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1) The wording in her Hero Profile is just vague enough to imply she is a Talon agent at the time of the Retribution mission.
“The shadowy Talon organization had already been supporting her for years, aiding her experiments in exchange for utilizing the results for their own purposes.”
2) Moira’s interactions with Reyes during the Retribution point to her egging him on, pressuring him, or attempting to “get under his skin”. The most notable one involves Moira saying she wishes she could go to rhe masquerade (of Venetian Carnival). Reyes says he is surprised because she doesn’t seem like the kind of person to enjoy that.
Moira replies, “There are a lot of things you don’t know about me.”
3) The major bosses utilize technology or “enhancements” that are originally from Overwatch agents.
The Heavy Assault Tank: uses Rocket Charge. Originally from the Crusaders. Canonically used by Reinhardt in animated shorts and comics.
The Assassin: uses what appears to be Blink and/or Recall. The chronal accelerator technology was specifically made for Tracer by Winston. If this is true about the Assassin, it also severely limited the time range of Retribution. Canonically appears in multiple shorts and comics (by Tracer).
The Sniper: uses a form of Shadowstep and/or Wraith. Canonically appears in multiple shorts and comics by Reaper.
The last one is the most interesting because it is unique to Reyes and his biotic “enhancements” that he accrued during SEP.
However -
There is one other person who has access to Reyes’ biodata - and the technical knowledge and ability to manipulate and recreate that in other ways (Biotic Grasp, Fade) - to make new technologies, enhancements, and abilities out of that.
Moira.
4) Related to Point 3, Moira has canonically stolen technology from Mercy. We are also told by Geoff Goodman during Moira’s Blizzcon panel that she took Wraith from “Reaper” and “improved” it. Moira has no qualms about taking other people’s research, property, or abilities and then redesigning or reworking them for her own purposes.
5) Moira is the only person who appears HAPPY during the intro video. The later statements she makes where she tells Reyes that he did the right thing by killing Antonio are shady as all hell.
Both of these appeared to be “coincidentally” tied to the sudden rise of Vialli and Maximilien, and Akande overthrowing Akinjide in the wake of Antonio’s death. This becomes significantly less “coincidental” if you consider that Moira may be a Talon agent, or be getting financial support from one (or all) of them.
6) During Reyes’ debriefing with Morrison, Amari, and Lacroix, there are images of two Talon operatives - a Trooper and a Heavy Assault tank.
The third image is of Moira.
(Comparison image)
Remember, Blackwatch continues to operate while suspended. Whatever occurs between Gabe, Jack, Ana, and Gérard during Gabe’s Retribution debriefing isn’t enough to make him leave, nor enough to make McCree leave in the immediate aftermath. Both Gabriel Reyes and Jesse McCree go on to help the Overwatch Strike Team by recovering intel on Null Sector during Null Sector’s Uprising. Genji stays on the team as well, and eventually helps arrest Akande Ogundimu, who is now the third Doomfist.
However, we do not know what happens to Moira after Retribution.
Speculation/Guess: in my opinion, the entire Retribution mission - and Gabriel’s motivations - make considerably more sense if you look at it like this:
The mission WAS intended to grab Antonio, run, and interrogate him later. It does not seem like Gabriel was lying here. In fact, MCCREE originally wanted to kill Antonio, but is told by Gabriel that they’re not going to do that.
However, Antonio reveals: 1) that he was anticipating this move by Blackwatch, 2) that he expected his “friends” to help him walk free from Blackwatch a week later, and 3) that he expected to hurt Blackwatch/Overwatch again.
This is the moment when Gabriel realizes -
He’s been betrayed by one of the three Blackwatch agents in the room with him.
(Note who else is “in frame” but out of focus during this moment).
This is not a sudden turn-about in motivations by Gabriel Reyes -
But instead, the clear and distinct realization that he has walked right into Antonio’s (and Talon’s) grasp.
And letting Antonio live is the LEAST of his worries.
The far bigger threat is the person IMMEDIATELY behind him.
And she knows it too.
Holy shit….My mind has been blown by these theories.
Hello there, FurryGirlSylvy here! Bringing you back with a fanfic series. This series is about the Blackwatch trio and their mishaps they have in there casual day-to-day life outside of Blackwatch. I started up this series on Wattpad and Overwatch Amino, and I decided to share it on Tumblr!
One peaceful day, Overwatch members had absolutely nothing on their hands. Why, not a single thing has happened over the week.
Of course, that means time to enjoy leisurely fun! Yet…Gabe had no idea what to do. It’s like he forgot how to function like a human being outside of Overwatch.
At least Genji had a bright idea of going outside and “enjoy nature”.
Gabe scoffed. “This is such a stupid idea…” A simple stroll down the neighborhood wasn’t a great idea of “enjoying nature”, especially when there is no nature to begin with. Everywhere he saw was pure concrete and not a single speck of life. Even not a single person roamed this place.
“God…This place is more barren then McCree’s love life,” Gabe muttered and threw his hood over his head. The cowboy didn’t come yet since he was trying to “romance” Mercy, even though she clearly has no interest in him.
“I know, commander, but what else is there to do in such a small settlem-” Genji was interrupted by a sudden noise.
“Mm?” Gabe turned around. A little chihuahua continuously barked at the two men.
“Heh…Cute.” A light smile spread across the commander’s face.
“Looks like we have taken an interest in a little creature,” Genji said.
Loud clanking footsteps could be heard from behind them. They turned to see the cowboy running up to them.
“Took you long enough, cowman,” The ninja mumbled.
