| “ | Hey look, buddy. I'm an engineer — that means I solve problems. Not problems like 'What is beauty?' because that would fall within the purview of your conundrums of philosophy. I solve practical problems. |
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| ~ The Engineer on his profession. |
Dell Conagher, also known as the Engineer, is a soft-spoken, amiable Texan with an interest in all things mechanical. He specializes in constructing and maintaining Buildings that provide support to his team, rather than fighting at the front lines.
History
Dell was born and raised in Bee Cave, Texas with his father. Natural curiosity, ten years as a roughneck in the west Texas oilfields, and eleven hard science PhDs have trained Dell to design, build and repair a variety of deadly contraptions. In 1965, Dell designed and built the Sentry Gun under contract from TF Industries.
During the summer of 1968, Dell was one of nine mercenaries to be recruited by Reliable Excavation & Demolition and Builders League United to continue Redmond and Blutarch's neverending war.
In Loose Canon, the Engineer met with Blutarch Mann, who told him the history of the Mann family and how his grandfather, Radigan Conagher, built his Life Extender Machine. Blutarch angrily explained that the machine was starting to break down and he wanted the Engineer to fix it. The Engineer then explained that he has no idea how the machine works, and that he would more than likely kill Blutarch if he touched it. Blutarch asked if he could fix it if had his grandfather’s blueprints, which the Engineer stated he could, but that the blueprints were buried with his grandfather. Blutarch then threw the blueprints on the desk, saying that he has spent the last 60 years and a small fortune trying to decipher them to no avail.
He then stated that the Engineer may borrow them on one condition, but died mid-sentence. The machine then electrocuted Blutarch, bringing him back to life. He stated that each day he stays dead a little bit longer, and that there is nothing on the other side.
Blutarch then demanded him to fix the machine. Later, As he went through his grandfather's' blueprints and notes, he found a file labelled "Guns: Maps of Australium Caches".[1]
Trivia
- The Engineer wears his default helmet backwards; however, this is not an uncommon practice among construction workers.
- The Engineer seldom removes his welding goggles. To date, the only instances in which the Engineer has his goggles off are in the Loose Canon and True Meaning comics.[1]
