Matthew Cross

Matthew Cross was a character in QIA. He was the leader of the religious group The Linearists, up until his death.
==Biography==
=== Pre-Linearists ===
Cross was a vicar, but his extreme 'Old Testament' views got him fired. Cross continued to express these views, gaining a cult following thanks to social media output such as his YouTube channel. ("Iulya")
=== Linearist Movement ===
Cross' staunchly religious movement, the Linearists, was formed following the Prometheus Leak, and capitalised on the growing public distrust for the QIA. After allying himself with Cameron Campbell, the group attempted to have the Void made illegal, maintaining instead that quantum terrorissts should instead be rehabiliated using the love of God.
On the morning of 27th April 2023, during an anti-QIA rally on the steps of St Paul's cathedral, Cross recited from the Bible and showed footage of Tasneem Hafiz throwing a bomb at a large group of churchgoers. However, the bomb in question - taken by Fran Grenouille to Bath from St Paul's and then sent back again by the London Field Team - reappeared, killing all of the Linearists present, including Cross. ("Prey")
Following his death, he was proclaimed a martyr by Campbell and the popularity of his Linearist movement began to grow further. ("Predator")
Although eventually, thanks to the support of Prime Minister Amber Harvey, the Linearists' support dwindled, the consequences of the bombing and Cross' death would still have an impact, as Sarah Cunnington was later arrested for the terrorist act that killed them all and was sent to prison, paving the way for her Ascension. ("¥o¬ Cø~1")
==Appearances==
===Season Three===
"Iulya" (mentioned), "Prey"