed = <span style="font-size:24pt">&#9679;&#9675;&#9675;</span><br /><small>Slow</small>
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|video = [[File:Rainbow Six Siege Rook Operator Video|300px]]}}
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|armor = <span style="font-size:24pt">&#9679;&#9679;&#9679;</span><br /><small>Heavy</small>}}
  
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{{Quote|I trust that the ceramic trauma plate I'm wearing will stop a .357 Magnum round traveling at four-hundred and ninety meters per second. I trust myself not to move, not to flinch. I trust my team mates and they trust me.|Rook}}
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{{Quote|Drops a supply bag full of armor plates for his team to use.|R1N "Rhino" Armor Description}}
  
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'''Julien "Rook" Nizan''' is a Defending Operator featured in ''[[Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege]]''.
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[[File:Rainbow Six Siege Rook Operator Video|270px]]
  
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'''Julien "Rook" Nizan''' is a Defending Operator featured in ''[[Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege]]''. A Heavy Armored Operator, Rook's unique gadget is a bag of five R1N "Rhino" Armor Plates. These Armor Plates can be picked up and equipped for added damage resistance.
  
   
 
==Biography==
  
==Biography==
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Julien Nizan was born on January 6, 1990 in Tours, France. Nizan was the youngest son of a working-class family. His father was a respected stone mason while his mother held numerous jobs. Both of them informed his sense of architectural design and precision, helping him earn top rankings in school. Along with Nizan's intellectual interests, he excelled in athletics from an early age, including Track & Field, fencing, and cycling. He later dropped out of university to cycle across France. At age eighteen, the Gendarmerie enlisted his father for an anti-corruption sting with local businesses. Nizan was fascinated by the level of planning required by the police. He subsequently enlisted in the Gendarmerie Nationale and was assigned to the Highway Patrol Unit.
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In school, Nizan excelled at athletics specifically in Track and Field. The youngest son of a working-class family, he enlisted in the Gendarmerie Nationale at eighteen and found himself assigned to the Highway Patrol unit. During basic training, Nizan discovered his aptitude for firearms, a skill that he would continue to develop and master over them during his time with the Gendarmerie Nationale. His skill with a rifle eventually attracted the attention of the GIGN.
  
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Nizan thrived in his training, which included specialized qualifications in weapons, surveillance, and criminal investigations. His adaptability put him at the top of the list in military and defense courses, quickly catching the attention of the [[GIGN]]. His first operations with that unit combined all of the elements to satisfy his endless pursuit of challenges and adventure, according to staff psychologists. Specializing in hostage rescue and surveillance, Nizan's list of successful interventions is extensive.<ref>Rook's In-game BIO > BACKGROUND section</ref>
   
 
===Psychological Profile===
  
===Psychological Profile===
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Nizan is idealistic and trusting. He can be impulsive and must self-regulate in order to remain on task. When his focus is clear, he is decisive and driven to complete the task at hand.
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Nizan is idealistic and trusting. He can be impulsive and must self-regulate in order to remain on task. When his focus is clear, he is decisive and driven to complete the task at hand.<ref>Rook's In-game BIO > PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE section</ref>
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===Psychological Report===
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''In reviewing Specialist Julien "Rook" Nizan's file, what stands out is his ability to adapt to demands. Very quickly into our conversation it was clear that Nizan's interests are wide-reaching. From his descriptions, it sounds like his parents imparted their eclectic tastes. Julien and his sister, Elodie, were especially encouraged to be curious about everything. I would argue that it's this openness to the world around him that led to the creation of his protective - yet still highly flexible - armor plating. […]''
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''Nizan's father is a stone mason, which requires imagination, precision, and dedication. His mother's ability to explore different vocations with verve - bookkeeping, street busker, florist, tour guide, sommelier, and chef - all strongly influenced how Nizan adapts to challenges and what goals he sets out for himself. […] THe field reports reflect some of Nizan's chameleon-like way of merging into whatever role is required. This kind of versatility is rare - I've asked leads such as Specialist [[Doc|Gustav "Doc" Kateb]] and [[Castle|Miles "Castle" Campbell]] to challenge Nizan more during operations. […]''
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''I'm curious about how Nizan went from studying architecture to joining law enforcement. He grew up passionate about cycling, auto racing, and rock concerts, and he spend an inordinate amount of time trying to devise a scheme by which these could become careers. Ultimately, his interests evolved. Dropping out of university to cycle around France gave him his first sense of freedom. And then his world expanded further when he returned. At that time, the Gendarmerie enlisted his civilian father for an anti-corruption sting with local businesses. Nizan told me he was fascinated by the level of planning required by the police. […]''
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''Right from the beginning, Nizan remembers appreciating the broad spectrum of skills and range of expertise required to be in law enforcement and the military. Every day is different. […] Nizan is one of the more constant optimists on the team. His ability to energize other specialists is important, and he's certainly well liked. I'd like to see Nizan's sense of adventure put to better use, however. Complacency benefits no one.''
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:- [[Harry Pandey|Dr. Harishva "Harry" Pandey]], Director of Rainbow
   