“I know! I know!” McCree hunched over, huffing and puffing as he tried to catch his breath. His speech was mighty quick to get his story out. “Ya should of seen Mercy’s face. She was playin hard to get from ignorin me, but she was so red from me flirtin with her and-”
McCree saw the little chihuahua sitting in the middle of the road. The cute pupper was nicely groomed and it’s little tail wagging in excitement. Tiny teeth, button nose, and shiny baby doll eyes.
Yet…All McCree saw was long, serrated teeth. Giant claws that can rip flesh, matted brown fur. And especially…Those beady and dark eyes that resembled satan, glowing red at the cowboy.
“Jesus Christ…It’s Jason Bourne."
McCree stepped back, his skin turning whiter than chalk.
Gabe smirked and took it as an opportunity. "Oh?~” He cooed. “Got a snake in your boot, cowboy?”
“D-dogs!” McCree’s voice began to crack. “Oh my goodness! I despise them! Those little monsters can bite yer hand clean off!”
Genji pointed at the chihuahua and in chuckled. “That innocent creature bites?”
“D-don’t call it innocent! That’s what it wants ya to think. Since it’s a dog, it’ll bite.”
“McCree, relax. It won’t,” Gabe said.
“It will!"
"No, it won’t,” Genji and Gabe said in unison.
“It will!”
Gabe rolled his eyes and sighed. He was now getting fed up with the cowboy’s over the top fear of dogs. He went over to the pupper and kneeled infront of it, both Blackwatch men watching.
“G-Gabe! No! D-”
McCree was silenced by a glare from Gabe. “Quit your whining! This dog won’t bite.” He looked at the chihuahua and it kept barking, yet its voice was high pitch and small. “Why, it’s just a chihuahua. Chihuahuas are all bark, and no bite. They think they’re all tough, but they are weak.” He extended his hand to pet the tiny pupper. “They’re my country’s native dog, and so I should know-”
The dog bit his hand.
Gabe didn’t realized it at first. But pain surged through his body, making an all mighty power build up in his body. And then…
“AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"
A huge red beam burst out of the Latino’s mouth as he used every ounce of air in his lungs as if he busted a n@#!$. The beam grew brighter than the sun, and shot towards the sky until infinity.
After for what seems like forever, Gabe finally stopped. He bend over on his knees and clutched his hand bitten hand. He whimpered as he rested his head on the concrete road.
Genji and McCree shuttered in absolute horror in what they witnessed. Gabe was their leader. THEIR TOP DOG! If he is defeated mercilessly by a puny pup, that what makes them?!
Of course, McCree was absolutely traumatized. He kept still, eyes showing the most white as he stared at the Chihuahua, still barking. "Oh my lord, oh my lord, oh my lord, oh my lord, oh my lord…” He rambled over and over non-stop.
Genji snapped out of it, but his voice was still shaky. “M-maybe that chihuahua did it in self-defense. M-maybe that is just Gabe playing a mind t-trick on the creature.”
“A-are ya sure?!” McCree asked. He could always trust his best friend, right?!
“Y-yeah! You see?” Genji pointed at the chihuahua.
It was sniffing Gabe and didn’t bark anymore, appreciating Gabe’s submission and taking an interest in him.
McCree was able to clam down a bit. “Ah…”
“Everything is gonna be ok. As long as we don’t go near it and-” Genji paused.
A white, puffy, and mini poodle had sneaked up on the cyborg and bit him behind his leg.
“…"
"Genji?” McCree asked.
“AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"
A green laser shot out of Genji’s mouth. The laser split an abandoned building in half, making it crumble to the ground.
Soon, the ninja tumbled to the ground and gripped his bitten leg, rolling around and squealing. Tears running down his mask.
"G-Genji! G-Gabe!” McCree couldn’t stop shaking and watched the two men in pain. Then…More dogs emerged from the alleyways and any possible object. Their teeth baring, and fur spiking up along their backs. They started to surround the Blackwatch men in a huge circle. There was no place to hide…
Gabe and Genji gained their consciousness, but they felt like they were better off the way they were once they saw the dogs.
“Lord! Help us!” They all said in unison as they hugged each other.
Then…A ray of heavenly light divided the clouds. God’s face appeared between the cracks of the clouds. “How about…” He paused.
The men’s eyes glimmered with hope as they waited for his answer.
“No!"
God quickly shouted and then closed the ripples among the clouds.
"God! WHY?!” They said in unison as they watched the dogs surround them.
While he let the men confront the dogs by themselves, God sat at his desk. He turned on his computer and tablet. “Like I got time to solve everyone’s problems. It is time for some ME time…Me enjoying my Roblox and Minecraft, hehehe."
Eventually, the men did find a hiding spot…A pole. They had crawled all the way to the top, and holding onto it for dear life. Dogs continuously barked up the pole from the bottom.
"Never again, Genji….never again,” Gabe said.
“Agreed!” Genji immediately said. This was his worst idea ever…
“G-Gabe?! What are we gonna do now?” McCree looked at him for hope.
The commander sighed. “I have to do what I dislike the most.” He whipped out his phone while he let one hand clinging to the pole. “Hey, Jack…Can we get back up?”
"What for?“ Jack’s voice could be heard mumbling on the phone.
"Dogs…Very dangerous dogs.”
Jack was sighed. “I’ll bring backup right away…” He hung up and immediately pinched the bridge of his nose. “They are always calling for help for the most stupidest situations, but never during missions…Idiots…”
Overwatch Retribution was indeed interesting! And good to see that more lore is added into Overwatch! Here’s the cool kids gang of Overwatch! Next on will be Pink Mercy! :D always doing fan arts after the hype as usual! xD
