- "Relax. I have a feeling something's coming our way. Something big".
- -Ben speaking to Darrel about Corley's limo.
Ruben Throttle[1], or just Ben, is the main protagonist of Full Throttle. He has a long black suave haircut, and a graying face of stubble, showing his age. He is the leader of the Polecats and rides a Corley Motors Chopper.
He is voiced by the late Roy Conrad.
History[]
Background[]
Not much information is known about Ben's life before the Polecats. It is known that he had a dog that used to wear a funnel in its head when he was a kid.
He was the Vice-Leader of the gang before Father Torque's retirement.
If the player tries to leave the Kickstand in the direction the Polecats came from, he'll say that a warrant waits for him, also revealing the true nature of the gang. When talking to Maureen in her workshop at Melonweed, Ben will eventually mention that he's wanted in other counties.
While talking to Horrace in Corville, he'll mention he has no wall to hang his souvenirs on, and that his bike is his home.
Trivia[]
- Although not revealed during gameplay, Ben's last name can be found on concept art and sketches.
- Ben is the older brother Hoagie from Day of the Tentacle. Ben's full name, Ruben is given after a sandwich.
- Programmer Stephen R. Shaw described Ben as "a majestic character with complex, suppressed emotions and a deep ambivalence towards the world around him".[2]
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- ↑ Full name confirmed by Tim Schafer - LucasArts' Secret History #8: Day of the Tentacle Trivia! Secrets! Sex!
- ↑ The Adventurer 14