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Jose Baden, also known as the First Officer, is one of the 50 playable Survivors added to Identity V.
This page is a compilation of lore and story content for this character.
Backstory[]
Character Introduction[]
First officer Jose Baden, together with the captain's father, escorted the British king's maritime empire. However, one day he was delayed in Liverpool for some reason, and did not go to sea with his father. The ship carrying the antiques for the King of England did not return on time. Jose received news that an antique umbrella from China was on the cargo list of the missing ship, and it was now in a place called Oletus Manor. This former sea knight decides to step into this cursed land himself, to find his father, or at least... to take back what belongs to him.[6]
Chinese Character Introduction[]
First Officer Jose Baden and his father, the captain, escorted the King of England's maritime empire. However, one day, Baden was delayed in Liverpool and did not go out to sea with his father. At sunset, he waited for his father at the port, but the ship that was carrying antiques for the King of England did not return on time. Soon Jose received news that there was an antique umbrella from China on the cargo list of the missing ship, and now it appeared in a place called Oletus Manor. The former sea knight decided to step into this cursed land himself to find his father's whereabouts, or at least... take back what belongs to him.[7]
Character Relations Menu[]
First Officer Jose Baden was once famous. Jose Baden and his father, a captain, once protected England's naval empire. They were wealthy, brave, formidable, and absolutely punctual. It didn't matter if they were tasked with protecting the ships of England or transporting the Queen's treasures, the Baden family was never late. Rumors say it was all thanks to Baden's pocket watch, supposedly blessed by Poseidon, commanding the tide and waves to always obey him and never stand in his path. The Queen of England thought highly of them because of that, and she rewarded them for it.
But one day, Baden was delayed in Liverpool and couldn't go out to sea with his father. At sunset, he waited at the harbor for his father, but that vessel under the Queen's command never returned on time. In fact, both the ship and its crew were never seen again. The Queen was furious and thought the Badens had stolen her treasure, so she stripped Jose Baden of his wealth and title. Jose Baden was left with nothing.
Not long after, Jose received word that an item on the lost ship's manifest, an antique umbrella from China, had been seen in a place called Oletus Manor.
The former knight of the sea decided to set foot on this cursed land and search for his father. Or at least... take back what belonged to him.
Character Release[]
Characteristics:
- Outspoken, straightforward, go-getter
- Quick-tempered
- Loves to tease people with sarcasm
- Decisive
Once upon a time, there wasn’t a single man that didn’t know Jose Baden, the First Officer. His father, the captain, and him were protectors and escorts for the British crown’s maritime empire. They were wealthy, heroic, gallant, and very punctual. Whether shielding English ships, or transporting royal treasures, the Baden family were never late. Rumor has it that this was because Baden had obtained a pocket watch blessed by the God of the Sea. The tide and great waves alike would heed his call, never delaying his ships. Thus, they enjoyed the Queen’s favor in no small measure, receiving titles despite being foreigners.
But one day, Baden, who had been delayed by matters in Liverpool, did not set out to sea with his father. At sunset he awaited his father at the port, but the ship that so loyally served the crown did not return on time. In fact, the ship, as well as all its crew, never reappeared upon the sea. The Queen was enraged. Believing that the Badens had stolen her treasure, she stripped Jose Baden of his family’s riches and title. Jose Baden had fallen.
Not long after, Jose received some information. On the list of goods upon that missing ship was a certain antique Chinese umbrella, and now it had appeared in a place called Oletus Manor.
Once a knight of the sea, he decided to set foot on this cursed land himself; to find his father, or at the very least…… to take back what is rightfully his.[8][9]
Official News Backstory[]
Being a First Officer, Jose Baden’s relationship with his father, the captain, was always one of tacit understanding. With the captain’s rich seafaring experience and the mysterious power of the First Officer’s pocket watch, their merchant ship was undefeatable. Even the Queen trusted them to work for her.
One day, due to some business, Baden was unable to set sail. When the agreed return date arrived, the merchant ship was gone without a trace, and all its crew and treasures vanished into thin air, never to be seen again. The Queen, trembling with rage, stripped the Badens of their wealth and titles. In just one night, the First Officer lauded as a knight upon the sea had fallen; he was now nothing more than a widely detested, down-and-out thief.
After that, Baden heard tell of a priceless antique Chinese umbrella, one of the treasures on the ship, turning up at Oletus Manor. People said that Manor was filled with evil and terror, but how could the magnificent First Officer Jose Baden be scared of a simple legend? He gave the pocket watch at his breast a squeeze, and felt in that moment filled with power. Perhaps the chance to find his family’s wealth and honor lay right in the Manor![10][9]
Character Trailer[]
![First Officer Current Backstory Trailer[11]](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/id5/images/6/65/Identity_V_-_First_Officer_Animation_%28ENG_sub%29/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/185?cb=20220211013538 "Identity V - First Officer Animation (ENG sub) (13 KB)")
![First Officer Previous Backstory Trailer[12]](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/id5/images/e/ec/Identity_V_-_First_Officer_Background_Story/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/185?cb=20240226002825 "Identity V - First Officer Background Story (14 KB)")
It felt like Sunset came late that day.
