Colonel Mael Radec, or simply known as either Colonel Radec, or Radec, is a character from the Killzone series. He is the secondary antagonist and final boss of Killzone 2 and is a playable character in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale.[1] Radec's in-game rival is Sir Daniel.
Colonel Mael Radec is a brilliant tactician who leads his troops from the front. His unwavering focus on victory at any cost has made the conquest of Helghast a formidable task for the ISA. He brings that same ruthlessness to personal combat, where he is the human personification of a shark, all of his training focused to a singular purpose: the destruction of his enemy.[2]
THE LEGACY OF COLONEL RADEC:
Killzone: Mercenary (Mentioned)
Killzone 2
Killzone 3 (Opening)
Arcade[]
Opening[]
Colonel Radec's opening
Colonel Radec talks about the balance of power as he oversees the battle between the ISA and Helghan Army. As the war rages on, Radec acknowledges formidable opponents beyond planet Helghan. Radec takes it upon himself to seek and eliminate all possible threats to his home planet.
"Power. All Men crave it. Some fight for it tooth and nail...never understanding the struggle to hold it only leads to it slipping through the fingers. Power always finds its way to me, and always when it is most needed. Now, for example. Helghan is under assault by the ISA, an invasion which threatens our very existence. while beyond this planet and the warships massing above it, there are rumors of even more...formidable opponents. A weak man might wait for those who oppose him to reveal themselves. Luckily enough for Helghan, I am not a weak man. No. I will find those who seek to do us harm. I will find them, and I will show them what true power looks like!"
Reason: While Radec is alone in his thoughts, Sir Daniel comes up behind him, looking for Zarok. Radec asks for his identity, but cannot understand Sir Dan's mumblings. Radec instead challenges the skeletal soldier to a duel, hoping for a more entertaining diversion.
Transcript[]
Colonel Radec: I'm afraid my search for a worthy opponent may have been in vain. If this is the true threat to the Helghast, we have nothing to worry about.
(Sir Daniel appears.)
Colonel Radec: One side. I have work to do.
Sir Daniel Fortesque: Which way to the evil Wizard?
Colonel Radec: Speak clearly.
Sir Daniel Fortesque: I'm trying to find the evil Wizard!
Colonel Radec: You should have moved when you had the chance. Now, are you going to stand there mumbling, or do you know how to use that sword?
(Radec draws his Army Knife as Sir Daniel looks at his sword and shield.)
Colonel Radec: Good. Let's hope this provides more than a momentary diversion, though somehow I think it won't!
Ending[]
Colonel Radec's ending
Radec considered the warriors that he faced were worthy of his talents, but none were his equal. He then notices the entire diversion did not cease the ISA's infiltration in Helghan. Thus, he devotes himself to bring order to Helghan, provide strong leadership and protection more than ever. He also assures that if anyone misjudges how much power he holds, the results could be fatal.
"The warriors I've encountered were among the most worthy of my talents. It's almost a pity none were my equal, though not unexpected. Unfortunately, this diversion has done little to stem the flow of ISA forces to Helghan. My planet needs leadership now more than ever. Strong leadership, bringing order to Helghan while protecting it from outside forces. Leadership born of respect. And respect, of course, is born of power. And if the people of Helghan and the ISA invaders think they know the power I carry, they're wrong. And being wrong in this case will cost them, dearly."
— Radec
Quotes and Taunts[]
Taunts[]
Death To You: Salutes and says "Death to you!".
Knife Skills: Flips his knife and says "You lack skill."
Now You See Me...: Cloaks and says "Find the target!"
Quotes[]
PlayStation All Stars Battle Royale Radec from Killzone Voice Over
If using Victory: Radec slams his fist into the ground.
If using Decimated: Radec frantically looks around.
If using Targets Dispatched: Radec holds up his shotgun pistol while lying on his back in a last-stand position (this is a reference to his final boss battle in Killzone 2 where Radec Kills himself with his pistol after getting defeated, but in this game, he doesn't kill himself).
If using The Mission is Won: Radec rises from a kneeled position and quickly activates his cloak.
PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale - Radec Strategies
How to Use Colonel Radec in PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale
Trivia[]
SuperBot explained that Radec was chosen to represent the Killzone series over any of the main characters because the Helghast, the villains of the series that Radec belongs to, are often seen as the face of the franchise.
This makes Radec the only playable character in PlayStation All-Stars who isn't the main/major character in his game of origin, as he is only shown in a few cutscenes near the end of Killzone 2 and as the final boss.
Despite his main appearance being from Killzone 2, he is mentioned in Killzone: Mercenary, and has a cameo in the opening of Killzone 3.
Out of all of them, Radec is the only one who kills himself at the ending of his game.
A Helghast soldier, based on Radec's appearance, appears as an alternate skin in Uncharted 2: Among Thieves' multiplayer. In Uncharted 3, a Capture Trooper and Helghast helmet appear as well. This makes Radec the third character to have previously been connected with Uncharted, the others being Cole MacGrath and Jak and Daxter.
A Helghast Assault and Helghast Scout appear in Lost Planet 2 for the PS3.
Almost all of Colonel Radec's representation for his franchise, including his costumes and all of his Super moves, originate from Killzone 3, a game that he wasn't primarily featured in.
Radec's third and fourth colors for Helghan Armor and StA-X6 Jetpack bear remarkable resemblance to the Krimzon Guard and Elite Guard soldiers of the Jak and Daxter series.
Radecs losing screen in which he lies on the ground with his gun in his hand is most likely referring to the end of Killzone 2 in which Radec commits suicide after Sev and Rico defeat him.
In this game, he doesn't kill himself, since he is shown alive and defeated at the result screen.
