**game: Asterix & Obelix XXL** Sam Shieffer (French: Sam Fichaure) is a former Roman spy who worked for Julius Caesar in the past, and a supporting character. He aids Asterix and Obelix on their adventures. The player first meets him at the start of the game. He tells Asterix about what he is and how he was fired despite being the top spy, and that he intends to have revenge by revealing the secrets of the Roman Empire. He also tells that there was a battle between the villagers and Romans, and the Romans won. The spy appears many times throughout the game. He explains game mechanics, hints at the villagers' locations, opens some doors and gates when all enemies in the area are defeated and rewards the player with laurels when they collect enough helmets on slides.