I waited, but my father's ship and its cargo did not return.
The Queen was furious.
She thought father had stolen her antique treasures,
and ordered the Baden family be stripped of wealth and title.
The once reputable maritime Baden family had fallen.
Until I heard a rumor:
An antique Chinese umbrella from the vanished ship
had turned up at a place called Oletus Manor.
I must set foot upon this cursed land,
find my father, and retrieve our honor.
Sunset was really late that day, the antique carrying ship that father directed never returned.
The Queen was furious, she thought father stole her treasure
and commanded to deprive Baden's wealth and title
The once royal navy has fallen
Till I heard a message
A Chinese antique umbrella that was once part of the missing ship
has appeared in a place called the Oletus Manor
I have to step foot onto this cursed land
To find my father, and retrieve our honor.Deduction Quests[]
All completed Objectives reward the player with +335 Logic points for the Logic Path. After the character's deductions are completed, their Worn Clothes will be available.
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Letters[]
This section contains the letters the player receives after completing Jose's Birthday Event on September 24th each year. After the event they can be accessed in the file section of the character's Notebook page.
A sailing log (2020)[]
September 24, Cloudy
As Viscount Baden didn't make it to boarding, I'll be taking his place on this journey to take Parthenope's voyage log.
The destination of this voyage isn't a port on the previous trade route, but a set of coordinates at the northeast corner of the Mediterranean. As we're headed into uncharted territory, in addition to the daily necessities for the voyage, the ship is loaded with powerful guns and cannons instead of other cargo to play it safe. I hope we won't have to use them.
Long live the King
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A line of distorted handwriting: The cannons couldn't kill them...
The Last Page of the Diary (2021)[]
Our dear young master made a new discovery today.
The beacon which will lead us to victory lies within each of the invitation we received—the codewords belonging to each of us.
As for my codeword, it is... "Boat."
This discovery reminds me of a small detail from the past, one I have ignored for quite some time—the peculiar fashion in which the first letter of that codeword is written.
It differs somewhat from that handwritten note appeared in the lobby some days ago... Perhaps I should be more cautious of this "coincidence"?
Regardless of the sender's motives, I cannot worry myself over things outside my control. It serves me no purpose for the time being.
However, this is not the first time I have seen this handwriting. It appeared as a signature on my father's ledger of goods once before.
That signature belonged to a person by the name of "Bourbon"...[13]
A Page from Jose Baden's Experiment File (2022)[]
Serial No. 5-0-3
[Test Indicators]
1. Illusion
2. Cognitive Battle
3. Self-judgment
[Inclination]
The "savior" of self-salvation
[Test Results]
1. Overall Evaluation:
When a deviation in his self-perception threatens survival, for defensive purposes, the subject would offer a set of solutions to balance his perception and convince himself to believe in it, no matter the truth.
2. Methodology
Subject 5-0-3 studied hypnosis in the past. This gave him a short-lived head start at the beginning of the experiment. He subjectively divided the subjects of the entire of experiment into camps and found the strongest allies for the time being. However, Subject 5-0-3 was unaware of this. Subject 5-?-1 and Subject 5-0-2 took advantage of this and fooled Subject 5-0-3.
The unexpected sacrifice of Subject 5-?-4 led to a crack in Subject 5-0-3's wavering sense of good and evil. Subject 5-?-1 and Subject 5-0-2 took the chance to name Subject 5-0-3 as the sole culprit, which triggered Subject 5-0-3's most painful breakdown memories. He descended into self-judgment, which almost caused a self breakdown and led to his early exit.
3. Analysis Summary:
As a "gift" from a friend who passed away, I treasured the opportunity to use Subject 5-0-3 in the experiment. Therefore, when the executioner who monitored the subjects came to the conclusion that his mental state was deteriorating, I was prepared to put an end to the experiment on him for the time being.
However, whoever conducted deep hypnosis on him obviously buried a spiritual anchor for him. This acted as a mental defense for him when he could no longer threaten the other subjects and became totally vulnerable. As a result, he finally went through all the experimental processes prepared for him, completed self-hypnosis again with the energy of 5-0-3-U, and was exempted from self-judgment.
From the results of the experiment, it is still unclear whether drug or mind control is more dominant in cognitive manipulation. Perhaps I should wait more patiently for the "gift" from my even more generous friend.
A Soaked Page from a Diary (2023)[]
I woke up with another splitting headache this morning. However, the discomfort was alleviated once I located the umbrella in the greenhouse.
