Francis (Remake)

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## Biographical Information

### Occupation

Former leader of Hopeville *(Post-apocalypse)*

## Appearances

### Death Episode

"All That Remains"

"*You've...you ruined **everything**. [...] You...you...*"
—Francis' last words[src]

**Francis** is an antagonist and a survivor of the outbreak in *Strain Zero*. He is the leader of the community of Hopeville within the heart of Port Collier, and serves as the primary antagonist of the second half of *Season 1: Remake*.

## Overview

### Personality & Traits

Francis is described as the effective, but ultimately ruthless, amoral, and power hungry leader of Hopeville who only cared for the protection of his society and the authority he accumulated from ruling it. However, once his society crumbles Francis is exposed as ultimately nothing but a violent psychopath with a pathological need for attention.

## Post-Apocalypse

### Season 1: Remake

#### "Around Every Corner"

Francis is first encountered soon as the group enters Port Collier, surrounded by a small army of well-armed residents. He says he intends to bring them into Hopeville, but no one under the age of fourteen is allowed. With the group refusing, Francis orders his soldiers to bring them in by force. The group escape through a series of burnt-out buildings under cover from homemade smoke bombs, and Francis loses his right ear to a stray bullet.

Francis later appears as the group tries to get of Hopeville having stolen fuel, engine parts and medical supplies. Just as Francis orders his soldiers to kill them, a massive explosion set by Shadowman devastates the main wall of Hopeville, causing almost every zombie in the city to flood into the community. As Francis tries to restore order, he is confronted by Shadowman and a fight ensues. Francis gets the upper hand, but he is attacked and shoved down an elevator shaft by Henry.

As Hopeville smoulders, Francis manages to climb out of the elevator shaft, bruised, bloody and angry.

#### "All That Remains"

After escaping Hopeville, a vengeful Francis sabotages the boat the Clarkson Survivors had found and waits for the demoralized group in the boathouse. Declaring his hatred for the group and his determination to wipe them out, Francis fires a single shot that ignites a leaking gas tank.

Francis searches through the fire and smoke and engages Henry in a brutal duel; using his pickaxe, Francis disarms Henry of his hatchet and knocks him down. Holly is able to knock Francis into the lake, but he quickly recovers and kills Aaron by driving his pickaxe through the back of his head. He fights Henry once more, but is disorientated when Jess smashes a metal plate over his head. Henry manages to stab Francis in the wrist and chest, but before he can finish the fight Francis is unexpectedly shot in the head by Emma. His body goes limp and he falls backwards into the lake, where it is torn apart by the walkers below.

## Death

### Killed by:

* Emma Goode

Francis is savagely mutilated by Henry during their duel in the boathouse, including losing his arm and being run through with a machete. Before Henry can kill him, however, Francis is suddenly shot in the head, with his surprise killer being Emma. Francis' body slumps over and falls into the water, where it is torn apart by zombies.

## Killed Victims

* Randall *(caused)*
* Aaron Bailey
* Numerous counts of zombies and possibly unnamed people

## Relationships

### Randall

Francis and Randall appear to have a good relationship, with Francis considering Randall one of his most important allies and his right-hand-man.

## Appearances

### The Walking Dead: Strain Zero

#### Season 1

* "Around Every Corner"
* "All That Remains"