User blog comment:Crimson Storm Mich/Future Units Preview v2/@comment-27362456-20160828191144

I think Quaid lore will be either he was a lone survivor of Meirith or that his squad trusted him to complete the mission while they went to Karna Masta's aid.

Not only does he have Diana's cutlass, but Claire's scarf, Colt's cape, Fadahl's circlet and Ivris' necklace.