 
==Gameplay Overview==
  
==Gameplay Overview==
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A Heavy Armored Operator, Rook comes with a bag of five R1N "Rhino" Armor Plates. These Armor Plates can be picked up and equipped for added damage resistance.
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Rook is a functionally very simple Operator to utilize and understand. For new players, he is a satisfying starting Op when trying to learn the ropes of the game.
  
   
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*Rook's Armor Plates come in a satchel which he can place down. In it, there will be five Armor Plates ready to be picked up. When worn, they grant a 20% reduction in damage for all Operators.
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===As Rook===
  
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:*Attackers can also pick up Armor Plates, though they will not have a HUD icon signifying its location and contents.
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*When worn, Rook's Armor Plates grants 20% damage resistance (damage taken reduced to 80%).
  
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:*Although the Armor Plate works similarly to increasing the Operator's armor rating by over one level (e.g. making Light Armored Operators sturdier than a normal Medium Armored Operator), it ''does not'' reduce the Operator's movement speed.
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:*Although the Armor Plate works similarly to increasing the Operator's armor rating by over one level (e.g. making Light Armored Operators as sturdy as a normal Heavy Armored Operator), it does not reduce the Operator's movement speed.
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:*Unlike other gadgets, Rook cannot pick up the satchel once dropped.
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:*Armor Plates guarantee that the Operator wearing it is [[DBNO|downed]] instead of killed when shot. However, take note that being shot in the head, or hit by any more bullets after being downed will still be lethal.
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*Armor Plates guarantee that the Operator wearing it is [[DBNO|downed]] instead of killed when shot. However, take note that being shot in the head, or hit by any more bullets after being downed will still be lethal.
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::*When downed, the Operator will lose their Armor Plate. Thus, if there happens to be some extra Plates left, the Operator can and should go over and pick it up.
  
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::*While the Armor Plate insures that the Operator is downed, the DBNO policy of "can only be downed once per round" applies. Wearing a new pair of Plates after being downed once will not prevent the Operator's death the next time they are shot down.
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:*When downed, the Operator will lose their Armor Plate. Thus, if there happen to be some extra Plates left, the Operator will need to replenish their supplies.
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:*While the Armor Plate ensures that the Operator is downed, the DBNO policy of "can only be downed once per round" applies. Wearing a new pair of Plates after being downed once will not prevent the Operator's death the next time they are shot down.
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*Rook's Armor Plates come in a satchel which he can place down. In it, there will be five Armor Plates ready to be picked up.
  
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:*Uniquely, being downed while wearing the Armor Plate doubles the Bleedout timer, for a maximum of 120 seconds.
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:*Because Rook does not need to attend to the satchel for other Operators to equip it, it is recommended that he places it down as soon as he can.
  
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*The satchel can be destroyed by any source of damage after being placed.
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:*The satchel is destructible, and all leftover Plates will disappear with it. Therefore, be careful not to shoot/melee it before all allies pick it up.
  
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:*The satchel is sturdier than other gadgets. Aside from explosives or melee, destroying it takes more than a couple of hits.
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:*If all Plates have not been picked up, and the Preparation Phase is over, Rook can decide on destroying the satchel as enemy Operators are also able to interact with the Plates if able.
  
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::*Rook will not lose points for destroying the satchel; allies will under the pretense of "destroying a teammate's gadget", which they are.
  
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::*Rook should communicate with teammates before destroying the satchel, in the case that they were simply forgetful in not picking it up.
  
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:*Unlike other gadgets, Rook cannot pick up the satchel once dropped, so it is best if he places it in an accessible location that is away from the line of sight of windows, hatches and doorways.
  
   
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===As an Ally===
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===Synergies===
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*When Rook is on the team, pick up his Armor Plate once it's dropped. There is literally no downside to wearing the Plate aside from a few seconds used up during the Preparation Phase.
  
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:*If Rook does not place down the Armor Plates immediately, attend to other business as a Defender, such as reinforcing walls and hatches or using one's own gadgets. However, communicate with Rook to let them know that he is making his allies wait for the Armor Plates.
  
