Dropout’s Vic Michaelis Wants to Toss Their Star Wars Character Out a Window

Vic Michaelis, the former dropout now playing a character in Star Wars Zero Company, had a fondness for the prequel trilogy. They used to watch Attack of the Clones repeatedly, finding comfort in the series. Michaelis has transitioned from being a fan of Star Wars to being a part of its universe. They played the character Runa Blask in the game, a wise-cracking advisor to a mercenary group led by Captain Hawks.

This was Michaelis' first-ever video game role, and they were initially nervous about the challenge. However, the team at Bit Reactor, the game's developer, appreciated Michaelis' background in improv comedy, which helped them deliver a strong performance. Runa's character is known for her witty remarks, with "wizard" being one of her favorite phrases, used around 500 times in the game.

Fans have taken to calling for Runa to be thrown out a window, which resonated with Michaelis, as they felt it reflected the affection fans have for the character. However, Runa is an invulnerable character who cannot be harmed or harmed others. Runa's backstory before joining Zero Company was that of a freelance consultant for top corporations and families in the galaxy, a Separatist financial fixer who desired wealth beyond what Zero Company could offer.

If she had her fortune, she would want to buy a moon and run a resort. In contrast, Michaelis' own aspirations in the Star Wars universe would be to become a small business owner, running a bookstore with a comedy night and eventually getting involved in a greater plot.