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|birth = {{circa}} 1830 <small>(aged 55 in 1886{{Siteref|MED2-EU-Site|uk/nonshocked/characters/two.htm|date=20141108104632|PROFESSOR HAMILTON KIFT}})</small> | |birth = {{circa}} 1830 <small>(aged 55 in 1886{{Siteref|MED2-EU-Site|uk/nonshocked/characters/two.htm|date=20141108104632|PROFESSOR HAMILTON KIFT}})</small> | ||
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'''Professor Hamilton Kift''' (born {{c.}} 1830), more commonly referred to as just the '''Professor''', was a 19th-century researcher who ran a lab somewhere under [[London]]. After meeting [[Sir Daniel Fortesque]] in the midst of [[Lord Palethorn]]'s plot to take over the city, he provided Sir Dan with information and crafted a number of weapons and devices from the soul energy Dan collected throughout London. | '''Professor Hamilton Kift''' (born {{c.}} 1830), more commonly referred to as just the '''Professor''', was a 19th-century researcher who ran a lab somewhere under [[London]]. After meeting [[Sir Daniel Fortesque]] in the midst of [[Lord Palethorn]]'s plot to take over the city, he provided Sir Dan with information and crafted a number of weapons and devices from the soul energy Dan collected throughout London. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Early life=== | ===Early life=== | ||
The Professor was a mad inventor, keen amateur magician and self-styled "master of the occult." He dedicated his life to science in the hope that he might help mankind achieve a better existence. He was a member of the [[Magic Circle]] organisation through which he met [[Lord Palethorn]]. | The Professor was a mad inventor, keen amateur magician and self-styled "master of the occult." He dedicated his life to science in the hope that he might help mankind achieve a better existence.{{Bookref|MED2-Manual}} He was a member of the [[Magic Circle]] organisation through which he met [[Lord Palethorn]]. | ||
===Expedition of 1878=== | |||
[[File:MediEvil2-ProfPalethornExpedition-Texture.png|left|thumb|A picture from the expedition.]] On January 10, 1878, the Professor was visited by Lord Palethorn, who had been expelled from the Magic Circle the previous month. Palethorn presented Kift with a map that supposedly led to the remnants of [[Zarok's spell book]], a powerful book of Black Magic. Palethorn needed the Professor to accompany him on the journey to find the book due to not being able to translate the map himself. The Professor agreed and they set sail for the Hebrides soon after. | |||
After finding the book inside the tomb where it was buried, Palethorn snatched it and shoved the Professor aside, leaving him behind in the now collapsing tomb. Kift's hands were crushed by the closing tomb door. He spent weeks crawling in the darkness until he finally managed to find his way out. He was found by the local fishermen and taken to [[Inverness]] to recover from his injuries. The Professor then spent some time inventing mechanical hands for himself. Once he fully recovered, he vowed to have his revenge against Palethorn. | |||
===The Autumn of Death=== | ===The Autumn of Death=== | ||
Palethorn wouldn't resurface until 1886, when he cast the [[Spell of Eternal Darkness]]. The Professor was quick to summon a [[Winston Chapelmount|helpful spirit]], which he dispatched to the local museum in order to procure the help of the hero Sir Daniel Fortesque. The Professor feigned ignorance about who was behind the spell and sent Sir Dan to [[Kensington]] in order to find the perpetrator. Sir Dan managed to find a [[Pocket Watch|pocket watch]] that belonged to Palethorn, which the Professor pretended to analyse. Fortesque also brought back [[Princess Kiya]], who joined them in the fight against Palethorn. | |||
Kift would provide Sir Dan with new weapons by converting the power of the [[Chalice of Souls]] into them using his occult knowledge. He would also construct a monster to face Palethorn's [[Iron Slugger]]. Later, Kift sent Kiya on a dangerous mission to [[Whitechapel]], only for her to end up being killed by [[The Ripper|the Ripper]], a murderous creature active in the area. Insensitive to Dan's feelings about the loss of Kiya, the Professor urged him to press on with the mission. Sir Dan refused however and ran away into [[The Sewers|the sewers]] under London. | |||
Dan later returned to the Professor's Lab where he confronted him about his time machine invention. The Professor admitted to having known Palethorn under the pressure and also told Dan where to find the time machine. | |||
Using time travel, Sir Dan rewrote time and managed to save Kiya before she was killed by the Ripper. Dan then proceeded to find and fight Palethorn as the Professor instructed. Once the battle was over, Sir Dan and Princess Kiya parted ways with the Professor. | |||
==Legacy== | ==Legacy== | ||
For many years after 1886, scholars would study the Professor's Chrono-chair blueprints. However, they never found the machine itself in his collection. | For many years after 1886, scholars would study the Professor's Chrono-chair blueprints. However, they never found the machine itself in his collection.{{Bookref|FArrow}} | ||
==Characteristics== | ==Characteristics== | ||
===Appearance=== | ===Appearance=== | ||
The Professor was a dimunitive older man. He had gray balding hair and a moustache with a goatee. He wore glasses which gave his green eyes an enlarged appearance. | |||
===Personality=== | ===Personality=== | ||
{{ | The Professor was an old-fashioned figure; he believed in honour, gentlemanly conduct and respect for all. He could, however, be a little single-minded, focusing on the 'big picture' to the total exclusion of all other factors.{{Bookref|MED2-Manual}} | ||
===Abilities=== | ===Abilities=== | ||
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==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
The Professor serves as a replacement for the [[The Heroes|Heroes of the Hall]] from the original ''[[MediEvil (1998)|MediEvil]]'' as he is the one to provide Sir Dan with weapons during his quest. He is also prominently featured in the game's story. | |||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
The Professor is a major supporting character in ''[[MediEvil 2]]''. | The Professor is a major supporting character in ''[[MediEvil 2]]''. | ||
===Development=== | ===Development=== | ||
{{ | The Professor is named after one of the game's main programmers, [[Martin Hamilton Kift]].<ref>{{Cite web|author=Tattersall, Steven|url=http://clarets.org/steve/games/medievil2.html|site=Accreted Drivel|title=MediEvil 2|published=January 8, 2003}}</ref> | ||
===Portrayal=== | ===Portrayal=== | ||
{{Empty section}} | {{Empty section}} | ||
Revision as of 03:36, 16 January 2025
| Professor Hamilton Kift | |||
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| Biographical information | |||
| AKA | The Professor Master of the occult (by self) | ||
| Gender | Male | ||
| Born | c. 1830 (aged 55 in 1886[1]) | ||
| Behind the scenes information | |||
| Appears in |  MediEvil 2 MediEvil: The Game Prequel
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Professor Hamilton Kift (born c. 1830), more commonly referred to as just the Professor, was a 19th-century researcher who ran a lab somewhere under London. After meeting Sir Daniel Fortesque in the midst of Lord Palethorn's plot to take over the city, he provided Sir Dan with information and crafted a number of weapons and devices from the soul energy Dan collected throughout London.
