Since Issue 16 I believe...
Or... for those who simply can't accept that I might just give a serious answer once in a while...
* That's not the hostage... that's your Mini-Me.
* That's not the hostage... that's YOU... your Chronal Skip is malfunctioning again.
* Really? No, it's not the hostage... it must be that "locate the last enemy" feature they mentioned might be coming out with Issue 17... he's just trying to stay right behind you to avoid getting blasted.
* Dang it... you spotted me! Okay fine, now YOU hide and I'll seek.
My mind wanders so often you've probably seen its picture on milk cartons. - Me... the first person version of the third person Steelclaw
How long have the hostages you save been showing up on the map as smaller versions of the player markers?