What is the order to play the games?

It is highly recommended to play them in release order: **BioShock (2007)**, **BioShock 2 (2010)**, and then **BioShock Infinite (2013)**. The DLC *Burial at Sea* for Infinite should be played last, as it ties the stories of Rapture and Columbia together.

What does 'Would you kindly' mean?

**'Would you kindly'** is the post-hypnotic trigger phrase used by the villain Atlas (Frank Fontaine) to control the protagonist, Jack. Whenever Jack hears this phrase, he is compelled to obey the command without question. It is the central plot twist of the first game, revealing that the player's actions were never their own choice.

Who are the Big Daddies?

**Big Daddies** are genetically enhanced human beings grafted into heavily armored atmospheric diving suits. Their sole purpose is to protect **Little Sisters** while they gather ADAM from corpses. They are iconic for their drill arms, glowing porthole eyes (yellow for neutral, red for angry), and whale-like moans.

What is ADAM and EVE?

**ADAM** is a raw genetic stem cell harvested from a sea slug that allows humans to overwrite their genetic code, granting superpowers (Plasmids). **EVE** is the fuel (mana) required to use these Plasmids. Addiction to ADAM causes physical and mental degeneration, turning people into **Splicers**.

Is Rapture a real place?

No, **Rapture** is a fictional city located at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. It was founded in 1946 by Andrew Ryan as a objectivist utopia free from government, religious, and social oversight. Its Art Deco architecture and retro-futuristic technology are iconic to the series.

How is BioShock Infinite connected to the first game?

Initially, they seem unrelated. However, **BioShock Infinite** introduces the concept of the multiverse ('Variables and Constants'). The ending reveals that 'There is always a lighthouse, there's always a man, there's always a city,' implying that Columbia and Rapture are parallel realities of the same constant cycle.

**Andrew Ryan** is the founder of Rapture. He is an industrialist tycoon with a staunch belief in **Objectivism** (similar to Ayn Rand's philosophy). He believes that a man is entitled to the sweat of his brow and should not be constrained by 'parasites' (the government or the poor). His famous motto is: 'No Gods or Kings, Only Man.'

What are Plasmids and Vigors?

**Plasmids** (in Rapture) and **Vigors** (in Columbia) are genetic serums that grant the user special abilities, such as shooting lightning (Electro Bolt), telekinesis, or summoning fire. They are the primary gameplay mechanic alongside traditional firearms.

Will there be a BioShock 4?

Yes. In December 2019, 2K Games announced that a new studio, **Cloud Chamber**, is working on the next iteration of the BioShock franchise. Details are scarce, but it has been in development for several years.

Is the BioShock movie still happening?

Yes. Netflix announced in 2022 that they are partnering with 2K and Take-Two Interactive to produce a live-action film adaptation of **BioShock**. Francis Lawrence (Hunger Games) is attached to direct.

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Occupation: Rapture Founder / Industrialist

Debut: BioShock (2007)

Affiliation: Ryan Industries, Rapture Government

Race: Human

Gender: Male

Age: 56

Andrew Ryan

BioShockIdeological Antagonist / Rapture Founder

The founder and ruler of Rapture, a business magte who created the underwater city as a libertarian utopia.

Occupation: Rapture Founder / Industrialist

Debut: BioShock (2007)

Affiliation: Ryan Industries, Rapture Government

Race: Human

Gender: Male

Age: 56

Personality

MysteriousIdealisticAuthoritarianIntelligentParanoid

Abilities

Business acumenLeadershipPolitical manipulationGenetic enhancement

Notable Items

Golf ClubRyan Industries EmpireRapture City

Quote:

A man chooses, a slave obeys.

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Andrew Ryan – BioShock character profile

Occupation: Rapture Founder / Ideologue

Race: Unknown

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Andrew Ryan

BioShockRapture Founder / Ideologue

The founder and ruler of Rapture, a business magte who created the underwater city as a libertaria...

Occupation: Rapture Founder / Ideologue

Race: Unknown

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

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Andrew Ryan – BioShock character profile

Occupation: Smuggler Kingpin / False Revolutionary

Debut: BioShock (2007)

Affiliation: Fontaine Futuristics, Atlas Resistance (fake)

Race: Human

Gender: Male

Age: 40s

Atlas / Frank Fontaine

BioShockMaster Manipulator / Crime Boss

A con artist and smuggler who poses as Atlas, a revolutiory leader fighting against Andrew Ryan.

