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|actor= Bill Pullman}} | |actor= Bill Pullman}} | ||
'''Oswald Danes''' was a convicted murderer, rapist, paedophile and former teacher | '''Oswald Danes''' was a convicted murderer, rapist, paedophile and former teacher. He was not ashamed of what he had done or what he was. He even took pleasure in people's comments towards him. After being freed from prison by legal loopholes, Oswald was persuaded to became [[PhiCorp]]'s spokesman for their medicines by [[Jilly Kitzinger]] for protection from people who still wished him dead. Eventually, he met with [[Torchwood]] and helped them in their plan to return humanity's mortality, as he had grown tired of his new life and wished to die. He killed himself and [[the Mother]] willingly, hoping for an enjoyable afterlife, even in [[Hell]]. | ||
== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
[[File:DanesExecution.jpg|thumb|left|Oswald about to be executed. ([[TW]]: ''[[The New World]]'')]] | [[File:DanesExecution.jpg|thumb|left|Oswald about to be executed. ([[TW]]: ''[[The New World]]'')]] | ||
=== Execution === | === Execution === | ||
In [[2006]], | In [[2006]], Danes [[rape]]d and [[murder]]ed twelve-year-old [[Susie Cabina]]. At his trial, he said "she should have ran faster." He was held in prison for the next five years until his punishment was issued. Why he wasn't killed then is puzzling. He spent time in solitary confinement, which is when he realised the guards were putting urine in his food; he took it in stride. | ||
He was [[death sentence|sentenced to death]], and [[execution|executed]] by [[lethal injection]]. He survived, the first to experience the Miracle at the very beginning of [[Miracle Day]] | He was [[death sentence|sentenced to death]], and [[execution|executed]] by [[lethal injection]]. He survived, the first to experience the Miracle at the very beginning of [[Miracle Day]]. The experience was painful as he would have normally died peacefully from the injection. Because his sentence was technically carried out, his lawyers advanced a ''[[force majeure]]'' argument successfully, apparently flavoured with [[Fifth Amendment|Fifth]] and [[Eighth Amendment]] implications. This induced the reluctant Governor of [[Kentucky]] to parole him. He was met with scorn by other inmates for being lucky enough for getting out, as well of that of the people wanting him dead. ([[TW]]: ''[[The New World]]'') | ||
=== Rise to fame === | === Rise to fame === | ||
He | He made an appearance on [[WWCN]] in which he broke down and cried, apologising profusely for his crimes. This shifted opinion in his favour — opinion which had been solidly against him when he left [[Montrose Hill State Penitentiary]]. Public relations guru [[Jilly Kitzinger]] offered her services to him, but he declined, saying that he didn't need representation. ([[TW]]: ''[[Rendition (TV story)|Rendition]]'') After being beaten by two [[police]] officers, Oswald accepted Jilly's offer and attended a meeting at [[PhiCorp]]. He agreed to promote PhiCorp efforts to sell drugs without prescriptions. PhiCorp offered him bodyguards. | ||
Captain [[Jack Harkness]] broke into the studio where Oswald was going to appear on television. Oswald admitted his repentance was an act | Captain [[Jack Harkness]] broke into the studio where Oswald was going to appear on television. Oswald admitted his repentance was an act. The murder and rape of Susie Cabina had been the best moment of his life. Jack inferred Oswald wanted to be executed, but Oswald had his bodyguards punch Jack in the stomach and escort him out of the building. Out on the street, a woman approached Jack and asked if he'd seen or touched Oswald, implying he was some kind of deity. Oswald addressed the nation, promising them new drugs and laws. He said this was a new era for mankind, before asking them just one thing, "Walk with me." ([[TW]]: ''[[Dead of Night]]'') | ||
[[File:Torchwood404-2.jpg|thumb|Oswald gives an inspiring speech. ([[TW]]: ''[[Escape to LA]]'')]] | [[File:Torchwood404-2.jpg|thumb|Oswald gives an inspiring speech. ([[TW]]: ''[[Escape to LA]]'')]] | ||
Soon afterward [[Ellis Hartley Monroe]] began preaching a contrasting message, calling for the segregation of those who should be dead and the 'living': "Dead is Dead". Her campaign gained media attention, surpassing Oswald. On one occasion | Soon afterward [[Ellis Hartley Monroe]] began preaching a contrasting message, calling for the segregation of those who should be dead and the 'living': "Dead is Dead". Her campaign gained media attention, surpassing Oswald. On one occasion Danes was supposed to give a press conference in front of a hospital where the worst medical cases were abandoned, only to find Ellis there, giving her own conference. To upstage her, Oswald entered the building to comfort the patients and pledge his help for their plight. The reporters turned their attention to him, especially when he held up an abandoned baby and promised a comfortable life for her. Ellis lost favour in the public's eye and disappeared soon afterwards. ([[TW]]: ''[[Escape to LA]]'') | ||