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:*Like any player, Rook can be forgetful in destroying the satchel when the action phase starts and there are leftover Armor Plates within. Communicate with Rook, and if they are unresponsive, allies can take responsibility in destroying it for him.
  
 
*Rook works especially well with fellow GIGN defending Operator [[Doc]]. With his Stim Pistol at hand, he is able to heal allies, revive downed Operators from afar along with granting Operators an Overheal. These qualities shine with the damage reducing Armor Plates that guarantees DBNO.
  
*Rook works especially well with fellow GIGN defending Operator [[Doc]]. With his Stim Pistol at hand, he is able to heal allies, revive downed Operators from afar along with granting Operators an Overheal. These qualities shine with the damage reducing Armor Plates that guarantees DBNO.
   
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===As an Enemy===
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===Counters===
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*Even with the Plates on, Operators will die from melee attacks as usual.
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*While the Armor Plates may prevent a Defender from dying, and instead be downed, they are not impervious. Make sure to confirm the kill or shoot them in the head to bypass the Plates' defense.
  
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:*Though not particularly practical, [[Sledge|Sledge's]] Breaching Hammer will still kill an Operator with Armor Plates, as it counts as a melee strike.
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*To the annoyance of the Defending Operators, dance around the satchel when droning during the preparation phase. The Defenders might accidentally shoot the satchel when there are still Armor Plates within.
  
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*[[Twitch|Twitch's]] Shock Drone and [[Capitão|Capitão's]] asphyxiating bolts will deal consistent damage across all armor ratings, meaning Armor Plates won't do anything in those kinds of scenarios.
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*If there are still armor plates left behind and you are given the chance, you can pick up the Plates for yourself. Be careful though, as Rook could be using it as a trap.
  
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*Even with the Plates on, Operators will die from multiple explosions, such as [[Fuze|Fuze's]] Cluster Charges, along with melee attacks like anything else.
  
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*[[Twitch|Twitch's]] Shock Drone and [[Capitão|Capitão's]] asphyxiating bolts will deal consistent damage across all armor ratings, making the Armor Plates ineffective in reducing their damage.
  
   
 
==Loadout==
  
==Loadout==
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!colspan=2|Loadout
 
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|Primary
  
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*[[P90]]<br /><small style="color:grey;">Submachine Gun</small>
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*[[P90/Siege|P90]]<br /><small style="color:grey;">Submachine Gun</small>
 
*[[MP5/Siege|MP5]]<br /><small style="color:grey;">Submachine Gun</small>
  
*[[MP5/Siege|MP5]]<br /><small style="color:grey;">Submachine Gun</small>
 
*[[SG-CQB]]<br /><small style="color:grey;">Shotgun</small>
  
*[[SG-CQB]]<br /><small style="color:grey;">Shotgun</small>
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|Gadget
  
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*[[Deployable Shield]] x 1
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*[[Barbed Wire]] x 2
 
*[[Impact Grenade]] x 2
  
*[[Impact Grenade]] x 2
 
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|[[File:Rook Badge New.png|50px]]
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|Unique Gadget
  
 
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*{{Color|#ccac00|Armor Pack}} x 1<br /><small style="color:grey;">R1N "Rhino" Armor Pack</small>
  
*{{Color|#ccac00|Armor Pack}} x 1<br /><small style="color:grey;">R1N "Rhino" Armor Pack</small>
 
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{{Quote|Drops a supply bag full of armor plates for his team to use.|R1N "Rhino" Armor Description}}
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The [[GIGN|GIGN's]] R1N "Rhino" Armor contains a hot-pressed boron ceramic plate designed to stop small-arms fire from penetrating the chest cavity as well as offering small protection against trauma caused by back-face deformation. They are stored in a light-weight sturdy satchel for rapid field deployment.
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The trauma plates were initially designed as a low profile ballistics shield for "trust exercises". Nizan was first introduced to the trauma plate when he was on the receiving end of a .357 Magnum. The protection they provide and the ease in which a damaged plate could be replaced made the trauma plates a valuable addition to Team Rainbow's defenses.{{Clear}}
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===Device Evaluation===
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Device: R1N "Rhino" Armor - Armor Pack<br/>
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Operator: Specialist Julien "Rook" Nizan<br/>
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Evaluation Lead: Specialist [[Doc|Gustave "Doc" Kateb]]
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[[File:Rook Armor Pack.jpg|right|300px]]
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''Lab time has been limited. I understand this. But Specialist Julien Nizan's R1N "Rhino" Armor assessment has been bumped off of the schedule four times! I was informed that this was due to the straight forward nature of the Armor Pack and therefore doesn't require a full lab analysis. This is not ideal. How are these being prioritized? I'd like to have a meeting with Dr. Harry Pandey and Director [[Mira|Elena Alvarez]] (Six and Mira) to discuss the lab schedule priorities.''
   
