User blog comment:Western Gen/Speculations for Season 13/@comment-5746209-20150402014739

An opening to a season in the villians' perspective and revealing the status of several previous antagonist without relying on the main cast (Blood Gulch Crew) for humor... this season is going to kick fucking ass! So, I'm back and glad to say this episode was a great start.

From what Prologue shows, Charon Industries / Space Pirates are gathering criminals and even former enemies of the Blood Gulch Crew to finally eradicate everyone on Chorus. I honestly didn't expect Sharkface to return, but he looks like a legit threat. Not to mention, with Sharkface around, it's likely Demo Man, Girlie, and Sleeves are coming back as well due to their history. Let's not forget that with our back-stabbing Counselor joining the Space Pirates, it could be possible that Vic, who was a A.I. working for Project Freelancer by running the simulation events, will return in someway.

I have a theory that for the first time, the Blood Gulch Crew will have to rely on only themselves and prove they are true heroes in their own way (showing how much they've developed in character), as we got several baddies that'll force them to spread out. Along with this, I think A LOT of casualties will happen on both sides, including within the Blood Gulch Crew (this is hinted at in Epsilon's message). We could see some rivalries develop as the season progresses with the last 5 or 6 episodes focusing on how each one ends. Here are some possible rivalries and I'll explain why each one of them could occur if you ask me:


 * Malcom Hargrove vs. Epsilon
 * Locus vs. Washington (with Dr. Grey's aid)
 * Felix vs. Tucker (with Palomo's aid)
 * Aiden Price vs. Caboose (with Smith's aid)
 * Sharkface vs. Carolina
 * Demo Man vs. Simmons (with Jensen's aid)
 * Girlie vs. Donut (with Doc's aid)
 * Sleeves vs. Grif (with Bitters' aid)
 * Jackson vs. Lopez
 * Vic vs. Sarge (with Freckles' aid)
 * Mercy (the girl always with Jackson) vs. Kimball (with Doyle's aid)