Matthews

Matthews is a supporting character in the Xenosaga series. He is the captain of the Elsa.

History
Matthews is captain of the spaceship Elsa. He is a big spender and as a result has become considerably in debt, including to the Kukai Foundation. As a result the Elsa was made collateral for his debt. He has worked as a junk trader, which includes collecting debris from space and does this presently for the Kukai Foundation. Years before the game he met chaos and they have been traveling together on the Elsa ever since. He also saved Hammer, who was on the run from criminals after hacking into their database. While Matthews acts respectful towards chaos and Junior, he doesn't hate from arguing with and calling Tony and Hammer morons at times.

Episode I
Matthews first appears in the game when the Elsa comes across the wreckage of the Woglinde. Spotting KOS-MOS, he initially believes her to be a corpse, but she reveals herself and threatens him and the others into taking her to Second Miltia. Shion, Allen and Cherenkov are recovered and brought onto the ship shortly afterwards, after chaos speaks up for them. Matthews is respectful towards the military and is fine with bringing Cherenkov to the planet Senir at no charge. Matthews happily eats Shion's cooking once she is on the ship. He is a big fan of the Seraphim Sisters and had hoped to see them in person in concert but due to the recent events is unable to. While initially hesitant to also pick up Ziggy and MOMO when they are in danger in hyperspace, he changes his mind and does so. Matthews continues to help the party throughout the rest of the game, bringing them to various locations as desired on the Elsa.

Episode II
Matthews appears early in the game along with the rest of the Elsa crew when it arrives at Second Miltia. He appears again later when Shion makes her way to space and boards the Elsa as it heads towards Old Miltia, then to the Omega System. As part of the Good Samaritan Campaign For the Captain! the player may optionally work to pay off the entirety of Matthew's debt. However as part of another sidequest it is revealed that the Professor has been racking up a lot of expenses by falsely using Matthews' name, which may counteract such efforts.