It is no longer a hallucination under the influence of drugs and alcohol. After countless failures and crushed dreams, it truly lies before me for the very first time. The swaying pocket watch is finally back where it started.
"You can take everything you find there."
At least this time, the voice in my head isn't just full of lies.
During breakfast, I planned to say farewell to my temporary "crew," even that "understanding" lady and "amiable" young master. After all, as those who protect a common secret, we will probably never meet again.
But they left before dawn. Perhaps they made the right decision. The unexpected storm that arrived after breakfast delayed my departure.
But unlike the storms of the past that were always accompanied by misfortune, this time, I finally saw the semaphore of home after the heavy rain.
A Message (2024)[]
Since the ordeal known as the "shipwreck," Jose Baden's life has transformed into a series of perilous voyages through dreamland. While skills and bravery may help him navigate these dangers, to reach his destination, he must awaken the dormant pirate within him to correct the sea chart in his memory, distorted long ago.
Jose Baden: Investigation Field Notes I (2025)[]
Even though the Baden family's fleet has long since vanished, the moment I stepped onto the docks and spoke the name Jose Baden, I found no shortage of men who remembered him. Not as the broken figure steeped in regret described in the archives, but—at least in the telling of certain sailors—as the spirited, sea-blessed first officer he once was.
Most of these men had sailed under the Badens in their prime, and their recollections cast Jose as a legend of the waves—a man of rare gifts, favored by wind and tide. Others, however, spoke of him with scorn: an irredeemable drunkard who had dragged his family's honor into the depths. In their eyes, the King's charge of "gross misconduct" was not confined to some dry entry in the inquest—it was proof enough that the Baden fleet's ruin, and Jose's absence from that fateful voyage, lay squarely on his shoulders.
Fragments of regret and ridicule alike seemed always to circle back to the same point: the final voyage that consigned the Baden name to the deep. By all accounts, it was this disaster that diverted Jose Baden from the course he had charted for himself. And so I set out for Liverpool, the last port where the fleet had anchored, in search of any trace that might yet speak of the man.
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Jose Baden
The cause of the Baden fleet's loss remains a matter of dispute. Some say they were caught by a sudden gale, blown from their course, and lost to the open sea. Others claim they encountered a rogue wave—one of those mountainous walls of water that rise without warning and can smash a vessel to splinters in an instant. There are even whispers that the Badens rekindled some old ambition, absconding with treasure owed to the Crown to live in secret comfort—leaving Jose behind as a convenient scapegoat.
Whatever the truth, it is plain that Jose himself would have preferred to sail with his crew that day. He believed—perhaps because he needed to—that had he been aboard, he could have navigated them to safety, no matter the peril. And if no course to hope remained, then at least he would have shared their grave beneath the waves.
Such thoughts left him with only one conclusion: self-blame. He had stayed ashore, and so he lived—escaping purely by drunken chance, and thus, in his own eyes, becoming the very spark that ignited his family's downfall.
The King's judgment may have ended with a cold decree on paper, but Jose's punishment had scarcely begun. For a long while, he made his home in a dockside tavern—a place the proprietor tells me he had already been frequenting before disaster struck.
In those days, Jose was something of a particular patron—careless in tossing down gold, but quick to chide the proprietor that the wine list never changed. Threats to throw him out were met, the very next day, with his return in the company of newcomers to whom he would extol the tavern's "unmissable" vintage.
The proprietor shrugged as he told me, "If Jose hadn't once brought me customers, I would never have kept a man who looked set to drink himself to death—no matter what he paid."
"Kept?" I prompted.
"Aye—we kept him, and he kept coming." With a stained rag in hand, he pointed to a shadowed corner. "See that seat? That was his. The leather's worn half-smooth from the years he spent in it. I'd wager it all happened during that time."
"Did he only drink here?" I asked.
"Not only that," came the reply. "He was waiting. You know the sort—those who, after word of a wreck, cannot accept it, haunting the harbor day and night for a ship that will never return. Jose was no different.
My tavern's close to the docks, and he knew any crew putting in might come here. Every time a fresh face crossed the threshold—especially a man just ashore—he'd be over at once, asking if they'd run the Mediterranean routes... whether they'd seen a certain vessel... or even some scrap of wreckage with her crest."
I remembered the reports: nothing at all had been recovered from the wreck of the Parthenope. Not a spar, not a splinter of her timbers. One rumor told of a wealthy treasure-hunter who dispatched a crew to seek antiques said to have gone down with her—but, like the vessel herself, they vanished without a trace.
"Did he ever get an answer that satisfied him?" I asked.
"Of course not," the proprietor said, shaking his head. "Just headshakes and looks of pity—or contempt. No word, no wreckage, no miracle. The sea that swallowed his kin and his honor left him nothing."
