Gasket
Gasket is a mongoose and the armorer/equipment specialist for Oxbow's professional military hit squad in We Can Fix Pawbert. He distributes specialized gear to the squad and serves as the rear guard during the assault on 86 Pack Street. He is the last operative standing and the one who shoots Luther in the abdomen before Luther kills him in S01E05.
"Nothing personal. Just business." --- Gasket (S01E05)
Background
Gasket served as the equipment specialist for the six-mammal hit squad activated by the Lynxley Network to eliminate Pawbert. His role was to supply and maintain the squad's specialized gear, which included venom injectors, smart-lock spoofers, suppressed Pawther-9 pistols, and ceramic knives.
Series History
Season 1
S01E05 "Breach"
Gasket distributes specialized equipment to the hit squad before the assault on 86 Pack Street. During the breach, he serves as the rear guard. As the firefight progresses and the other squad members are neutralized, Gasket becomes the last operative standing.
In the final moments of the engagement, Gasket shoots Luther in the abdomen---a wound that becomes a significant plot point in Luther's recovery. Luther kills Gasket using a mahogany bookshelf shard followed by two gunshots, ending the assault.
Death
Gasket is killed by Luther in S01E05 after shooting Luther in the abdomen. Luther improvises a weapon from a mahogany bookshelf shard before finishing Gasket with two shots. Gasket's final words---"Nothing personal. Just business"---encapsulate the mercenary nature of the Lynxley network's hired killers.
Key Relationships
Luther Pawthorne
Gasket's shot to Luther's abdomen is one of the most consequential injuries in the series, directly affecting Luther's physical state in the episodes that follow. Their exchange is the final confrontation of the safehouse breach.
Oxbow
Gasket served under Oxbow's command as the squad's armorer and rear guard. His equipment expertise supported the entire operation.
Equipment Supplied
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Venom injectors | Close-quarters weapon |
| Smart-lock spoofers | Electronic bypass tools |
| Suppressed Pawther-9 pistols | Standard squad sidearms |
| Ceramic knives | Undetectable bladed weapons |
Key Quotes
| Quote | Context |
|---|---|
| "Nothing personal. Just business." | Final words before Luther kills him (S01E05) |
Trivia
- His shot to Luther's abdomen is the first major injury Luther sustains in the series.