Curtis Ackers
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-Curtis asks, when Alex encounters him in an elevator. | ” |
Curtis Ackers was a resident of Shepherd's Glen during the events of Silent Hill: Homecoming and one of it's two antagonists, the other being Judge Holloway. He was proprietor of the town scrapyard, and worked therein as a mechanic and general handyman. He's an old, gruff man who apparently knows Adam Shepherd, Alex's father, very well. He speaks in a gravely, somewhat detached voice.
First Meeting and The Order
Alex Shepherd first comes across Curtis while investigating the state of Shepherd's Glen. He is found alone, inside his shop. In exchange for an old, broken pistol Alex found at home, Curtis gives him a functioning firearm. In the course of conversation he expresses his frustration with the town clocks, explaining that, despite his attempts, he is unable to get them working again. He points out to Alex that each and every one has stopped at 2:06.
During the kidnapping of Alex's mother, among the other Order soldiers, Curtis can be seen. While initially anonymous, he wields his signature weapon, the circular saw, and when he shouts orders to retreat once the shift to the Otherworld begins, his distinct, gravely voice can be heard.
Towards the end of the game, Alex has an encounter with the repairman on an elevator beneath The Order's Church. At the time, Alex is wearing heavy mining gear typical of an Order soldier, and Curtis greets him as such. He monologues about enjoying his work, but now he's found direction. He explains to Alex that it's important to know who you are. When the elevator comes to a stop, Curtis motions for Alex to depart ahead of him. As he's doing so, Curtis knocks him out with a hammer, not being fooled by the disguise.
Under the orders of Judge Holloway, Curtis, using a circular saw, sets about the task of killing Elle. Before he can complete this duty, however, Alex interrupts him. Turning his weapon on the young man, Curtis attempts to kill Alex.
Curtis Ackers did not survive the exchange.
Personality
Seemingly a loner by choice, the player first encounters Curtis cloistered in his Junkyard. He's found sitting at a bench, with a shotgun nearby and tinkering with his clocks. Curtis rarely ever tries to communicate with others by his own accord, save for one moment on the elevator. Curtis usually displays his disinterest in conversation with half-hearted grunts.
After completing his business with Alex, Curtis makes it quite clear he wants to be left alone, going so far as to threaten Alex's life, should he continue bothering him.
As evident by his actions throughout the course of the game, Curtis could be considered a homicidal maniac. However, since the motives for his actions are not known, we can only base judgment on what is seen. He does, however, display strong sociopathic tendencies, including his calm demeanor, disdain for social interaction, and detached acts of violence.
Trivia
- Curtis holds a very strong resemblance to Travis Grady, protagonist of Silent Hill: Origins.
- If you defeat Curtis with the Ceremonial Dagger, Alex will finish him off by slashing his throat.
- Curtis being repairman means has access to alot scap metal, spare part, and tools this being said he may build things out the scrap metal he collects so its entirely possible he built the crucifix-like machine that Lillian Shepherd was tied to.
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