Oswald was hired to speak at the Miracle rally in [[Los Angeles]]. It became clear that not everyone had forgiven him when bottles were thrown at his car. He was again | Oswald was hired to speak at the Miracle rally in [[Los Angeles]]. It became clear that not everyone had forgiven him when bottles were thrown at his car. He was approached again by Jack, who asked for his help in exposing PhiCorp, reading a prepared statement by Jack instead of his speech by Jilly. In return he would make sure that Oswald got his wish and died. On stage, however, he ignored Jack and Jilly and started an improvised rant about humanity evolving into everlasting angels. The audience cheered and chanted his name. ([[TW]]: ''[[The Categories of Life]]'') | ||
Oswald was quoted | Oswald was quoted as saying he believed the [[Categories of life]] policy was a good idea. ([[TW]]: ''[[Immortal Sins]]'') Soon after, he asked Jilly to hire a prostitute for him. The prostitute offered to act like a young girl for him. Oswald bristled; he wanted a a proper dinner date. She refused and said he would be a "Category Zero" soon. Oswald demanded Jilly tell him what Category Zero was. She admitted it was a new system. Criminals like Oswald would soon be incinerated as it was the only sure way to kill someone now. He attacked Jilly and went on the run. ([[TW]]: ''[[End of the Road]]'') | ||
=== Self-exile and death === | === Self-exile and death === | ||
After two months, Oswald turned his attentions to Jack, learning of his ties to [[Gwen Cooper]]. He escaped to [[Wales]] | After two months, Oswald turned his attentions to Jack, learning of his ties to [[Gwen Cooper]]. He escaped to [[Wales]] and entered her household in the disguise of a grocery delivery man. However, he was recognised when he picked up baby [[Anwen Williams|Anwen]] and was beaten by Gwen with a saucepan and tied up. He took this beating without any complaint. He expected it. He had information useful to the team in locating [[the Blessing]]. [[Rhys Williams|Rhys]] wanted to kill Oswald for his crimes and the threat he posed to Anwen. He found Gwen calling him a monster flattering, which made Rhys even angrier. | ||
Oswald had a mutual blackmail with Jack; if Jack gave him to the authorities, Oswald would reveal Jack's | Oswald had a mutual blackmail with Jack; if Jack gave him to the authorities, Oswald would reveal Jack's identity. He insisted he accompany Jack and Gwen to [[Shanghai]] once they uncovered the truth of where one of the poles of [[the Blessing]] was. Oswald learned Jack came from the future and asked what happens if they succeed; Jack could not give a definate answer as time can be rewritten. When Jack changed his bandages, Oswald noticed a drop of his blood moving on its own. The Blessing was drawing the blood to it. ([[TW]]: ''[[The Gathering (TV story)|The Gathering]]'') | ||
After hearing from Gwen, Jack and Oswald entered the warehouse in Shanghai with her. They found explosives which they stra[[File:How cliché.jpg|left|thumb|Danes, holds onto [[the Mother]] as he prepares to commit [[suicide]]. ([[TW]]: ''[[The Blood Line]]'')]]pped to Oswald's chest to hold the families hostage. Looking at the Blessing, Oswald was confronted by his inner demons, but ignored them after some encouragement from Jack. Oswald watched as the Miracle was negated by Jack's blood, causing Jack's death. He grabbed [[the Mother]], waiting for Gwen and Jilly to escape before blowing her up; he ignored the Mother's promises of gifts if he let her go. Jack came back to life and escaped with them. Before he blew her up, the Mother said that he was going to [[Hell]]. Oswald gleefully agreed and vowed to hunt down Suzie Cabina there. Oswald detonated the explosive, killing himself and the Mother, burying the Blessing in rubble. ([[TW]]: ''[[The Blood Line]]'') | After hearing from Gwen, Jack and Oswald entered the warehouse in Shanghai with her. They found explosives which they stra[[File:How cliché.jpg|left|thumb|Danes, holds onto [[the Mother]] as he prepares to commit [[suicide]]. ([[TW]]: ''[[The Blood Line]]'')]]pped to Oswald's chest to hold the families hostage. Looking at the Blessing, Oswald was confronted by his inner demons, but ignored them after some encouragement from Jack. Oswald watched as the Miracle was negated by Jack's blood, causing Jack's death. He grabbed [[the Mother]], waiting for Gwen and Jilly to escape before blowing her up; he ignored the Mother's promises of gifts if he let her go. Jack came back to life and escaped with them. Before he blew her up, the Mother said that he was going to [[Hell]]. Oswald gleefully agreed and vowed to hunt down Suzie Cabina there. Oswald detonated the explosive, killing himself and the Mother, burying the Blessing in rubble. ([[TW]]: ''[[The Blood Line]]'') | ||
