Smoke (Siege)

Not to be confused with Smoke Grenade

Smoke
What's your poison?
General information
Real Name	James Porter
Organization	SAS
Position	Defender
Role	Area Denial, Support, Roamer
Birthplace	London, England (King's Cross)
Date of birth	May 14, 1981
Age	42
Height	5'8" (1.73m)
Weight	154lbs (70kg)
Unlock	0 (Starter Operator)
Voice Actor	Martin Simms
Statistics
Health Rating	●●○ Medium
Speed Rating	●●○ Normal

"I know what you're wondering. "What's in the canister?" I could tell ya, but then I'd have to kill you. Hehe. I'm only mucking about, relax. As for what's in the canister, it's best you don't ask."
— Smoke

James Porter, codenamed Smoke, is a Defending Operator featured in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege.

Biography

James Porter was born on May 14, 1981 at King's Cross in London, England. Porter was not an exceptional student growing up though aptitude tests revealed his propensity for science. Encouraged by faculty and his parents, he was able to follow an unorthodox manner of education through tutors, home-schooling, and field science. Flourishing from his break from formal studies, he quickly developed his skills in chemistry, biology, and math. During his gap year, Porter was uninterested in pursuing a formal university education. He enlisted in the British Army and forged a fake ID in order to circumvent parental consent.

After basic training, he was stationed in Belfast, finding the posting to be a bit dull. In the wake of the March 2007 treaty, he joined the Army Boxing Team as a middleweight. Though the rigidity of army rules wasn't always a good fit, it was offset by the diverse range of training and experiences army life gave him. While he has been reprimanded for breaking rules, his superiors quickly recognized both his innovation and strategic perspective. He was then encouraged to join the SAS.

Psychological Profile

Porter is a thrill seeker with very little regard for his personal safety. He is fearless in battle and can be a great asset for defensive maneuvers. However, he seems to enjoy the havoc and chaos of war. He tends to have an odd sense of humor in stressful situations. Can be narcissistic. Porter prefers to acquire knowledge and skills, such as language and music, in his own way and does not excel in a formal training capacity.

Psychological Report

It's important for me to not have any preconceived expectations before a face-to-face with any specialist. Since assessments of Specialist James "Smoke" Porter contain some contradictions, I couldn't have settled into any viewpoint anyway. So essentially he entered my office as somewhat of a mystery. […]

Porter is consistently described as detached. I reviewed his files and found that his "aloofness" occurs during high-intensity situations. It's likely not detachment, but focus. I'm reminded of my uncle who used to tap his forehead and tell me to master my mind. Porter, I think, is master his mind to stay on task and filter out dangerous distractions. He strives to keep emotions away from decision-making, opting for outlets such as live music events to deplete the tension, thus enabling him to be the person he needs to be on the job. […]

It's clear that Porter's parents encouraged him to be a free spirit and develop his education and personality on his own terms. While it resulted in some unfortunate mishaps - one science experiment left some physical scars but no emotional ones that I can see - there was great benefit in it. […] Porter's free range education helped create a complex, dynamic person who isn't easily categorized.

Porter is popular among his teammates and considered valuable despite some recklessness. Descriptions such as thrill-seeker and fearless seem simplistic to me, however. There's more nuance to Porter than that. He's measured and understands calculated risks. Porter - and our other operators - understand that it's more important to respect fear than to try to pretend we never feel it. […]

Self-taught from an early age, Porter continues to spend time cultivating his own identity. He enjoys acquiring experiences and once he's mastered them, moves on. The exception is his adopted daughter. He would only share one photo of her. I've never seen an infant surrounded by so much dangerous paraphernalia, but Porter assures me she is now in high school, excelling within the system he himself was unable to comprehend. Through her, he sees the world in new ways - exactly the kind of challenge he adores.

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

Gameplay Description

A Medium Armored Operator, Smoke is equipped with three Compound Z8 Remote Gas Grenades, remotely detonated gas canisters that will damage and possibly kill whoever it comes in contact with. Smoke is the only Operator immune to his Grenades - every other person will take damage if they enter the hazard zone. This includes Attackers, Defenders, and the Hostage in their respective gamemodes.

