What Company Does Athena Own in New Tales from the Borderlands?
Athena owns Hyperion, a large company in the Borderlands universe, as revealed in the video, where she is seen as the CEO of the company, leaving fans of New Tales from the Borderlands surprised as they had no prior knowledge of her ownership. This new development raises questions about her character’s backstory and the events that led to her becoming the CEO of Hyperion, a company previously associated with Handsome Jack.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Athena and Hyperion
- What happened to Athena after the pre-sequel?: After the events of Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, Athena, disheartened by Handsome Jack’s greed, left and moved to Hollow Point with Janey Springs, taking on jobs to survive, including one from Handsome Jack before leaving again.
- Is Athena in charge of Hyperion?: For some unknown reason, after Handsome Jack’s demise, Athena appears to be in charge of Hyperion, representing the company in New Tales From The Borderlands.
- What did Atlas do to Athena in Borderlands?: Athena used to work for Atlas in the Crimson Lance army as an assassin, during which she was tricked into killing her own sister, leaving her heartbroken.
About Athena’s Character and Relationships
- Who is Athena’s girlfriend in Borderlands?: Janey Springs is Athena’s girlfriend, whom she met while working on Elpis, Pandora’s Moon.
- Is Athena a villain or a hero?: Athena is portrayed as a hero, being a character of good character, known for her wisdom, justice, and obedience, making her a favorite child of Zeus.
- Can you save Athena in Tales from the Borderlands?: Yes, Athena can be saved in Tales from the Borderlands, where she helps Fiona become a Vault Hunter and later gets captured, requiring the player to rescue her.
About the Borderlands Universe
- Will there be a Borderlands 4?: There are indications that Borderlands 4 could be in development, with a potential release earlier than initially expected, possibly before 2026.
- Why are there no Atlas guns in Borderlands 2?: After Atlas’s dissolution, their weapons are no longer sold on Pandora/Elpis, and thus do not appear in Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel.
- Did Jack own Hyperion?: Handsome Jack was the President of the Hyperion Corporation, which took control of the planet Pandora, making him the main antagonist of Borderlands 2.
About Greek Mythology References
- Who was pregnant with Athena?: In Greek mythology, Metis was pregnant with Athena when Zeus swallowed her to prevent a prophecy from being fulfilled.
- What is Athena the god of?: Athena is the goddess of wisdom, craft, and warfare, known for her cold rationality and strategic thinking in wars.
- What is Athena’s spirit animal?: The owl is traditionally associated with Athena, representing her wisdom and knowledge.
About New Tales from the Borderlands
- Is there a good ending in New Tales from the Borderlands?: Yes, there is a good ending in New Tales from the Borderlands, which requires specific relationship distributions and a high Skateboard Score.
- How many endings are in New Tales from the Borderlands?: There are only 5 endings in New Tales from the Borderlands, with a definitive ranking of the good ending based on player choices.
- Is there any shooting in New Tales from the Borderlands?: No, New Tales from the Borderlands is a dialog-heavy, cinematic adventure game with no first-person shooting, focusing on character interactions and storytelling instead.