Augustus Sinclair



Augustus Sinclair was one of the key figures in Rapture's science community, as well as an important business figure. His business, Sinclair Solutions, was one of the most important plasmid researching companies in Rapture, and he is a significant character in BioShock 2.

History
Augustus Sinclair was born in Panama before 1914. His grandfather was a worker on the Panama Canal who believed that he was doing a service for the greater good. The drowning of his grandfather as a result of this effort impressed upon Sinclair the idea that the only worthwhile efforts were self-serving. Sinclair eventually moved to Georgia in the United States with the hopes of striking it rich in his own business endeavors. When Andrew Ryan created Rapture, Sinclair took the invitation purely out of a desire to further his own monetary gain.

Prior to the Rapture Civil War, Sinclair was involved in the creation of the Vita-Chamber, as evidenced in Yi Suchong's Audio Diary of the same name. He also owned multiple businesses, including Sinclair Spirits, an upscale bar that can be visited in Fort Frolic, and Sinclair Solutions, a plasmid developer.

BioShock 2
Although only mentioned in passing during BioShock, he is slated to be one of the key figures in BioShock 2. Sinclair Solutions provides the backdrop for character advancement in BioShock 2 multiplayer mode, with the player's character being a product-tester for several of their products. He also has a role to play in the singleplayer campaign, as one of the player's primary guides through Rapture, similar to Atlas in the first game. He asks the player to help him out of a "little bind" by heading to Ryan Amusements through the train tunnels of Atlantic Express.

{{Sp|Leaked Radio Conversation|{{Quote|Now you see. There is no easy escape from Rapture. Lamb's Splicers kill anyone who tries to leave the city. But on the radio, hear from this man, Sinclair... He says he has something that can stop her.|Bridgette Tenenbaum|BioShock 2}}{{Quote|Now if you don't mind, doc, I'll introduce myself. Name's Augustus Sinclair, son. Esquire. And old Tenenbaum ain't lyin', I can help you take Rapture back from Lamb, but first, I'm thinkin' you can help me out of a little bind. Take the Train Tunnels to a place called "Ryan Amusements", and we'll talk it over.|Augustus Sinclair|BioShock 2}}{{Quote|She's got a juicy one but when she's starts draining out Adam the Splicers will come running, be ready before you set her down on that body.|Augustus Sinclair|BioShock 2}}

Audio Diaries

 * Removed Audio Diaries
 * Private Interests

Trivia

 * The last name "Sinclair" may be inspired by the last name of BioShock's art director, Scott Sinclair.