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''THe R1N's composition of boron ceramic plates can limit damage from small arms and effectively "buys time" for the team from fatal impacts so that medical assistance can reach the team in time. As we all know, this is the single most important thing in combat - survival! With something so simple it's really exceptional and deserves respect. Please, lets discuss lab time.''
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===Loadout Description===
  
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The [[GIGN|GIGN’s]] R1N “Rhino” Armor contains a hot-pressed boron ceramic plate designed to stop small-arms fire from penetrating the chest cavity as well as offering small protection against trauma caused by back-face deformation. They are stored in a light-weight sturdy satchel for rapid field deployment.
  
   
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:- Doc
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The trauma plates were initially designed as a low profile ballistics shield for “trust exercises”. Nizan was first introduced to the trauma plate when he was on the receiving end of a .357 Magnum. The protection they provide and the ease in which a damaged plate could be replaced made the trauma plates a valuable addition to Team Rainbow’s defenses.
  
   
 
==Quotes==
  
==Quotes==
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{|class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
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!style = "border: 1px #4d4f53 solid"|Rook's Quotes
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!style="border: 1px #4d4f53 solid"|Rook's Quotes
 
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*''"If you're going to get shot, you may as well do it right."''
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;Operator Video
  
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*''"I trust that the ceramic trauma plate I'm wearing will stop a .357 Magnum round traveling at four-hundred and ninety meters per second. I trust myself not to move, not to flinch. I trust my team mates and they trust me."''
  
 
;Spawning
  
;Spawning
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*''"Check your ammo."''
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*''"Cover your sectors."''
 
*''"I know what I must do."''
  
*''"I know what I must do."''
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*''"I will do as required."''
 
*''"I won't let you down."''
  
*''"I won't let you down."''
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*''"Keep calm at all times."''
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;Using {{color|#ccac00|Armor Pack}}
  
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*''"Pass those plates around!"''
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*''"Lead by example. We'll follow."''
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*''"Take some trauma plates!"''
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*''"Stay alert for targets."''
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*''"Time to armor up!"''
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*''"Stay alert near soft cover."''
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*''"Time for some serious protection!"''
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*''"Success is the only option here."''
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*''"This is what we trained for."''
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;Using [[Barricade]]
  
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*''"You know you can depend on me."''
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;Setting {{color|#ccac00|Armor Pack}}
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*''"Get some plates."''
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*''"Pass those plates around."''
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*''"Setting trauma pack here."''
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*''"Take some trauma plates."''
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*''"Time to armor up."''
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*''"Time for some serious protection."''
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;Setting [[Deployable Shield]]
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*''"Deployable Shield is ready!"''
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*''"Deployable Shield ready."''
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*''"Shield is up!"''
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;Throwing [[Impact Grenade]]
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*''"Frag Grenade out!"''
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*''"Frag out!"''
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*''"Throwing a Frag Grenade!"''
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*''"Throwing frag!"''
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;[[CCTV|Scanning Enemies]]
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*''"Target located!"''
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;[[Barricade|Barricading]]
 
*''"Door barricaded!"''
  
*''"Door barricaded!"''
 
*''"Door fortified!"''
  
*''"Door fortified!"''
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*''"Window barricade is up!"''
 
;[[Reinforced Wall|Reinforcing]]
  
;[[Reinforced Wall|Reinforcing]]
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*''"Floor reinforcement complete!"''
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*''"This floor is done!"''
 
*''"Wall fortification complete!"''
  
*''"Wall fortification complete!"''
 
*''"Wall fortified!"''
  
*''"Wall fortified!"''
 
*''"Wall is reinforced!"''
  
*''"Wall is reinforced!"''
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;Reloading
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;Using [[Deployable Shield]]
  
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*''"Shield is up!"''
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*''"Loading mag."''
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*''"Loading new mag!"''
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*''"Reloading!"''
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;No More Ammunition
 
;Reviving
  
;Reviving
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*''"Hang in there."''
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*''"You are alright now, {{H:title|friend|mon ami}}."''
  
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*''"I'll get you back up in no time!"''
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*''"It's going to be alright, {{H:title|my friend!|mon ami!}}"''
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*''"You are alright, {{H:title|my friend.|mon ami.}}"''
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;Friendly Fire
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*''"Friendly, cease fire!"''
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;[[White Masks]] Reloading
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*''"Target swapping mags!"''
 