For a time, Jose entertained the idea of assembling his own crew to retrace the fatal voyage. He even produced a chart said to be a faithful copy of the old route. But he had neither the purse nor the reputation to persuade anyone to follow him into waters both perilous and ill-omened.
"One day, he simply didn't come in. Nor the next. By the time I thought to ask after him, no one had seen him. The rascal left without so much as a goodbye!"
"Some said he'd drunk himself to death in a ditch; others, that he'd finally poured himself into the sea and gone to join his crew. Who can say?" The proprietor's shrug was theatrical, but his eyes narrowed. "I never believed it—because I saw him, that last night... the real him."
"The real him?"
The man drew a deep breath. It was a night of storm—the tavern empty but for Jose, hunched in his corner, and the proprietor behind the bar, nodding with drowsiness.
Jose had drunk heavily, yet called for no more, nor idly toyed with the pocket-watch he always carried. He lay folded over the table, face buried in his arms—until, as if in a dream, he murmured: They're calling me... we sail at dawn! Then, abruptly, he rose and reeled for the door. Fearful of what might come, the proprietor followed.
Outside, the wind and rain swallowed all other sound. Jose staggered toward the sea, and within that battered figure, the proprietor glimpsed a strange, almost feverish light: a longing so fierce it bordered on joy, as if he meant for the raging waters to scour away every sin.
The proprietor began to shout—but Jose stopped.
He stood there under the hammering rain for a long while, long enough that his pursuer nearly went to drag him back. Then, very deliberately, Jose drew from his coat a short sailor's knife—a common seaman's tool for cutting lines or bait, equally fit for settling quarrels... or ending one's own life.
"I'd never seen him carry a blade before," the proprietor said quietly. "He stared at it for a long while... and then, with one motion, flung it into the sea."
The man broke off, shaking his head. "It's hard to describe his eyes just then. But I'll say this: anyone who looked like that wasn't about to throw his life away in some nameless gutter."
"Did anyone visit him before he vanished? Or did he go to see anyone?" I asked.
"If he met anyone, it was elsewhere. Here, he did little but drink and talk to his watch. I just hope he didn't take it into his head to go looking for his old 'acquaintances.'"
"You mean... pirates?"
"Aye. They wouldn't show themselves here, but a man at sea hears things. If Jose went to that lot for answers—and kept it quiet—others might assume the Badens had indeed stolen the antiques bound for the Crown, and that he meant to rejoin them in comfort."
"And did such rumors arise?"
"No," came the answer after a pause. "No rumors at all—alive or dead."
With that, the proprietor turned to his work, scrubbing at the bar as though to scour away the memory. The empty tavern fell silent, save for the muffled break of waves against the quay. In the shadows, the leather of Jose's old seat gleamed faintly in the gloom.
It seemed to me the man behind the counter bore a private sympathy for Baden; perhaps, had Jose truly turned pirate, he would still have found a cup waiting here. But his concern was real enough: Baden's disappearance came without farewell, and from that day forward, no whisper of him was heard in Liverpool.
Later, the archives confirmed what I had guessed—Baden still carried his family's honor in his heart. He had not returned to piracy, but set out in another fashion to trace his father's steps, walking toward a different kind of storm—one that lay not upon the sea, but ashore.
This time, courage and seamanship alike would be of no avail.
Before leaving the port, I turned once more toward the sea. The horizon lay shrouded in a heavy mist; apart from the dim outlines of moored vessels, the distance was nothing but vague, shifting shapes—ships, perhaps, or phantoms.
Had Jose himself stood thus, watching, eyes fixed upon the grey, for a ship that could never again push through the fog to make this harbor?
Letter Summaries[]
These summaries are found in the Character Relations menu after the letter has been received.
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Rewards[]
How many years the player has participated and completed the Birthday Event determines which letter they receive and the extra reward.
- If this is the first time the player has completed the event, they would get a portrait and the 2020 letter.
- If this is the second time the player has completed the event, they would get a portrait frame and the 2021 letter.
- If this is the third time the player has completed the event, they would get a dynamic graffiti and the 2022 letter.
- If this is the fourth time the player has completed the event, they would get an emote and the 2023 letter.
- If this is the fifth time the player has completed the event, they would get a portrait furnishing of the character and the 2024 letter.
- If this is the sixth time the player has completed the event, they would get a portrait and the 2025 letter.
Character Resources[]
The additional in-game and external documents for this character include:
The Character Relations Web shows the First Officer's connections to other characters.
Birthday Questions[]
Only the questions and answers relating to his backstory were included here. The other questions not listed relate to gameplay.
