: However, Tycho's first message to you on By Committee says that "The
: bugs didn't like being robbed of their prize," which implies that you
: were successful in killing Durandal. Tycho also refers to Durandal's
: death rather than his capture. Doesn't this suggest that you switched
: timelines after all?
In hindsight, I agree with both of you: We do kill Durandal on the level, and the Pfhor don't capture him. However, I think he does have time to set off his electronic suicide attack on the Pfhor, thus ensuring his eventual resurrection and a failed ending. And the small jump makes much more sense than trying to reconcile everything else that happens with You're Wormfood Dude. That would also explain how Tycho knows you're carrying his pattern.