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==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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*Rook's birthplace, [[wikipedia:Tours|Tours]], reflects his nickname as the word "tour" can mean rook (the chess piece) in French.
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*Rook's birthplace, [[wikipedia:Tours|Tours]], reflects his nickname as the word "tour" can mean "rook" in French.
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*Rook is known to perform trust exercises with new recruits. He is also fluent in English, as he studied with an American professor in Secondary School.<ref>Rook's In-game BIO > NOTES section</ref>
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*The armor bag for Rook's Gendarmerie Elite Set contains a file saying "Operation Rook Mine", a reference to the community meme of "Rook Mine".<ref>http://eggabase.com/video-games/rainbow-six-siege/rook-mine/</ref>
  
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*Despite already wearing his Armor Plates, Rook will still need to equip the ones he deployed manually like everyone else.
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*The armor bag for Rook's Gendarmerie Elite Set contains a file saying "Operation Rook Mine".<ref>[http://eggabase.com/video-games/rainbow-six-siege/rook-mine/ Eggabase: Rook Mine]</ref>
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*Rook's plates appear to work like a strange fusion between body armor plates and trauma padding, where as it is typical to wear a steel core plate underneath a vest, covered in an anti frag coating to avoid injury by shrapnel, with a soft trauma pad underneath so that upon taking a round to the armor, the force doesn't break a rib or cause a blunt force injury.  What makes it strange however is that the armor part of the plating functions much like "expired" NIJ Level III+ body armor, as when III+ expires after its 20 year shelf life, it is only guarenteed to slow down projectiles in order to avoid it going too deep and causing serious injury.  It appears that Rook's plates trade off the ability to stop rounds in order to reduce their velocity and minimize the blunt impact at the same time, though in game descriptions would seem to imply it does stop projectiles.
   
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==Gameplay Video==
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==Gallery==
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===Concept Art===
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[[File:Rainbow Six Siege - Operator Profile ROOK-0|center|500px]]
  
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<gallery position="center">
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[[File:Damage multiplier and Rook analysis - Rainbow Six Siege|center|500px]]
  
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Rook Concept 1.jpg|Rook's trailer concept art
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Rook trailer concept desing.jpg|Rook's trailer concept art
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Rook Concept 2.jpg|Rook's concept art
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</gallery>
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===Models===
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<gallery position="center">
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Rook model.jpg|Rook (Sculpt colored)
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Rook turn-around.jpg|Rook (Sculpt base)
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Rook turn-around (colour).jpg|Rook (In-game)
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Rook.png|Rook's model (Pre-Dust Line)
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R6S Rook MP5.png|Rook's model (Pre-Dust Line)
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R6S Rook SG-CQB.png|Rook's model (Pre-Dust Line)
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Rook P90.png|Rook armed with a [[P90/Siege|P90]] (Pre-Blood Orchid)
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Rook MP5.png|Rook armed with an [[MP5/Siege|MP5]] (Pre-Blood Orchid)
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Rook SG-CQB.png|Rook armed with a [[SG-CQB]] (Pre-Blood Orchid)
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80.Rook P90.png|Rook armed with a [[P90/Siege|P90]] (Post-Blood Orchid)
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81.Rook MP5.png|Rook armed with an [[MP5/Siege|MP5]] (Post-Blood Orchid)
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82.Rook SG-CQB.png|Rook armed with a [[SG-CQB]] (Post-Blood Orchid)
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R6 Rook P90.png|Rook armed with a [[P90/Siege|P90]] (Post-White Noise)
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R6 Rook MP5.png|Rook armed with an [[MP5/Siege|MP5]] (Post-White Noise)
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R6 Rook SG-CQB.png|Rook armed with a [[SG-CQB]] (Post-White Noise)
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</gallery>
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===The Elite===
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<gallery position="center">
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Rook Gendarmerie Elite.jpg|Rook in the Gendarmerie Elite Set
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GENDARMERIE.png|GENDARMERIE
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Rook (Elite skin) gif.gif|Rook's "Gendarmerie" MVP animation
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</gallery>
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===Stills===
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<gallery orientation="none" position="center">
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Rook Portrait.png|Rook (In-game artwork)
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Rook-Chibi.jpg|Rook (Chibi)
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Rook Valentine.png|Official Valentine's Day art of Rook
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Headgear Bundle - Vintage.png|Rook, [[Thatcher]] and [[Glaz]] in the Vintage Headgear Bundle
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GIGN Headgears.jpg|[[Twitch]], [[Montagne]] and Rook in the Heaume Bundle
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Headgear Bundle - Scary Clown.jpg|[[Castle]], [[Sledge]], Rook and [[Glaz]] in the Scary Clown Bundle
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103.Rook in The Crew Set.jpg|Rook in The Crew Set
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Rook in the Y1S4 Pro League Set.jpg|Rook in the Y1S4 Pro League Set
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Nantes Headgear Bundle.jpg|[[Twitch]], Rook, [[Doc]] and [[Montagne]] in the Nantes Headgear Bundle
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Police Escort Bundle.jpg|Rook in the Police Escort Bundle
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===Video===
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Rainbow Six Siege - Operator Profile ROOK-0
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Damage multiplier and Rook analysis - Rainbow Six Siege
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==Patch Changes==
  
