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"When you mix fuel, metal oxide and metal powder in just the right way, it burns at 2000 degrees Celsius. Hot enough to cut through nearly any barrier known to man. Throw some C4 into the mix, and you've got one hell of a combination."
— Thermite

Jordan Trace, codenamed Thermite, is an Attacking Operator featured in Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege.

Biography

Trace joined the Corps straight out of high school, making him a fourth-generation Marine. Following his first tour of Iraq, he obtained enough experience to volunteer as an explosive ordnance disposal technician. After his second tour of Iraq, Trace returned to the U.S., enrolled at Texas A&M, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. He brought his experiences and skills to the FBI, where he spent fours years as a field agent with the Hazardous Materials Response Unit. Seeking more dynamic environments, Trace transferred into FBI SWAT, where he excelled at developing new barricade protocols. He then earned a spot in Rainbow where he's shown further interest in research and development on gadget upgrades. Trace's hometown of Plano has a major concentration of Chinese Americans, and as such Trace has conversational level of Mandarin.[3]

Psychological Profile

For someone so disciplined and orderly, Specialist Jordan "Thermite" Trace likes to surprise. He can be a practical joker and he's always ready with a smart aleck comment. Beneath the surface, however ,the recent loss of his sister to cancer, and the death of his mother a few years prior, have made it difficult for him to channel his thoughts and energy with the focus to which he is accustomed.[…] I am concerned that he uses humor to avoid his grief. It's important he understands that some coping mechanisms can delay the healing process. There are resources that can help him, and I will continue to offer them when and where I may. […]

Trace demonstrates strong tactical leadership, but can also plow ahead without consensus. I don't believe there's any lasting friction with other team members. He's well-liked by the others and has a solid working relationship with Specialists Yumiko "Hibana" Imagawa, Mike "Thatcher" Baker, and Emmanuelle "Twitch" Pichon. He can be quite the social-butterfly in his downtime. […]

A few things to work on: Trace has excellent communication, when he chooses to use it. He has good strategies but sometimes tends to "lock in." I know that he's capable of being a more agile thinker, so I've given him some tips on how to recognize when he's becoming too... bullheaded. […]

There's a lot going on behind his smile. I'd like him to find a way to regulate himself, to find balance for his work and private life. Trace doesn't show obvious stressors, opting instead to channel any anxious energy into something positive such as the R&D lab. It has been difficult to convince him that he needs a break from his role and identify as an operator. Shifting his attention to other intense tasks isn't a solution. […] I've given him some mental relaxation exercises that don't demand considerable time, but can be tackled throughout the day. Imagawa, in particular, can be a good influence on him since she regularly practices mindfulness techniques to focus and relax. I hope he will take her advice to heart.

-Dr. Harishva "Harry" Pandey, Director of Rainbow[4]

Gameplay Description

A Medium Armored Operator, Thermite is equipped with two Brimstone BC-3 Exothermic Charges. These charges can breach through any Reinforced Wall within three seconds of activation.

  • Exothermic Charges have a longer deployment time (~3 seconds) compared to normal Breach Charges.
    • If possible, set the Gadget Deployment setting in the Controls section under the Options menu to Advanced. This will allow Thermite to cancel his deployment mid-animation.
  • When triggered, Exothermic Charges require an additional "heat up" time before they detonate (~3 seconds). During this "heat up" time, the Exothermic Charges release visible sparks on both sides of the wall, and makes a loud sizzling noise, giving defenders inside a clear warning to the breach.
  • The explosion radius on the Exothermic Charges is significantly larger than an average breaching charge.
    • The lethal blast radius ends at 3-4 meters. Beyond five meters, the Exothermic Charges don't do any damage.
    • One situational trick that can be done with Exothermic Charges is the ability to destroy other adjacent reinforced objects with their larger explosion radius, usually when a direct thermal breach is prevented by Bandit, Kaid, or Mute gadgets. Detonating an exothermic charge on the floor next to a reinforced wall can destroy the bottom of the reinforced wall, and detonating an exothermic charge on a wall next to a reinforced hatch will destroy the hatch along with the wall.
  • Exothermic Charges can't be detonated while inside a Signal Disruptor's radius.
  • Exothermic Charges are destroyed on an electrified Reinforced Wall (by the effects of Bandit's Shock Wires or Kaid's Electroclaws).
  • Exothermic Charges, like other gadgets, are destroyed when they receive any damage from any source.

Synergies

  • Thatcher can disable Signal Disruptors and Shock Wires allowing Thermite to plant his Exothermic Charge.
  • Twitch can also destroy Signal Disruptors and Shock Wires, along with the added benefit of harassing the Defending Team.


Loadout

Loadout
Primary
Secondary
Gadget

Unique Gadget

Unique Gadget
Thermite Badge New

Exothermic Charge x 2
Brimstone BC-3 Exothermic Charge

"Sets an exothermic charge that destroys reinforced walls."
— BRIMSTONE BC-3 Exothermic Charge Description
"Thermite's Brimstone was one of the first devices tested in the new lab. It's the same way he has to be the first through any reinforced walls. Always has to be first.:) One the day of testing, Specialist Trace was busy developing additional prototypes as he did during Operation Chimera and wasn't immediately available. Since I'm very familiar with the Exothermic BC-3 Charge and have an expertise in explosive ordnance, I volunteered to conduct the evaluation. Our tests included adjusting the mixture stages to see if we could achieve stronger and more concentrated "melt". The results helped us clearly determine the chemical reaction times at peak temps. Our tests on the Brimstone BC-3 Exothermic Charge went well and produced some surprising results. Some were enough of a surprise to lure Thermite to join us (that was fun). We've been able to book extra time to apply some of the data to his prototypes. I'll file another entry as soon as we're done."
Yumiko "Hibana" Imagawa

Developed by FBI SWAT engineers, the BRIMSTONE was designed to breach reinforced locations utilizing a compact and portable explosive load that can deliver maximum force and destruction. As can be seen in the game, the charge first burns through the barrier and then blows that cut piece up with C4. The BRIMSTONE was effectively utilized in the field during a rescue operation in which several people were held hostage in a fortified farmhouse. (Which can possibly be a hint of the operation taking place in Oregon.) The destructive power of the BRIMSTONE allowed agents to breach a reinforced metal security door at the back of the house.

