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Nathan Drake claims descent from a real pirate

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If you are going to illegally pillage historical ruins, it helps to claim nepotism. The charismatic protagonist heavily bases his entire identity on the unverified belief that he is the direct descendant of Sir Francis Drake, an actual historical English explorer and privateer. It is a fantastic excuse for traveling the globe, destroying ancient cities, and engaging in massive gunfights.

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