Lara herself has become a celebrity figure and has achieved unparalleled status as an icon for both the industry and the digital age. Her popularity has grown, almost exponentially, over the course of the top-selling titles. Described as a Virtual idol', 'the first true supermodel of the cyber age', and 'Britain's ambassador for scientific excellence', Lara has also taken the mainstream by storm. Her image has graced hundreds of magazine covers worldwide and she has featured in a vast range of articles from current affairs to fashion. Douglas Coupland has dedicated a book to her (Lara's book) and she was nominated as one of Time's Top 20 most influential figures of the 20th Century. With comic books, action figures, clothing ranges and a live- action feature film underway (Paramount Pictures), she has become a sought after product spokesperson. To date Lara has helped to advertise the Sci-Fi Channel and has also appeared in television advertising campaigns for SEAT - cars and Lucozade Energy. Lara Croft is unique as a role model for the digital generation. Her dynamic personality, physical appeal and the popularity of her adventures ensures she continues to maintain her status as the world's premier cyber heroine RAIDER INTRODUCTION Tomb Raider games are third-person action- adventures, available for PC CD-ROM, Sony PlayStation, Sega Dreamcast and Nintendo Game Boy Color formats. Tomb Raider was the first video game to feature a female protagonist: the player assumes the role of infamous adventurer Lara Croft. Lara is an enterprising, independent character who must be guided through a series of turbulent exploits across the globe, following in the tradition of action movie characters such as 'Indiana Jones'. Lara is unique, using a combination of wit and daring to solve puzzles and achieve her goals, unlike many of her male counterparts who rely largely on violence to reach an objective. With her fearless acrobatic style, Lara is able to perform a wide variety of intricate moves as well as death-defying stunts and acrobatic manoeuvres. Tomb Raider games have been critically acclaimed by the media and have received numerous accolades within the industry. Core Design itself was awarded a BAFTA in recognition of Tomb Raider's outstanding contribution to the interactive industry. Since the release of the groundbreaking original, each Tomb Raider adventure has improved on the last. The most recent installment is no exception to what has been the most consistent series of computer games in history. "t7ie L&C& CceZrtr PROFILE) GENERAL NAME NATIONALITY: D.O.B BIRTHPLACE Lara Croft British 14/02 Wimbledon, Surrey MARITAL STATUS: Single BLOOD GROUP: AB- HEIGHT 5ft 9 WEIGHT 9st 4 VITAL STATISTICS 34D 24 35 mm* , HAIR COLOUR Brunette A n EYE COLOUR Brown S DISTINGUISHING FEATURES 9mm handgun ' a# BACKGROUND) EDUCATION Private Tutoring (3 - 11) Wimbledon High School for Girls (11-16) Gordonstoun Boarding School (16 - 18) Swiss Finishing School (18 - 21) SPORTS Not much of a team player. Discovered rock climbing while at Gordonstoun and used to set off into the hills alone during netball practice. Also took up shooting as an extra-curricular activity but was instantly banned for showing ‘too keen an interest’. However, the strength that climbing gave her fingers was to become useful when she started pulling triggers for real. FAMILY The daughter of Lord Henshingly Croft, Lara was brought up in the secure world of aristocracy - surrounded by tennis, butlers and corgis. But this all started to change when she went to the renowned school of Gordonstoun and found the mountains of Scotland. Whilst on summer vacation, she chanced across a copy of National Geographic on the hall table. The front cover featured a familiar name - Professor Werner Von Croy. A respected archaeologist, Von Croy had once lectured at Lara's school to pupils and parents alike. The experience had a profound effect on Lara, triggering a desire for travel to remote locations in search of adventure. In some ways Von Croy had become an inspirational figure for Lara, she learned that Von Croy was Q\K 4c(e currently preparing for an archaeological tour across Asia, culminating in a potential new discovery to be made in Cambodia. Unable to contain herself, Lara burst in to the room, thrust the article in front of her parents and without hesitation demanded she accompany Von Croy on his expedition. Lord Croft could hardly disagree that travel was an education in itself. Von Croy's reply assured the Henshingly Crofts that the territories were friendly and that he had ample experience to look after both his and Lara’s well being. Lara's company as an assistant would be welcome, as was the offer of such a generous cheque. He remembered Lara from his lecture - her incessant yet insightful questions had made quite an impression upon him. As Lara argued the case further, he found himself walking over to the desk and penning a letter to Von Croy, introducing himself as an influential society figure and offering financial assistance in exchange for his daughter's place on the expedition. And so it was agreed by all that Lara would accompany Von Croy for the duration of the tour, Lara however was destined to return alone... Later, at her Swiss finishing school, she took to the art of extreme skiing and spent a holiday in the Himalayas searching for more challenging terrain. On her return trip however, the plane crashed deep within the mountains and Lara was the only survivor. Unable to stand the suffocating atmosphere of upper-class British society any longer, she realised she was only truly alive when she was travelling alone. Despite this drastic life change, Lara still retains the essence of her upbringing - most notably with her polite, upper-class accent. Lara’s parents though, having sported hopes of her marrying the Earl of Farringdon, were less than convinced about this chosen lifestyle and ceased to associate with their daughter - even terminating her monthly allowance. The Earl is still waiting. 2.0 / 0100 "{Tie L&C& While in England, Lara lives in a mansion in Surrey which she inherited many years ago. At one time she saw little use in it but now realises that, if nothing else, it is at least handy for storing all the artifacts she has acquired on her travels. She has also had a custom-built assault course constructed in the grounds for training purposes. EMPLOYMENT Lara doesn't consider tomb raiding as a job, merely a way of life - although she has been known to uncover archeological artifacts on commission. To fund her radical lifestyle, Lara writes travel books. Titles so far have included 'A Tyrannosaurus is jawing at my head 1 and 'Slaying Bigfoot'. Her common complaint though is that she doesn't have enough time to put pen to paper. ACHIEVEMENTS As well as uncovering many notorious archeological sites - including the Atlantean pyramid and the last resting place of the dagger of Xian, Lara has found fame in other areas... she has driven the dangerous Alaskan Highway from Tierra del Fuego in South America in record time (although this was later denounced by the Guinness Book of Records due to her ‘reckless driving’) and she hit the headlines again when she hunted out and killed Bigfoot in North America. ( 'personal) FAVOURITE FILMS Deliverance Aguirre, Wrath of God FAVOURITE MUSIC/BAND Lara was brought up to appreciate classical music but having been a guest on US's Popmart tour, has since become a fan of their music. She has also been introduced to the sounds of Nine inch Nails by her Aunty and considers it ‘good easy listening’. Finds trance music, in general, good for training. FAVOURITE FOODS Despite being a proficient cook from her days at finishing school and having sampled most of the exotic delicacies of the world, Lara usually opts for beans on toast when at home. S^fe Q\Kl gje FAVOURITE MODE OF TRANSPORT A Norton Streetfighter motorbike. HOBBIES Any challenging sports. Has a particular interest in experimenting with different, often extreme forms of transport. Has also once admitted to stitching a kind of Bayeaux tapestry of her own adventures while at home. AMBITIONS With her unique physical abilities, Lara is certain of being able to break many world athletic records and so sees no challenge in this herself. Her main ambitions still lie in the undefined world of tombs and the past. HEROES She has also however, developed a personal regard for Brian Blessed's attempts to climb Everest. If he never succeeds, she is determined to piggy-back him up there. All the great ancient figures who respected themselves enough to design such intricate tombs to be buried in. ‘Nobody goes to trouble like that anymore...’ LUCKY CHARM 1 _ Any gun at hand. 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