History
Early life
The Professor was a mad inventor, keen amateur magician and self-styled "master of the occult." He dedicated his life to science in the hope that he might help mankind achieve a better existence.[2] He was a member of the Magic Circle organisation through which he met Lord Palethorn.
Expedition of 1878
On January 10, 1878, the Professor was visited by Lord Palethorn, who had been expelled from the Magic Circle the previous month. Palethorn presented Kift with a map that supposedly led to the remnants of Zarok's spell book, a powerful book of Black Magic. Palethorn needed the Professor to accompany him on the journey to find the book due to not being able to translate the map himself. The Professor agreed and they set sail for the Hebrides soon after.
After finding the book inside the tomb where it was buried, Palethorn snatched it and shoved the Professor aside, leaving him behind in the now collapsing tomb. Kift's hands were crushed by the closing tomb door. He spent weeks crawling in the darkness until he finally managed to find his way out. He was found by the local fishermen and taken to Inverness to recover from his injuries. The Professor then spent some time inventing mechanical hands for himself. Once he fully recovered, he vowed to have his revenge against Palethorn.
The Autumn of Death
Palethorn wouldn't resurface until 1886, when he cast the Spell of Eternal Darkness. The Professor was quick to summon a helpful spirit, which he dispatched to the local museum in order to procure the help of the hero Sir Daniel Fortesque. The Professor feigned ignorance about who was behind the spell and sent Sir Dan to Kensington in order to find the perpetrator. Sir Dan managed to find a pocket watch that belonged to Palethorn, which the Professor pretended to analyse. Fortesque also brought back Princess Kiya, who joined them in the fight against Palethorn.
Kift would provide Sir Dan with new weapons by converting the power of the Chalice of Souls into them using his occult knowledge. He would also construct a monster to face Palethorn's Iron Slugger. Later, Kift sent Kiya on a dangerous mission to Whitechapel, only for her to end up being killed by the Ripper, a murderous creature active in the area. Insensitive to Dan's feelings about the loss of Kiya, the Professor urged him to press on with the mission. Sir Dan refused however and ran away into the sewers under London.
Dan later returned to the Professor's Lab where he confronted him about his time machine invention. The Professor admitted to having known Palethorn under the pressure and also told Dan where to find the time machine.
Using time travel, Sir Dan rewrote time and managed to save Kiya before she was killed by the Ripper. Dan then proceeded to find and fight Palethorn as the Professor instructed. Once the battle was over, Sir Dan and Princess Kiya parted ways with the Professor.
Legacy
For many years after 1886, scholars would study the Professor's Chrono-chair blueprints. However, they never found the machine itself in his collection.[3]
Characteristics
Appearance
The Professor was a dimunitive older man. He had gray balding hair and a moustache with a goatee. He wore glasses which gave his green eyes an enlarged appearance.
Personality
The Professor was an old-fashioned figure; he believed in honour, gentlemanly conduct and respect for all. He could, however, be a little single-minded, focusing on the 'big picture' to the total exclusion of all other factors.[2]
Abilities
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Gameplay
The Professor serves as a replacement for the Heroes of the Hall from the original MediEvil as he is the one to provide Sir Dan with weapons during his quest. He is also prominently featured in the game's story.
Behind the scenes
The Professor is a major supporting character in MediEvil 2.
Development
The Professor is named after one of the game's main programmers, Martin Hamilton Kift.[4]
Portrayal
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In other media
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References
- ↑ PROFESSOR HAMILTON KIFT on MediEvil 2 Official EU Website (archived version at Internet Archive Wayback Machine).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 MediEvil 2 manual. Written by Jim Sangster. Designed by Steve O'Neill. Published by Sony Computer Entertainment America in May 2000. Download.
- ↑ MediEvil: The Game Prequel. Written by Chris Sorrell. Art by Jason Wilson. Published by Titan Comics in 2019.
- ↑ Tattersall, Steven, MediEvil 2 on Accreted Drivel. Published January 8, 2003.
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