Occupation: Smuggler Kingpin / False Revolutionary

Debut: BioShock (2007)

Affiliation: Fontaine Futuristics, Atlas Resistance (fake)

Race: Human

Gender: Male

Age: 40s

Personality

MysteriousManipulativeCharismaticRuthlessOpportunistic

Abilities

DeceptionCriminal organizationGenetic enhancementBusiness manipulation

Notable Items

Mind Control PhraseCriminal EmpireGenetic Enhancements

Quote:

Would you kindly?

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Atlas / Frank Fontaine – BioShock character profile

Occupation: Guardian

Debut: Episode 1

Affiliation: Little Sisters, Rapture Security

Race: Human (heavily modified)

Gender: Male

Age: Varies

Big Daddy

BioShockguardian

Genetically enhanced humans in diving suits who protect Little Sisters while they gather ADAM.

Occupation: Guardian

Debut: Episode 1

Affiliation: Little Sisters, Rapture Security

Race: Human (heavily modified)

Gender: Male

Age: Varies

Personality

MysteriousProtectiveSingle-mindedLoyalgentle (to Little Si...

Abilities

Superhuman strengthEnhanced durabilityProtective instinctsDrill proficiency

Notable Items

Diving SuitDrill WeaponProtective GearPheromone Bond

Quote:

*mechanical groaning*

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Big Daddy – BioShock character profile

Occupation: ADAM Researcher / Little Sisters' Protector

Debut: BioShock (2007)

Affiliation: Independent (formerly Ryan Industries)

Race: Human

Gender: Female

Age: 50s

Dr. Brigid Tenenbaum

BioShockGenetic Scientist / Redeemed Caretaker

A German scientist who developed ADAM and the Little Sister program, later becoming their protector.

Occupation: ADAM Researcher / Little Sisters' Protector

Debut: BioShock (2007)

Affiliation: Independent (formerly Ryan Industries)

Race: Human

Gender: Female

Age: 50s

Personality

MysteriousIntelligentGuilt-riddenProtectiveScientific

Abilities

Genetic engineeringScientific researchADAM manipulationMedical expertise

Notable Items

Scientific EquipmentADAM ResearchLittle Sister Antidote

Quote:

Even in this place, there is still such a thing as right and wrong.

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Dr. Brigid Tenenbaum – BioShock character profile

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Occupation: Protagonist

Debut: Episode 1

Affiliation: Independent (Rapture survivor)

Race: Human

Gender: Male

Age: 25

Jack

BioShockprotagonist

The protagonist of the first BioShock game, a plane crash survivor who discovers the underwater city of Rapture.

Occupation: Protagonist

Debut: Episode 1

Affiliation: Independent (Rapture survivor)

Race: Human

Gender: Male

Age: 25

Personality

MysteriousDeterminedAdaptableMoralCurious

Abilities

Genetic modificationWeapon proficiencyPlasmid powersHacking

Notable Items

WrenchPlasmidsVarious WeaponsADAM Syringes

Quote:

A man chooses, a slave obeys.

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Jack – BioShock character profile

Occupation: Protagonist

Race: Unknown

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

Jack

BioShockprotagonist

The protagonist of the first BioShock game, a plane crash survivor who discovers the underwater city...

Occupation: Protagonist

Race: Unknown

Gender: Unknown

Age: Unknown

protagonist

Jack – BioShock character profile

Occupation: ADAM Gatherer

Debut: BioShock (2007)

Affiliation: Big Daddies, Dr. Tenenbaum

Race: Human (genetically modified)

Gender: Female

Age: 8-12

Little Sister

BioShockADAM Gatherer / Exploited Child

Young girls genetically modified to process ADAM from corpses, protected by Big Daddies.

Occupation: ADAM Gatherer

Debut: BioShock (2007)

Affiliation: Big Daddies, Dr. Tenenbaum

Race: Human (genetically modified)

Gender: Female

Age: 8-12

Personality

MysteriousInnocentChildlikeTrustingDependent

Abilities

ADAM processingCorpse detectionGenetic enhancement resis...

Notable Items

ADAM NeedleProtective ConditioningRose-Colored Glasses

Quote:

Angels don't wait for slowpoke daddies!

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Little Sister – BioShock character profile

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