- 2022 Birthday questions:
- Question 4: "Why did the First Officer miss his voyage?" Answer: "He was drunk"
- Question 5: "What's the name of the ship the First Officer once served?" Answer: "Parthenope"[14]
- 2023 Birthday questions:
- Question 4: "Why did Jose start drinking?" Answer: "Nightmares"
- Question 5: "How long did the Baden fleet take to escape their watery grave?" Answer: "2 months"
5th Birthday Clues[]
- The "totem" often concealed by his uniform symbolizes a dishonorable past, but in this moment, he no longer feels the need to hide it.
- As his gaze grows vacant, the fear in his eyes gradually gives way to a quiet composure.
- The gently swaying Poseidon Watch emits a mesmerizing silver glow.
- In the stillness, the hands of the watch tick rhythmically, as if laying the foundation for a new dream.
- The spreading wet stain resembles the Mediterranean, with its crisscrossing routes. Beneath the seemingly calm waters lie hidden dangers and opportunities, much like the situation at hand.
Quotations[]
- Deduction Star 2020 quotes:
- "I'm the best assistant."
- "Have you seen the honor once given to the Baden family?"
- "That's too shabby."
- Deduction Star 2021 quotes:
- "Here's a sincere motto - make each goodbye count."
- "My destiny has long been merged with the sea. Perhaps the ocean is the best home for my family."
- "The Baden family is never late, that used to be my pride."
- Valentine's Day 2023 Cards quotes:
- "I received your card, but I'm sad to say that I'm on a long voyage. I can always see flickering lights on the shore where the ship is docked. I really wish we could enjoy this beautiful scenery together amid the waves and night breeze."
- "A pink card? Does it hold some sort of special significance? I dreamed of a gorgeous sea and sunset yesterday. You and I were standing on the deck of the Baden family ship while admiring the sparkling waves. Now that I think of it, perhaps it was some kind of omen."
- 5th Anniversary Give Me Five offline event quote:
- "I'm very happy to see you here! It seems that you have returned safely! Next time you're on a long voyage, I'll have the chance to go together!"
- 5th Anniversary Congratulatory Video quote:
- "Jewelry, accessories, weapons...... I brought the treasure from across the sea. Of course it's for you guys. These are a gift for Oletus's 5th birthday."[15]
- 6th Anniversary Congratulatory Video quote:
- "Long time no see! Is your trip going well? Me? Of course I'm doing well! New routes, new partners. Want to join us?"[16]
- Deduction Star 2024 quote:
- "Don't be afraid. Look upon this pocket watch, and you'll receive Poseidon's blessings."
- Qixi Festival 2024 Wishing Star quote:
- "May all my loved ones embark on their own journeys, and may lighthouses guide them to safe harbors."
- Autumn Harvest Tavern Guestbook quote:
- "This is a rare delicacy for deep-sea voyages!"
- 7th Anniversary Congratulatory Video quote:
- "Long time no see. Where have you sailed this year, my friends, my "crew"?
The experience of conquering a stormy sea is always thrilling. Can you tell me some of your stories?"[16]
- "Long time no see. Where have you sailed this year, my friends, my "crew"?
- Deduction Star 2025 quote:
- "Trouble sleeping? Let me help. Take a seat, look here... Three, two, one... Sweet dreams."
Reply Web Events[]
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Valentine's Day 2021 | "You, such a wonderful chocolate Not suitable for me. It ’s not too late now, it ’s better to give it to others. Do you think it's good?" |
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Halloween 2021 | "Give the invitation to another person. Unless I'm something special I don't want to attend the party. No ... just a little trauma ... Not as much as you care ..." |
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Valentine's Day 2022 | "Compared to the treasures I've seen, this gift is okay..." "Back then, when I was still at sea, such a box was filled with jewels piled up like hills..." |
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Halloween 2022 | （´⊗⸍⸌Ⓑ`） [Chinese]: "Jose, the indomitable sea knight How can you begrudge a handful of candy! Take it!" [Japanese]: "Officer Jose, the Indomitable Officer, is about me, but Candy is not a big deal even for me now! Haha... Now, take it with you!" |
Japanese Twitter Replies[]
Please press "Expand" to see in-character replies from the official Japanese Twitter.[17]
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| Event Appearances | ||
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| Icon | Event | Role |
| Manor Athletic Games (Mentioned) (July 2020 & September 2023) |
Quickstep | |
| Mélodis Estate Investigation (July 2021) |
Head Chef ("Doubt") | |
| The Shrouded Bélóstáin (July 2022) |
Farfara | |
| Letter on a Snowy Night (December 2023) |
Himself (Star Seeker) | |
| The Proof of Azoth's Theorem (July 2024) |
Officer Jose (Investigating Officer) | |
| Wrath of Cerberus (February - March 2025) |
Inspector G. Lestrade (Inspector Lestrade) | |
| The Frozen Lie (Mentioned) (November - December 2025) | ||
First Officer has been mentioned in the following documents for other characters:
Letters[]
- Perfumer's Letters (2022 & 2023)
- Enchantress' Letter (2023)
Deductions[]
TBA
Backstories[]
TBA
The following resources related to First Officer were, at some point in time, present in official websites or in-game after Identity V's official release, but have since been replaced. As such, they may contain details that have since been altered or removed from the character's backstory. Their related removal date will be listed at the top of their respective section.