• Gas Grenades are thrown by Smoke and stick onto surfaces they touch. Once activated, the Grenade will release a toxic gas cloud.
  • Gas Grenades have a throwing profile similar to Impact Grenades, meaning that they can be thrown quick and far, allowing them to be easily tossed and detonated in a firefight.
  • The gas cloud primarily spreads parallel to the surface that the grenade is attached to. The cloud will not spread perpendicularly, and will not spread to areas behind it.
• The gas cloud is dark yellow, and physically acts like a Smoke Grenade cloud, blocking vision in the given area.
• The gas cloud deals 15 points of damage every half-second (30 points of damage per second), regardless of the Operator's Armor and Speed rating. Because of this, the Gas Grenades can down an Operator in just over three seconds.
• The gas cloud lasts around 11 seconds before dissipating.
• Attackers under the effects of Finka's Adrenal Surge will take double the damage (60 points of damage per second) if they are within the area of effect. This means that Operators will be downed in just two seconds if they do not escape in time.

Synergies

• Smoke works well with other Defenders who have Barbed Wire in their arsenal. This reduction in movement speed simultaneously increases his Gas Grenades' effectiveness as the victims struggle to escape from the gas cloud further.
• Smoke works well with Frost's Welcome Mat. The Welcome Mat's victims are unable to move while Smoke's Gas Grenades finish the job.

Counters

• Due to Smoke's Gas Grenades utilizing a remote control to detonate, it is susceptible to the same disadvantages as other electronic gadgets.
  • Thatcher is able to take out any Gas Grenade that has yet to detonate.
  • Twitch's Shock Drone can scout for any Gas Grenade and destroy it from a safe distance
  • IQ can find and destroy the Gas Grenades with her Electronics Scanner.
• Although not immediate counters to the Gas Grenades, Light Armored Operators are able to escape the Gas quicker than the other two Armor Types.

Loadout

Loadout
Primary	FMG-9 Submachine Gun M590A1 Shotgun
Secondary	P226 Mk 25 Handgun SMG-11 Machine Pistol
Gadget	Deployable Shield x 1 Barbed Wire x 2
	Remote Gas Grenade x 3 Compound Z8 Grenade

"Sets remote detonated toxic gas charges"
— Compound Z8 Grenade Description

Porter requested a portable defence system that could deliver the most damage to intruders in a targeted area. Fashioned with a remote detonator, Porter can view the results from a distance. The mines are filled with a collection of biological substances, that on their own are inert, but when combined, have a more volatile effect. The resulting concoction incapacitates anyone exposed to it.

Device Evaluation

Device: Compound Z8 Grenades
Operator: Specialist James "Smoke" Porter
Evaluation Lead: Specialist Liu Tze "Lesion" Long with Specialist James "Smoke" Porter

Controlled tests of the Compound Z8 Grenade required a number of measures including limiting the presence of lab personnel to only the most critical. Strict rules surrounding the PPE disposal (personal protective equipment) and protocols for hazards had to be maintained at all times. Even though the facility is state-of-the-art, additional precautionary measures were required before testing could begin.

The Compound Z8 Grenade mixture's incapacitating agents are comprised of - (substances are classified and so have been redacted from this document by the order of the Director of Research and Development). As such, the presence of Specialist James Porter and Specialist Liu Tze Long is required at all times, including for any future testing.

First tests were basic data gathering, including the structural integrity and design of the canisters, as well as deployment timing and range of effect. Evaluation also included a series of tests to measure exposure guidance levels, and where necessary, antidote compounds are being reviewed as well. Data results are still being processed and will be attached when they're ready.

