He convinces them to help rebuild Earth in exchange for their freedom. He merges with Asaru and takes control of the Mosaic. Weir has what could be considered the best ending. If the player saves Weir, then the other character will die eventually and vice versa.ĭr. If he is not the chosen character, then at one point the player will be presented with a choice: either going to his assistance, or the other person (Director Faulke or Agent Weaver) William Carter will go to the unchosen party's aid. He briefly becomes a playable character during the final mission of the game, should Asaru chooses to merge with him.
Weir's role in the story is important, as he often gives insights into the Outsider's activities, motives and technology, and is the one to discover the method to travel to the Zudjari homeworld. He served in the military during WWII fighting in the Pacific, notably during the liberation of Borneo.Īlthough not directly stated in the game, Weir has left-wing political views and is homosexual, which resulted in him being discriminated against in the 1950s America (not XCOM, fortunately).
