G-Man
About G-Man
G-Man is a very mysterious man with very remarkable powers; he's employed by an unrevealed party, apparently with the task of recruiting and managing other, useful lifeforms for an unknown purpose (and possibly for the highest bidder).
Gordon can catch glimpses of the G-Man throughout Half-Life and Half-Life 2, supervising Gordon's progress and talking to the rebels in Half-Life 2.Speeches
Half-Life
Offer
Gordon Freeman in the flesh, or rather in the Hazard Suit, I took the liberty of relieving you of your weapons; most of them were government property. As for the suit, I think you've earned it. The border world Xen is in our control, for the time being, thanks to you. Quite a nasty piece of work you managed over there. I am impressed. That's why I'm here, Mr. Freeman. I have recommended your services to my employers, and they have authorized me to offer you a job. They agree with me that you have limitless potential.
You've proved yourself a decisive man so I don't expect you'll have any trouble deciding what to do. If you're interested, just step into the portal and I will take that as a yes. Otherwise ...well... I can offer you a battle you have no chance of winning. Rather an anticlimax after what you've just survived.No Regrets
Well... it looks like we won't be working together; no regrets, Mr. Freeman, however there are a few survivors of your personal holocaust who would like the chance to meet the man responsible for the total annihilation of their race.
Offer Accepted
Wisely done! I will see you up ahead.
Half-Life 2
Introduction
Rise and shine, Mr. Freeman. Rise and shine. Not that I wish to imply you have been sleeping on the job. No one is more deserving of a rest. And to think all the effort in the world would have gone to waste until… well, let's just say your hour has come again. The right man in the wrong place can make all the difference in the world. So, wake up, Mr. Freeman. Wake up and smell the ashes.
Ending
Time, Dr. Freeman?
Is it really that time again? It seems as if you only just arrived. You've done a great deal in a small timespan. You've done so well, in fact, that I've received some interesting offers for your services. Ordinarily, I wouldn't contemplate them. But these are extraordinary times. Rather than offer you the illusion of free choice, I will take the liberty of choosing for you...if and when your time comes round again. I do apologize for what must seem to you an arbitrary imposition, Dr. Freeman. I trust it will all make sense to you in the course of...well... I'm really not at liberty to say. In the meantime... This is where I get off. Until we meet again
Half-Life 2: Episode One
We'll see about that.
Half-Life 2: Episode Two
Doctor Freeman. I realize this moment may not be the most convenient for a heart-to-heart, but I had to wait until your friends were otherwise occupied.
Hm. There was a time they cared nothing for Miss Vance...When their only experience of humanity was a crowbar coming at them down a steel corridor. When I plucked her from Black Mesa, I acted in the face of objections that she was a mere child and of no practical use to anyone. I have learned to ignore such naysayers when quelling them was out of the question.
[breathing]
Still, I am not one to squander my investments...and I remain confident she was worth far more than the initial...appraisal.
That's why I must now extract from you some small repayment owed for your own survival.
See her safely to White Forest, Doctor Freeman. She may require more care than was previously the case.
[breathing]
I wish I could do more than keep an eye on you, but I have agreed to abide by certain...restrictions.
<Addressing Alyx> Mmm. Well... Now... Listen carefully, my dear. When you see your father, relay these words: 'Prepare for unforeseen consequences.'