- Lesion and Smoke

Quotes

Smoke's Quotes

Background Quote "Sure, I care about the environment. Immediately around me, anyway." Outbreak: Sierra Paradise "Hahahahaha. Did someone forget to tell them we were coming?" "Well my gut tells me it won't stay this quiet for long." "Target sighted. Ready explosives." "With tactics like that, they're brighter than I gave them credit for." "You think whatever blew Jäger out of the sky is still around?" "How many more of these things can there possibly be?" "Who knew overwhelming odds could feel so eh... overwhelming?" "We better get to Jäger fast. He still owes me fifty quid." "He's canny enough, he'll be alright." "Well familiarity breeds contempt, now you wouldn't want to hate your job would you?" "You sure gave us a fright there, lad." "Anyone else getting right sick of these bastards?" Outbreak: Sierra Veterans Wing "Think we're really gonna find a cure here?" "If the good doctor's resume is anything to go by, she's probably already got this virus beat." "So was that just lucky? or do they know where we're headed?" "As long as we get out of here with a cure, I'd say none of that matters." "VIP located. Beginning exfil." "Doctor Mackintosh. We're here to pull you out." "Keep it up doc. That helo's just waiting to take us home." Outbreak: The Nest "Heheh. Tell me. Is this op got you crapping your pants yet?" "Heheheh. Nah. I'm more of a 'shoot first, forget-you-had-any questions' kind of guy." "Charges located." "Charges acquired." "I second that." "You really know how to lighten the mood, don't you?" "Well isn't this lovely? Homey even." "Not a big fan of uninvited guests, was he?" "Electricity's offline." "Generator online." "Crane's moving." "Right, well... I'm thoroughly creeped out." "Looks perfectly normal. We should just leave it be, I reckon." "Second target underway." "Third target in progress." Outbreak: Jäger "Defend Jäger!" "Jäger's down!" "Jäger's in trouble." "Jäger needs help!" "Protect Jäger!" Outbreak: Doctor Mackintosh "Doctor Mackintosh is down!" "VIP down!" "We got hostiles on the doc!" "We need to stabilize the doc!" Outbreak: Explosives Defense "Explosives compromised." "Explosives placed." "Explosives placed. Looks like your best work yet, chief." "Explosives replaced." "Get them off the explosives!" "Placing explosives." "Protect the explosives." Outbreak: Throwing Smoke Grenade "Laying down some cover!" "Throwing out some smoke!" "Throwing smoke!" Outbreak: Resupplying "Alright, let's go." "Ammo's full." "Ammo's here." "Come here, my beauties." "Done and done." "Fill your pockets, I'll cover you." "First aid applied." "Got some first aid." "I love self-service." "Mags here." "Medkit here." "Need a top-up?" "Not bad this stuff." "Now we're talking." "One of those, and one of those." "Refill here!" "Refilling ammo!" "Resupply here." "Resupplied!" "That's a quick pick-me-up." "You're all kitted-up?" Spawning "As long as my beauties get to play." "Don't be wonky. Sure way to end up brown bread." "Clear off or get snookered." "I hope my nest is alright." "I'm easy." "I'm not looking to get snookered." "I'm pretty sure there's more havoc to wreak." "Keep your kit on." "Knock up. We got a job to do." "Sometimes it's best to stop and appreciate the little things." "This reminds of the time my uni burned down." "We'll get to places soon, my beauties." "What are they chattering on about?" "What's your poison?" "You are a right barmy bastard." Throwing Remote Gas Grenade "A nest of beauties in position." "Babes in position" "Beauties in place." "Gas ready to knock up!" "Layin' the nest!" "My beauties are in place!" "My toxic babes are in position!" "Nest of beauties in position!" "Nest ready." "Nest ready to knock up." "Setting a gas!" "The beauties are in place." Detonating Remote Gas Grenade "Setting off a charge!" "Watch yourself!" "Smoke incoming!" Setting Barbed Wire "Razor wire ready, anyone need a shave?" Throwing Impact Grenade "Frag on the way." "Grenade!" "Incoming frag." "Tossing a frag." Scanning Enemies "Enemy located." "Located target." "Targets detected." Reinforcing "Reinforced floor." "Wall is fortified!" "Wall is secured!" Barricading "Boarding the door!" "I've got the door!" "Securing the door!" "So much for the view!" "The window is blocked!" Reloading "Loading mag!" "Loading new mag." "Loading new magazine!" "Mags empty!" "Reloading!" No More Ammunition "I'm out of ammo!" "Out of ammo!" "Out of mags!" Reviving "Don't look so gutted! It's not that bad." "I got you mate. No need to worry." "I'll get you sorted." "Medic!" "Oooh, does it hurt?" "Patch you up in no time mate!" "Stay still. We'll get you sorted." Friendly Fire "Cease fire!" "Cease fire! Cease fire!" "Friendly! Cease fire, you muppet!" "Friendly! For fuck's sake, don't shoot!" White Masks Reloading "Enemy reloading!" "They're reloading!" Sanguine Arsenic Elite Set "They said I’d never make anything of myself. They said that if I couldn’t be taught, I'd never learn anything worth knowing. Well, I’m here to tell you that's all rubbish. You’ve had to sit through years of them filling your heads with what they want you to think, all for a fancy bit of paper. Worth it, was it? I'll tell you what. You get out there, you never hold back, and someday some professor who doesn't remember tossing you out of his class will ask you to come and inspire the next generation. Lucky for all of you, I've got a bit of skin in the game as far as young whippersnappers go, so you’d better shape up to be something pretty bloody marvelous. I'LL BE WAITING." "Save you once, shame on me. Save you twice? Well. You’re family now, and we don’t keep count." "Anyone who says you shouldn’t mix business with pleasure has never made friends with a chemist."

