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I guess I'd also add that an issue with SC as a female lead is that she spent 90% of T1 as a "damsel in distress" and totally reliant on protection from Kyle... And in fact, even in T2 there are "callbacks" to the fact that her now-strong character is thanks to his "training" and influence. "On your feet, soldier" etc.

That said, I do think we're starting to see more genuine female-protagonist shows, movies and games recently and not just tokenistic ones.