Chinese Character Introduction[]
At some point between September 18th and October 3rd, 2023, First Officer's character introduction on the Identity V Official Chinese Website was reworded. The following is the previous wording.
| First Officer Jose Baden was once well known to everyone. Together with his captain father, he protected the King of England's maritime empire. They were rich, brave, strong and very punctual, whether they were protecting British ships or transporting the King's treasures. , the Baden family is never late. It is said that this is because Baden received a pocket watch blessed by Poseidon. The tides and waves will obey him and will not delay his voyage. Therefore, they were highly regarded by the King of England, and as outsiders, they were rewarded by the King of England. However, one day, Baden, who was delayed in Liverpool due to work, did not go to sea with his father. At sunset, he waited for his father at the port, but the ship serving the King of England did not return on time. In fact, the ship and the crew on it were , and never appeared at sea again. The King of England was furious, thinking that the Baden family had stolen her treasure, and deprived Jose Baden of all his family's wealth and title. Jose Baden fell into despair. Soon after, Jose received news that on the cargo list of the missing ship, there was an antique umbrella from China, and now it appeared in a place called Oletus Manor. The former sea knight decided to personally step into this cursed land to find his father's whereabouts, or at least...take back what belongs to him. |
Chinese Character Introduction[]
At some point between May 28th and September 18th, 2023, First Officer's character introduction on the Identity V Official Chinese Website was reworded. The following is the previous wording.
| First Officer Jose Baden was once well known to everyone. Together with his captain father, he protected the British King's maritime empire. They were rich, brave, strong and very punctual, whether they were protecting British ships or transporting the British King's treasures, the Baden family is never late. It is said that this is because Baden received a pocket watch blessed by Poseidon. The tides and waves will obey him and will not delay his voyage. Therefore, they were highly regarded by the British King. As outsiders, they were rewarded by the British King and even awarded the honor of the title of Royal Navy. However, one day, Baden, who was delayed in Liverpool due to work, did not go to sea with his father. He waited for his father at the port at sunset, but the ship that transported antiques to the King of England did not return on time. In fact, it, along with the ship on it, The crew never appeared at sea again. The King of England was furious and believed that the Baden family had stolen her treasure. The Baden family was deprived of their wealth and title, and Jose Baden was in despair. Soon after, Jose received news that on the cargo list of the missing ship, there was an antique umbrella from China, and now it appeared in a place called Oletus Manor. The former sea knight decided to personally step into this cursed land to find the whereabouts of his father, or at least...take back what belongs to him.. |
Character Relations Background[]
In June, 2022, an unreleased Character Relations background story for First Officer was found in the game files. This backstory was changed slightly before its official release with the Character Relations Menu update on August 8th, 2024. The following is the previous wording.
| Jose Baden, the First Officer, was once known throughout England. Jose Baden and his father, a captain, once protected England's naval empire. They were wealthy, brave, formidable, and absolutely punctual. It didn't matter if they were tasked with protecting the ships of England or transporting the Queen's treasures—the Baden family was never late. Rumors say it was the result of Baden's pocket watch that was blessed by Poseidon, so the tide and waves obeyed him and never stood in his path. The Queen of England thought highly of them because of that, and the Queen rewarded them for it. But one day, Baden was delayed in Liverpool and couldn't go out to sea with his father. He waited at the harbor for his father at sunset, but that vessel under the Queen's command never returned on time. In fact, both the ship and its crew were never seen again. The Queen was furious and thought the Badens had stolen her treasure, so she stripped Jose Baden of his wealth and title. Jose Baden was left with nothing. Not long after, Jose recieved word that an item on the lost ship's manifest, an antique parasol from China, had been seen in a place called Oletus Manor. The former knight of the sea decided to step foot on this cursed land and search for his father. Or at least... take back what's rightfully his. |
Deduction Summaries[]
These are unreleased summaries found in the game files in June, 2022. As the released deduction summaries were removed when the Character Relations Menu was updated on August 8th, 2024, these have since become obsolete and likely won't ever be officially released.
| Deduction 1: Tempest Jose Baden's family fleet encountered a tempest during a voyage and was forced to enter uncharted waters. Deduction 2: Sacrifice The fleet managed to find a safe haven at the price of losing its entire crew. The secrets of the sea troubled Jose deeply. Deduction 3: At Moonrise Jose's reputation plummmeted after repeatedly missing the tide due to alcoholism. |
Canon Manor Game[]
We can gather who was in a canon Manor Game together by information in Letters and Diaries, and very occasionally from character quotes during events.