Trivia

• Smoke's original date of birth was stated to be on May 14, 1990. The year was later changed to 1981 with the release of the game.
• Smoke joined the Army Boxing Team as a middleweight when he was stationed in Belfast. The reason for this was finding his post dull in the wake of the March 2007 treaty.

• Smoke's own boxing experience is what allowed him and Thatcher to be selected for potential attempts to anchor GIS Operator Adriano "Maestro" Martello to stay in Rainbow, given the latter's history of wanderlust and tendency to leave once he reaches a goal. In Smoke's case, being the more experienced boxer between him and Maestro allows the latter to fulfill his tendency to take on tasks that he may likely fail at, as his own boxing experience is rooted in his childhood with boxing with the Romany.

• Smoke and Thatcher teamed up and joined forces with SDU Operator Liu "Lesion" Tze Long on the latter's first operation, Operation Green Viper. Upon completion of the mission, the two helped celebrate Lesion's first successful mission with an extra day in Macau, filing the event as an off-duty bonus.

Gallery

Concept Art

Smoke's trailer concept art

Smoke's concept art

Models

Smoke (Sculpt colored)

Smoke (Sculpt base)

Smoke (In-game)

Smoke's armed with an FMG-9

Smoke armed with an M590A1

Smoke armed with an FMG-9 (Velvet Shell)

Smoke armed with an M590A1 (Velvet Shell)

Smoke armed with an FMG-9 (Blood Orchid)

Smoke armed with an M590A1 (Blood Orchid)

Smoke armed with an FMG-9 (White Noise)

Smoke armed with an M590A1 (White Noise)

Stills

Smoke (In-Game artwork)

Smoke (Chibi)

Smoke in the Bushido Set

Smoke in the Mamba Bundle

Smoke in the Watch_Dogs 2 Set

Mute, Smoke, Sledge and Thatcher in the Scorched Headgear Bundle

Smoke in the Y2S3 Pro League Set

Mute, Thatcher, Sledge and Smoke in the Blizzard Bundle

Elite

Sanguine Arsenic

Rainbow Six Siege Smoke Elite Set - New on the Six Ubisoft NA

Icons

Smoke's Beta Icon

Smoke's Simplified Icon

Video

Rainbow Six Siege - Operator Profile SMOKE-0

Patch Changes

Update 4.3.0; September 11, 2019 Patch: Impact Grenades are replaced with a Deployable Shield. Update 3.1.0; March 3, 2018 Patch: Renown price removed. Update 2.3.0; September 5, 2017 Patch: Model optimized. Update 2.2.1; June 6, 2017 Patch: Hitbox reworked. Update 5.2; December 15, 2016 Patch: Gas Grenade throwing profile increased. Update 3.0; May 10, 2016 Patch: Nitro Cell is replaced with Impact Grenades.