Quotes

Thermite's Quotes
  • "You see a wall, I see an opportunity"
Ash's Briefing
  • "Same joke every goddamn time."
  • "Jesus..."
  • "Tell me this thing's contained."
  • "What happens if it gets loose?"
  • "What about nuking the town?"
  • "What? Wouldn't be the first time we used a nuke in New Mexico."
  • "Are these our hotzone specialists?"
Outbreak: Sierra Paradise
  • "Oh, sonofabitch!"
  • "...We're good."
  • "Hold your horse, 'Liza. I'm just making sure they got it right."
  • "That, up there, is a nasty piece of work."
  • "Right... With ongoing operations in the area, we can't launch any fire missions or predator strikes. So, we're gonna barbecue the nursery, with these prototype Nanothermite Charges before it goes online- can I say "barbecue"? Six won't care, now will she?"
Spawning
  • "Confirm your targets."
  • "Don't forget to breathe."
  • "Focus on the op."
  • "I'll take point."
  • "I've got your six."
  • "Let's have a clean op."
  • "Ready for demolition."
  • "Stay focused."
  • "Stay frosty."
  • "We don't need heroes."
  • "Where there's a wall, there's a way."
Placing Exothermic Charge
  • "A really big fucking hole coming right up!"
  • "Brace for breach!"
  • "Breach kit deployed."
  • "It's about to get hot."
  • "Ready to breach any second now!"
  • "Some serious drywall work coming up!"
  • "Special charge! Stay clear!"
  • "Time to make a new door!"
  • "Time to ring some ears!"
Activating Exothermic Charge
  • "Fire in the hole!"
  • "Here we go! Stay back!"
  • "Look out! It's live!"
  • "Take cover, it's hot."
Throwing Stun Grenade
  • "Throwing flashbang!"
Using Claymore
  • "Claymore deployed!"
  • "Claymore Mine is up."
  • "Deploying Claymore."
Using Drone
  • "Deploying Drone."
  • "Drone is ready to go."
  • "Drone up!"
Reloading
  • "I'm dry!"
Reviving
  • "Don't move. I got you."
  • "Hold on man. I've got you."
  • "Hold still."
  • "I'll patch you up. Don't move."
  • "I'm here, buddy. Relax."
  • "Teammate down, cover me!"
Friendly Fire
  • "Blue on Blue! Don't shoot!"
  • "Cease fire!"
Getting Hostage
  • "Grabbing hostage."
  • "Hostage secured."
  • "I got the package. Let's get you home."
  • "I got you, everything's going to be okay."
  • "I got you, let's move out."
  • "It's okay, we're getting you out of here."
  • "Package is secured. Come with me."
  • "Securing hostage."
  • "Try and remain calm. We're here to extract you."
  • "We got you."
Moving Hostage
  • "Follow me."
  • "Follow me, now!"
  • "Go!"
  • "Run!"
  • "Stay behind me."
Dropping Hostage
  • "Don't move from here, understand?"
  • "You need to stay here."
  • "Stay here and don't move!"
  • "Stay still."
Scanning Enemies
  • "Tango located."
  • "Targets detected."
White Masks Reloading
  • "Enemy reloading."

Trivia

  • In a promotional picture for the Pro League Seasons, Thermite can be seen wielding an M870, which is neither available to him nor his CTU.
  • Thermite's last name, Trace, comes from Ireland as an Anglicized form of the Gaelic surname Ó Treasaigh. The surname means "descendant of Treasach," a personal name roughly meaning "warlike" or "fierce".
  • Thermite's Exothermic Charges are renamed to "Texan Dynamite" when wearing his Vintage Bureau Elite Set.
  • Thermite has collaborated with SAT Operator Yumiko Imagawa with the creation of the X-KAIROS exothermic gadget.[5]
  • Besides their professional teamwork, she and Thermite are notable friends. Hibana frequently references their relationship in her in-game voice lines (even during her teaser video), and they can be seen together in a photo found on the Fortress map, along with Pulse.
  • During the Outbreak Event, Thermite acts as Mission Control for the on-site teams. Thermite had also developed two specialized Exothermic Charges to aid in the combat of the Chimera Virus: One that was designed to cut through Patient Zero's heavy-duty steel door, and the other was a Nanothermite Charge, designed to destroy strange tendril-like pillars of the virus' creation.

Gameplay Video

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Rainbow Six Siege - Operator Profile THERMITE-2

Patch Changes


References

  1. Thermite's In-game BIO (Pre-Patch 3.1.2)
  2. Thermite's In-game BIO
  3. Thermite's In-game BIO > BACKGROUND section
  4. Thermite's In-game BIO > PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE section
  5. Hibana's In-game BIO > NOTES section
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