| Serial # | Hunter Identities | Survivor Identities | Notable Events | Cutscenes Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown (Executioner)**[MG 2] | no | |||
| 5-?-1 | Edgar Valden (Painter) | Cursed by Patricia[MG 3] Sacrificed by Patricia[MG 4][MG 5] |
no | |
| 5-0-2 | Vera Nair (Perfumer) | Cursed by Patricia[MG 3][MG 5] | no | |
| 5-0-3 | Jose Baden (First Officer) | Influenced by Wu Chang[MG 6] Cursed by Patricia[MG 3][MG 5] |
no | |
| 5-0-3-U[MG 7] | Wu Chang (Special test item)[MG 8] | Influenced Jose[MG 6] | no | |
| 5-?-4 | Kevin Ayuso (Cowboy) | Spared by Patricia[MG 9] Fled the Manor in the First Stage[MG 10] |
no | |
| 5-?-5 5-0-5 [MG 11] |
Patricia Dorval (Enchantress) | Cursed Edgar, Vera, and Jose[MG 3] Sacrificed Edgar[MG 4] |
no |
Compiled Overview[]
Background[]
The Badens were a famous noble family that served the royal family at sea, and were well-known for being extremely competent at sea, whether successfully protecting naval vessels or transporting valuable cargo. They seemed to have an uncanny way of navigating the sea that allowed them to always be punctual, due to their special pocket watch "blessed by the God of the Sea." This allowed them to obtain a great amount of favor from the Royal family.
One night, the son of the captain, Jose Baden, missed a voyage on the ship as he was unable to be woken up after drinking a lot of alcohol on land. He waited at the dock for his father, however, the ship never returned. As it had been carrying precious cargo belonging to the royal family, it was assumed his father had deserted the navy with the treasure and the entire family had their title stripped from them and were disgraced.
In order to regain his family's honor, Jose began searching for the missing ship and its "stolen" cargo. Some time later, he found a clue that an antique Chinese umbrella that had been part of the missing treasure had been found at the Oletus Manor, and he went to the manor to see if this was true.
Events at the Manor[]
Jose participated in Group 5's Manor Game along with Edgar Valden, "Vera Nair", Kevin Ayuso, Patricia Dorval, an unknown Executioner, and a special experimental item, which is an umbrella contains the souls of Xie Bi'an and Fan Wujiu. For their manor game, it seems each participant went by a "codename" and the First Officer went by the codename "Boat."[18] Although, Jose was only chosen as a test subject for Lakeside Villge due to his background in studying hypnosis.[19] The Manor saw Jose who could either dominate the experiment or be broken by it.
Early in the Manor Game, Jose divided other participants into camps and alliances to maintain a position of strategic influence. At some point, Jose recognized the handwriting of the letters as belonging to someone named Bourbon with Edgar’s help.[18] Meanwhile, Vera allied temporarily with Jose to put Patricia at a disadvantage. However, Vera did not follow through on Jose’s manipulation.[20]
When the manor served strange medicines, Jose and his crewmates cooperated on pressuring Patricia to drink the poison, but Kevin ended up sacrificing himself for drinking it in order to protect her.[21] After Kevin’s escape in the First Stage, Vera and Edgar turned on Jose, falsely labeling him as the culprit behind Kevin’s guilt. This lead to Jose descent into self-judgment for reminding him of his past, the executioner noted that he was near at a mental breakdown and considered ending his trial.[22] Additionally, Jose became one of the participants cursed by Patricia.[23]
During this, Jose was lured to a designated point in Lakeside Village containing a "gift" from a friend and found the missing item from his family’s wares. The environment and the presence of the item caused Jose to hallucinate upon perceiving a hidden watermark.[19] At first, Jose entered a state of confusion but then his emotions stabilized. The Chinese umbrella seemed to act as a spiritual anchor, restoring part of Jose’s fractured mind. As Jose’s mind improved significantly, he then sought out to find Vera. It is unknown what happened to Vera once Jose found her.[19]
In the next morning, Jose planned to find the umbrella relocated inside the greenhouse after breakfast and bid his "crew" a farewell. Unlike the storms of Jose’s past that were always accompanied by misfortune, he finally saw the semaphore of home after the heavy rain.[24]
Alternate Theories and Conclusions[]
- It seems likely that the antique umbrella that was part of the cargo from his missing father's ship is the same umbrella Wu Chang uses.
- From the deductions, it seems Jose was their main Navigator for the ship, as the deductions state that he often "made corrections" to their routes, and his father says that Jose just needs "to get us out of every sandbank and reef."[25]
- Additionally, Jose would frequently have panic attacks and was unable to sleep unless he had drunk a lot of alcohol. This may have caused him to become an alcoholic, and so miss the important voyage his father went missing on.[26] This is confirmed to be true in his 2022 Birthday questions.
