Archangel Gabriel

* Vol. 4
* Exhibition
* THINK (True)
* THINK (Disguise)
* Overthrone (True)

> I will fool the shepherds. I will know their greatest fear. I will know your greatest fear. Wake up, Joseph.
>
> "Gabriel", Overthrone

"**Gabriel**" is the true antagonist of *The Mandela Catalogue* and the first Alternate . It is a Type Two Alternate first appearing in Overthrone, where it systematically sabotage the Annunciation, and presumably prevent Christ from being born. After this, it claims itself to be the "one true savior" of humanity, implying that it has taken Christ's role in history.

## Description

This so-called Gabriel is a pale-skinned, blond-haired archangel seen wearing white robes. When showing their true appearance their eyes grow in size and their mouth is stretched into a smile. This alternate has some slight differences from true Archangel Gabriel, such as a longer face and hair and a lack of wings.

"Gabriel" often speaks in a whisper. They claim to be the one true savior of humanity, whether genuinely believing it or mocking the idea is unknown. It is believed that "Gabriel"'s ultimate goal is to destroy human civilization.

## Biography

### Overthrone

The True Gabriel is seen at the start of Overthrone delivering the message of Christ's birth to the shepherds before departing with a choir of angels. It is implied that true Gabriel was replaced with a false one after that.

The Alternate Gabriel's first appearance is during their message to Mary. They are first seen with an impossibly stretched, alien-like face before being censored by a black box. They tell her that they have a message, and when Mary responds surprised the screen goes static and whispering can be heard. With close captions on, the following can read in binary: "*I am the one true savior. I must reverse the delusion. Joseph is next.*" to which Mary supposedly complies.

"Gabriel" later appears in Joseph's window as he sleeps, telling him: "*I will fool the shepherds. I will know their greatest fear. I will know your greatest fear.*" then repeatedly telling Joseph to wake up.

"Gabriel" meets with the shepherds, their face still censored, claiming to be the one true savior, knowing what they love and dread. The black box slowly disappears and "Gabriel" 's true appearance is revealed.

### The THINK Principle

The only known appearance of "Gabriel" in modern times is in the original THINK Principle video. They make a brief appearance when they are used as the reference for Type Two: Detectable Alternates.

### Exhibition

"Gabriel" appears before Noah to punish him for constructing the Ark by having him bring another creature onto the boat, claiming that he won't notice at first but to wait until he feels a change in his mind. "Gabriel" says he won't even realize it has taken form until he sees it, where it will then give Noah a message, his last message.

With subtitles on, the following can be be read: ' "2 Corinthians 11:14 "And no wonder! For Satan disguises himself as an angel of light." ' The first hint at Gabriel's true identity.

### The Mandela Catalogue Vol.333

"Gabriel" is referenced in Mark's book of reaffirmations, in which he wrote down his prayers during the last days of his life.

It's implied that Mark had succumbed to M.A.D as he wrote in the book, as seen by the multiple scribbles in the book, preceded by the message "Who have I been praying to all this time?", implying that Mark had found out about "Gabriel" taking over Christianity and lost all hope after that.

"Gabriel" is physically seen in the post-credits scene, where he slowly fades in next to a statue of Christ's crucification, foreshadowing a future episode.

### The Mandela Catalogue Vol. 4

Gabriel first appears behind a tree in the Garden of Eden before the scene cuts to a thick cloud of fog which clears into an apple (the forbidden fruit).

Gabriel appears behind Dave Lee, who was going to the church, and says that the stage was set for him yet he followed the shepherd. Gabriel then calls him a fool, claiming that he lived his life completely clueless, and says his existence meant nothing. Dave fearfully says to Gabriel that he is not real and that he didn't accomplish anything. Gabriel states that Dave has already done its bidding and laughs maniacally. Dave drops to the ground and dies.

## Speculation

* It is heavily implied that "Gabriel" is Satan in disguise and alternates are demons.
	+ The quote "And no wonder! For Satan disguises himself as an angel of light." (2 Corinthians 11:14) is seen in Exhibition after "Gabriel" punishes Noah for crafting the Ark.

## Trivia

* The music playing after Gabriel's face distorts in Overthrone is a cover of "Jesus Loves Me" by Listener Kids.
* The website Alex Kister used to simulate "Gabriel" 's voice is fasthub.net, the same text to speech that was used for Tara The Android.

## Gallery

The alternate Gabriel introduces himself to MaryDitto, Gabriel's face censoredGabriel speaks in a low whisper, with binary text in the subtitles.Mary complies with GabrielGabriel can be seen in Joseph's window.Gabriel tells Joseph his plan, then repeating "Wake up."Gabriel appears before the shepherds, claiming to be the true savior of humanity.Gabriel watching Noah from behind shrubbery.
### Miscellaneous

The original art used for Gabriel in The Mandela Catalogue.A higher res photo of Gabriel.Gabriel, seen labeled as "The Observer".Official Gabriel vinyl figureOfficial Gabriel Plush
1. ↑ https://www.makeship.com/products/gabriel-vinyl-figure