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*{{Patch|[[Rainbow Six Siege patches/Patch 4.3.0|Update 4.3.0; September 11, 2019]]|[[Deployable Shield]] is replaced with [[Barbed Wire]].}}
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*{{Patch|[[Rainbow Six Siege patches/Patch 3.2.0|Update 3.2.0; June 7, 2018]]|Movement speed slightly increased.}}
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*{{Patch|[[Rainbow Six Siege patches/Patch 3.1.0|Update 3.1.0; March 6, 2018]]|Renown price removed.}}
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*{{Patch|[[Rainbow Six Siege patches/Patch 2.4.0|Update 2.4.0; December 5, 2017]]|New UI for Armor Plates.}}
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*{{Patch|[[Rainbow Six Siege patches/Patch 2.3.0|Update 2.3.0; September 5, 2017]]|Model optimized. Face rigging updated.}}
 
*{{Patch|[[Rainbow Six Siege patches/Patch 2.2.1|Update 2.2.1; June 7, 2017]]|Hitbox reworked.}}
  
*{{Patch|[[Rainbow Six Siege patches/Patch 2.2.1|Update 2.2.1; June 7, 2017]]|Hitbox reworked.}}
 
*{{Patch|[[Rainbow Six Siege patches/Patch 2.1.0|Update 2.1.0; Feburary 7, 2017]]|Gendarmerie Elite Set added.}}
  
*{{Patch|[[Rainbow Six Siege patches/Patch 2.1.0|Update 2.1.0; Feburary 7, 2017]]|Gendarmerie Elite Set added.}}
 
*{{Patch|[[Rainbow Six Siege patches/Patch 4.2|Update 4.2; September 13, 2016]]|Replaced [[Barbed Wire]] with [[Impact Grenade]]s.}}
  
*{{Patch|[[Rainbow Six Siege patches/Patch 4.2|Update 4.2; September 13, 2016]]|Replaced [[Barbed Wire]] with [[Impact Grenade]]s.}}
 
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Revision as of 00:49, 6 February 2020


"I trust that the ceramic trauma plate I'm wearing will stop a .357 Magnum round traveling at four-hundred and ninety meters per second. I trust myself not to move, not to flinch. I trust my team mates and they trust me."
— Rook

Julien "Rook" Nizan is a Defending Operator featured in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege.

Biography

Julien Nizan was born on January 6, 1990 in Tours, France. Nizan was the youngest son of a working-class family. His father was a respected stone mason while his mother held numerous jobs. Both of them informed his sense of architectural design and precision, helping him earn top rankings in school. Along with Nizan's intellectual interests, he excelled in athletics from an early age, including Track & Field, fencing, and cycling. He later dropped out of university to cycle across France. At age eighteen, the Gendarmerie enlisted his father for an anti-corruption sting with local businesses. Nizan was fascinated by the level of planning required by the police. He subsequently enlisted in the Gendarmerie Nationale and was assigned to the Highway Patrol Unit.

Nizan thrived in his training, which included specialized qualifications in weapons, surveillance, and criminal investigations. His adaptability put him at the top of the list in military and defense courses, quickly catching the attention of the GIGN. His first operations with that unit combined all of the elements to satisfy his endless pursuit of challenges and adventure, according to staff psychologists. Specializing in hostage rescue and surveillance, Nizan's list of successful interventions is extensive.[1]

Psychological Profile

Nizan is idealistic and trusting. He can be impulsive and must self-regulate in order to remain on task. When his focus is clear, he is decisive and driven to complete the task at hand.[2]

Psychological Report

In reviewing Specialist Julien "Rook" Nizan's file, what stands out is his ability to adapt to demands. Very quickly into our conversation it was clear that Nizan's interests are wide-reaching. From his descriptions, it sounds like his parents imparted their eclectic tastes. Julien and his sister, Elodie, were especially encouraged to be curious about everything. I would argue that it's this openness to the world around him that led to the creation of his protective - yet still highly flexible - armor plating. […]