Gallery[]
References[]
- ↑ The description of his dish, Paella, reads: Paella, one of Spanish sailors' favorite meals. The other dishes released for Call of the Abyss V reference their respective character's nationalities. His first name is also predominantly used in Spain, though with an accent on the e.
- ↑ In June, 2022, an unreleased Character Relations profile for First Officer was found in the game files which listed his social status as Nouveau Riche. The official Japanese Reference Book also listed his "class of origin" as New Aristocracy.
- ↑ His traits were previously translated as Outspoken, straightforward, go-getter, Quick-tempered, Loves to tease people with sarcasm, Decisive. In June, 2022, an unreleased Character Relations profile for First Officer was found in the game files which listed his traits as Man of Action, Impatient, Sarcastic, Brutally Decisive.
- ↑ His talents were previously translated as Good sense of direction, Gambling.
- ↑ His likes were previously translated as luxury goods. In his 2020 and 2021 birthday profile, his likes were listed as treasure, mechanics, and mysticism.
- ↑ Backstory from the official Identity V website - https://idv.163.com/character/index.html
- ↑ Backstory from the official Chinese website - https://id5.163.com/nrzx/role.html
- ↑ Official Character Introduction - https://m.weibo.cn/status/4392184595557337
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 English translation by Pascal - [1]
- ↑ Original Chinese backstory source - http://id5.163.com/news/official/20190725/26476_824820.html
- ↑ Original Global Character Trailer for Jose Baden - Facebook
- ↑ Unreleased fixed translation of Jose Baden Trailer
- ↑ This could refer to Barmaid, Demi Bourbon or Sam Bourbon. However, considering Demi's game takes place after Jose's and she came to the manor searching for her brother, this is most likely Sam.
- ↑ Parthenope is a Siren in Greek mythology.
- ↑ Translation by @IdentityV__Sub.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Translation by jaesti.
- ↑ Translations by @fc_idv.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 See First Officer’s 2021 Letter.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 See Wu Chang’s 2022 Letter.
- ↑ See Perfumer’s 2022 and 2023 Letters, which states that Vera never trusted Jose and disguised her conscience condition to mock his hypnotic deception.
- ↑ Cowboy's 2021 and 2022 Letters describes Kevin has voluntarily failed the poison test so that Patricia wouldn’t have to, essentially giving up his life for her.
- ↑ See First Officer’s 2022 Letter: "Therefore, when the executioner who monitored the subjects came to the conclusion that his mental state was deteriorating, I was prepared to put an end to the experiment on him for the time being."
- ↑ See Enchantress’s 2023 Letter: "(Redacted), I wish you'd fall into the mire of illusion and relish in becoming a psychic medium."
- ↑ See First Officer’s 2023 Letter.
- ↑ See Deductions #8 and #9 for the quotes about Jose's navigation.
- ↑ See Deduction #6 "Snooze" which states that he "can only fall asleep after imbibing copious amounts of alcohol"
Manor Game Table References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Wu Chang's 2022 Letter confirms the location as Lakeside Village.
- ↑ First Officer's 2022 Letter implies that an Executioner was present in this Manor Game, monitoring Jose’s mental state specifically. However, this direct confirmation remains unclear.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 See Enchantress's 2022 Letter.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 In Painter's 2024 Letter, it is stated that Edgar was willing to let himself be sacrificed by Patricia and mentions his "swan song".
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 In First Officer's 2023 Letter seemingly implies that Edgar, Vera, and Jose finished their Manor Game. But as Edgar is implied to be dead from his 2024 Letter those were likely Jose's delusions.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 In Wu Chang's 2022 Letter, it appears First Officer was affected by the umbrella in some way, however it is currently unknown what happened as a result.
- ↑ It should be noted Wu Chang's serial number is referring to their umbrella.
- ↑ Based on the current information given by Wu Chang's 2022 Letter, it is known that the Manor used the power of Wu Chang's umbrella to affect on First Officer in some way, rather than using the duo as a hunter in the Game.
- ↑ Enchantress's 2023 Birthday Questions state that Cowboy was the only one spared by Enchantress but it is unknown what she spared him from but it is possible that Kevin was spared from the death of poison he had drank to protect her.
- ↑ Cowboy's 2022 and 2023 Letters heavily imply that Kevin had already escaped the Manor before the Manor Game began.
- ↑ Perfumer's 2022 Letter uses 5-0-5 while other letters use 5-?-5.
Deduction Quest Changes[]
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First Officer's Deduction Quests were adjusted on August 13th, 2020.
First Officer's Deduction Quests were adjusted on March 7th, 2024.
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