How old is Tyreen Calypso?

Tyreen Calypso is in her early 20s during the events of Borderlands 3. As one of the main antagonists of the game, understanding her origins and motivations provides critical backstory.

A History of Tyreen and Her Brother Troy

Tyreen and her twin brother Troy were born as conjoined twins, with Troy attached in a parasitic way to Tyreen. As Tyreen reveals during an ECHO recording, their father Typhon was forced to surgically separate them shortly after birth to save both of their lives.

This traumatic separation left Troy physically weakened and his Siren tattoos stunted. His left arm remains shriveled from losing his connection to Tyreen. However, Troy can temporarily gain Siren powers and strength by leeching energy from Tyreen.

"Dad had to rip Troy off me. He was like a tumor I couldn‘t get rid of." – Tyreen Calypso

When Were the Calypso Twins Born?

As young adults in their early 20s during Borderlands 3, Tyreen and Troy were likely born over 20 years prior to the events of the game. Given that their parents Typhon and Leda met after the opening of the first Vault on Pandora, the Calypso twins’ birth year would be after this event.

While an exact birth date is unconfirmed, analyzing timeline details suggests they were born in a window approximately 22-25 years before Borderlands 3 launched in 2019.

Tyreen’s Fearsome Siren Powers

Tyreen’s Siren abilities developed exceptionally from birth, allowing her to fully channel her powers once separated from Troy. As a Siren, she exhibits these signature skills:

• Leeching Life Force – Tyreen can leech the life force from other living beings, including humans, fellow Sirens like Maya, and even Vault Guardians. This often kills the victim in the process.
• Power Absorption – Tyreen absorbs strength by drawing from Troy’s energy
• “God-Queen” Persona – When using her abilities, Tyreen takes on an amplified, godlike personality that demands worship

Aside from Troy, only 5 other Sirens can exist in the universe at one time according to Siren lore. With her lethal absorption power, Tyreen seeks to eliminate the competition.

Building the Children of the Vault Cult

Tyreen and Troy built the extremist Children of the Vault cult from the ground up over many years through careful recruitment and spreading propaganda across Pandora:

• They target bandits and outcasts from society to build their following
• Viral propaganda portrays the twins as godlike saviors and holy figures
• Cult followers sport shaven heads and faction tattoos to show unity
• Recruitment rises rapidly in the years leading up to Borderlands 3

By the events of Borderlands 3, Children of the Vault has amassed a violent and devoted following across multiple bandit gangs. They remain fanatically loyal to Tyreen and Troy, referring to them as divine rulers.

Cult Follower Numbers Over Time

Confronting the Calypso Twins

While Troy focuses on strategic leadership of the cult, Tyreen’s brutality as a Siren makes her a priority target for the Vault Hunters and Crimson Raiders. They repeatedly work to undermine Tyreen’s “god queen” persona in front of her followers.

Her early confidence shows cracks over time as losses mount, despite downplaying doubts in public:

• The Vault Hunters defeat Troy, leaving Tyreen emotionally distraught
• Lilith sacrifices her own powers to destroy Elpis and directly rival Tyreen
• Fanatical propaganda proves less effective as followers question the twins’ divinity

In a climatic battle, the Vault Hunters ultimately defeat Tyreen before she can consume Pandora’s Great Vault. For gamers facing her as the final boss, proper planning to counter her absorption attacks is key.

While her death comes suddenly at perhaps the peak of her powers, her volatile history with Troy forever links their fates. Like her brother, Tyreen’s lust for worship from the Children of the Vault cult fuels her violent behavior as one of Borderlands’ most memorable villains.