Nizan's father is a stone mason, which requires imagination, precision, and dedication. His mother's ability to explore different vocations with verve - bookkeeping, street busker, florist, tour guide, sommelier, and chef - all strongly influenced how Nizan adapts to challenges and what goals he sets out for himself. […] THe field reports reflect some of Nizan's chameleon-like way of merging into whatever role is required. This kind of versatility is rare - I've asked leads such as Specialist Gustav "Doc" Kateb and Miles "Castle" Campbell to challenge Nizan more during operations. […]

I'm curious about how Nizan went from studying architecture to joining law enforcement. He grew up passionate about cycling, auto racing, and rock concerts, and he spend an inordinate amount of time trying to devise a scheme by which these could become careers. Ultimately, his interests evolved. Dropping out of university to cycle around France gave him his first sense of freedom. And then his world expanded further when he returned. At that time, the Gendarmerie enlisted his civilian father for an anti-corruption sting with local businesses. Nizan told me he was fascinated by the level of planning required by the police. […]

Right from the beginning, Nizan remembers appreciating the broad spectrum of skills and range of expertise required to be in law enforcement and the military. Every day is different. […] Nizan is one of the more constant optimists on the team. His ability to energize other specialists is important, and he's certainly well liked. I'd like to see Nizan's sense of adventure put to better use, however. Complacency benefits no one.

- Dr. Harishva "Harry" Pandey, Director of Rainbow

Gameplay Overview

A Heavy Armored Operator, Rook comes with a bag of five R1N "Rhino" Armor Plates. These Armor Plates can be picked up and equipped for added damage resistance.

  • Rook's Armor Plates come in a satchel which he can place down. In it, there will be five Armor Plates ready to be picked up. When worn, they grant a 20% reduction in damage for all Operators.
  • Attackers can also pick up Armor Plates, though they will not have a HUD icon signifying its location and contents.
  • Although the Armor Plate works similarly to increasing the Operator's armor rating by over one level (e.g. making Light Armored Operators as sturdy as a normal Heavy Armored Operator), it does not reduce the Operator's movement speed.
  • Unlike other gadgets, Rook cannot pick up the satchel once dropped.
  • Armor Plates guarantee that the Operator wearing it is downed instead of killed when shot. However, take note that being shot in the head, or hit by any more bullets after being downed will still be lethal.
  • When downed, the Operator will lose their Armor Plate. Thus, if there happen to be some extra Plates left, the Operator will need to replenish their supplies.
  • While the Armor Plate ensures that the Operator is downed, the DBNO policy of "can only be downed once per round" applies. Wearing a new pair of Plates after being downed once will not prevent the Operator's death the next time they are shot down.
  • Uniquely, being downed while wearing the Armor Plate doubles the Bleedout timer, for a maximum of 120 seconds.
  • The satchel can be destroyed by any source of damage after being placed.
  • The satchel is sturdier than other gadgets. Aside from explosives or melee, destroying it takes more than a couple of hits.

Synergies

  • Rook works especially well with fellow GIGN defending Operator Doc. With his Stim Pistol at hand, he is able to heal allies, revive downed Operators from afar along with granting Operators an Overheal. These qualities shine with the damage reducing Armor Plates that guarantees DBNO.

Counters

  • Even with the Plates on, Operators will die from melee attacks as usual.
  • Though not particularly practical, Sledge's Breaching Hammer will still kill an Operator with Armor Plates, as it counts as a melee strike.
  • Twitch's Shock Drone and Capitão's asphyxiating bolts will deal consistent damage across all armor ratings, meaning Armor Plates won't do anything in those kinds of scenarios.

Loadout

Loadout
Primary
Secondary
Gadget
Rook Badge New
  • Armor Pack x 1
    R1N "Rhino" Armor Pack
"Drops a supply bag full of armor plates for his team to use."
— R1N "Rhino" Armor Description


The GIGN's R1N "Rhino" Armor contains a hot-pressed boron ceramic plate designed to stop small-arms fire from penetrating the chest cavity as well as offering small protection against trauma caused by back-face deformation. They are stored in a light-weight sturdy satchel for rapid field deployment.

The trauma plates were initially designed as a low profile ballistics shield for "trust exercises". Nizan was first introduced to the trauma plate when he was on the receiving end of a .357 Magnum. The protection they provide and the ease in which a damaged plate could be replaced made the trauma plates a valuable addition to Team Rainbow's defenses.


