Jose Torrez (Raider: Last Blood)

Drug Dealer

Piloting

### Goals

Escape from US imprisonment by the hands of Colonel Robert James and his men (succeeded)
Escape from the US and restore himself to power again and to sell cocaine and opium worldwide (failed)

### Crimes

Drug trafficking
Jailbreak

Mass Murder

Corruption

Conspiracy

Abuse of power

### Type of Villain

Tyrannical Crime Lord

General **Jose Ramon Torrez** (also known as **General Torrez** or **Jose Torrez**) is a main character and a major antagonist of the "Raider: Last Blood" series.

Serving as the secondary antagonist of the 9th and 10th chapters, Torrez is a ruthless Central American dictator and drug lord of the Republic of Val Rico that wanted to reclaim his country by escaping US custody.

## Background

Born on December 2, 1996, in Val Rico, Cuba, Jose grew up in a military family where his father is a strong supporter of Castro and he was the general of the country, so his past is unknown, but it's implied that Jose was groomed and became the successor after his father's death.

Only two years before the events at Columbus (approx. Winter of 2054), Torrez was a military dictator of the Republic of Val Rico. The General gained favor with the United States by leading his country's army in a campaign against communist insurgents.

This military campaign was aided by American dollars and US military advisors. Colonel James was instrumental in the signing and execution of the military pact between the parties. Complications arose when mounting evidence revealed that Torrez had violated the neutrality of other bordering countries. Congress had no choice but to ban aid to the General.

In an effort to recoup the lost monetary and military support, he is believed to have entered the drug trade, specifically in cocaine smuggling. Despite the aforementioned Congressional ban, high-ranking Pentagon officials were later accused of having continued to arm the military regime, causing a diplomatic black eye for the United States. Torrez was deposed earlier in 2056 which was noted to have had a ripple effect on the country's forthcoming elections.

The extradition agreement to transport him back to the US was reached on December 23rd, 2056. The following day, US Department of Justice members would be waiting for his arrival at Dulles International Airport in Virginia, likely to prosecute him for war crimes.

Esperanza was accused of atrocities in his home country, including but not limited to cocaine smuggling, racketeering, bribing of government officials, and holding of numerous political prisoners over the past decade, including the soon-to-be, democratically elected president of Val Verde. Despite the allegations, the General retained many supporters locally and abroad.

## Appearance

Jose is a Cuban man, standing at 6'1. He has graying brown hair, dark brown eyes, a scar near his chin, tanned skin, and according to a few people, he has a striking deep voice.

He was seen wearing a fitted khaki suit in his first appearance and sported a thick beard with slicked-back hair.

However, in 2062, he is clean-shaven, and while he sported his khaki suit, he has his general rank on the collar.

## Equipment

* **Colt M1911A1**: Torrez's sidearm. He notably used it to kill two pilots and failed to kill Jay before running out of ammunition.
* **Steyr AUG**: Torrez's main weapon. He notably used it to try to kill Jay but failed when the tables are turned.