Device Evaluation

Device: R1N "Rhino" Armor - Armor Pack
Operator: Specialist Julien "Rook" Nizan
Evaluation Lead: Specialist Gustave "Doc" Kateb

Rook Armor Pack

Lab time has been limited. I understand this. But Specialist Julien Nizan's R1N "Rhino" Armor assessment has been bumped off of the schedule four times! I was informed that this was due to the straight forward nature of the Armor Pack and therefore doesn't require a full lab analysis. This is not ideal. How are these being prioritized? I'd like to have a meeting with Dr. Harry Pandey and Director Elena Alvarez (Six and Mira) to discuss the lab schedule priorities.

THe R1N's composition of boron ceramic plates can limit damage from small arms and effectively "buys time" for the team from fatal impacts so that medical assistance can reach the team in time. As we all know, this is the single most important thing in combat - survival! With something so simple it's really exceptional and deserves respect. Please, lets discuss lab time.

- Doc

Quotes

Rook's Quotes
  • "If you're going to get shot, you may as well do it right."
Spawning
  • "Check your ammo."
  • "Cover your sectors."
  • "I know what I must do."
  • "I will do as required."
  • "I won't let you down."
  • "Keep calm at all times."
  • "Lead by example. We'll follow."
  • "Stay alert for targets."
  • "Stay alert near soft cover."
  • "Success is the only option here."
  • "This is what we trained for."
  • "You know you can depend on me."
Setting Armor Pack
  • "Get some plates."
  • "Pass those plates around."
  • "Setting trauma pack here."
  • "Take some trauma plates."
  • "Time to armor up."
  • "Time for some serious protection."
Setting Deployable Shield
  • "Deployable Shield is ready!"
  • "Deployable Shield ready."
  • "Shield is up!"
Throwing Impact Grenade
  • "Frag Grenade out!"
  • "Frag out!"
  • "Throwing a Frag Grenade!"
  • "Throwing frag!"
Scanning Enemies
  • "Target located!"
Barricading
  • "Door barricaded!"
  • "Door fortified!"
  • "Window barricade is up!"
Reinforcing
  • "Floor reinforcement complete!"
  • "This floor is done!"
  • "Wall fortification complete!"
  • "Wall fortified!"
  • "Wall is reinforced!"
Reloading
  • "Loading mag."
  • "Loading new mag!"
  • "Reloading!"
No More Ammunition
Reviving
  • "Hang in there."
  • "I'll get you back up in no time!"
  • "It's going to be alright, mon ami!"
  • "You are alright, mon ami."
Friendly Fire
  • "Friendly, cease fire!"
White Masks Reloading
  • "Target swapping mags!"

Trivia

  • Rook's birthplace, Tours, reflects his nickname as the word "tour" can mean "rook" in French.
  • Rook is known to perform trust exercises with new recruits. He is also fluent in English, as he studied with an American professor in Secondary School.[3]
  • Despite already wearing his Armor Plates, Rook will still need to equip the ones he deployed manually like everyone else.
  • The armor bag for Rook's Gendarmerie Elite Set contains a file saying "Operation Rook Mine".[4]
  • Rook's plates appear to work like a strange fusion between body armor plates and trauma padding, where as it is typical to wear a steel core plate underneath a vest, covered in an anti frag coating to avoid injury by shrapnel, with a soft trauma pad underneath so that upon taking a round to the armor, the force doesn't break a rib or cause a blunt force injury.  What makes it strange however is that the armor part of the plating functions much like "expired" NIJ Level III+ body armor, as when III+ expires after its 20 year shelf life, it is only guarenteed to slow down projectiles in order to avoid it going too deep and causing serious injury.  It appears that Rook's plates trade off the ability to stop rounds in order to reduce their velocity and minimize the blunt impact at the same time, though in game descriptions would seem to imply it does stop projectiles.

Gallery

Concept Art

Models

The Elite

Stills

Icons

Video

Operators of Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Pathfinders
Recruit · Ash · Bandit · Blitz · Castle · Doc · Fuze · Glaz · IQ · Jäger · Kapkan · Montagne · Mute · Pulse · Rook · Sledge · Smoke · Tachanka · Thatcher · Thermite · Twitch
Year 1
Year 2
Jackal · Mira · Lesion · Ying · Ela · Zofia · Dokkaebi · Vigil
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Iana · Oryx · Ace · Melusi · Zero · Aruni
Year 6
Year 7
Azami · Sens · Grim · Solis
Year 8
Year 9

Patch Changes


References

  1. ↑ Rook's In-game BIO > BACKGROUND section
  2. ↑ Rook's In-game BIO > PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE section
  3. ↑ Rook's In-game BIO > NOTES section
  4. ↑ Eggabase: Rook Mine
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