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== Overview ==
Apollo's wish is unknown, but he seems to be fighting in the [[ritual]] for the sake of [[Ixia]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Archmother}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Apollo start): ''"Hear me, Apollo! You are destined to surpass your father, and bring glory to all of Ixia!.. but before any of that can happen, you need to complete the ritual."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Kelvin|number=2}}</ref> He also seems to be fighting to test his skills and honor his family's name.<ref name=":1">{{HeroIcon|Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"I will honor my family's name."''</ref><ref name=":3">{{HeroIcon|Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"I'm ready to test myself."''</ref>

=== Biography ===
Born in Ixia, Apollo is the son and only child of the current ruler of North Ixia.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Rem|number=2|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=I'm an only child.}}</ref> Referred to as "''the Prince of Ixia",''<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (ally Apollo killstreak): ''"The prince of Ixia will stand triumphant!"''</ref> Apollo was raised to value loyalty, honor, and his Ixian culture.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":5" /><ref name=":6">{{PageRef|name=The Archmother}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Apollo start): ''"The pride you have for your culture is inspiring! Complete the ritual, so that all may see the might of Ixia!"''</ref> Growing up, Apollo was taught fencing at a young age, having learned {{AbilityIcon|Riposte}} when he was only 5 years old.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Riposte|voice line]] (upgrade Riposte): ''"This was drilled into me since I was five."''</ref> As Apollo got older, conflicts in North Ixia were rising, and Apollo was eventually told that, for his own safety, he was being sent to New York.<ref name=":7">{{HeroIcon|Apollo}}'s backstory</ref> It's implied that Apollo still visits Ixia from time to time.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Unselect|voice line]] (unselect): ''"I have to plan for my trip to Ixia this summer, anyway."''</ref>

Now a student at [[Blackmore Academy]], Apollo decided that, instead of wasting time going to parties and dances, he'd spend his free time training rigourously with his family's ancestral blade, preparing for the day his father would call on him to come home.<ref name=":7" /> 

In the current day, Apollo is 18 years old.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Celeste|number=3|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=Most 18-year-olds aren't about to summon an Elder God.}}</ref> He's the captain of Blackmore Academy's fencing team and seems to be a fencing champion,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Kill Enemy Hero|voice line]] (melee kill): ''"There's a reason I'm a champion."''</ref> hoping to one day represent Ixia at the Olympics.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Apollo|quotes=Apollo/Quotes#Select|context=(select)|transcription=Mark my words, I will represent Ixia in the Olympics. It's only a matter of time.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Apollo|quotes=Apollo/Quotes#Unselect|context=(unselect)|transcription=I can't be an Olympian if I'm dead.}}</ref> With the upcoming [[Maelstrom]], Apollo is participating in the ritual to honor his family name and to test his skills.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":3" />

Ixian is Apollo's native language.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Infernus|number=4}}</ref> His ultimate "''{{AbilityIcon|Itani Lo Sahn}}''" is Ixian for "''I have no equal''".<ref>2026-02-12 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"[It] means 'I have no equal'"''</ref> 

Apollo says his life has been personally affected by political assassinations.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Vindicta|number=2|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=As someone whose life has been affected by political assassinations, I have... complicated feelings.}}</ref> Notably, while he speaks often of his father, he never mentions his mother.

=== Personality ===
Apollo holds his Ixian culture in very high regard.<ref name=":6" /><ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Apollo): ''"That guy made being Ixian his whole personality."''</ref> He refers to the other playable Ixians, {{HeroIcon|Abrams}} and {{HeroIcon|Infernus}}, as his "brothers".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Abrams): ''"Why aren't you standing with me, brother?!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (ally Infernus destroys objective): ''"It's an honor to fight alongside my brother!"''</ref> While Apollo doesn't hate humans, he believes Ixians are above them.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Abrams|number=3}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"Have some self-respect, Infernus! Stop being a human's hired help!"''</ref> Apollo is content at [[Blackmore Academy]],<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Dynamo|number=1|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=It's a good school. The teachers are competent and the student body well connected.}}</ref> but he refuses to see New York as his home and is only there because his father wanted him to be.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Mirage|number=2|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=I live in New York. It will never be my home.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Abrams|number=2|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=It's not Ixia, but it's tolerable. <-> I'm here because my father asked me to be, not because I want to... But, only a fool doesn't make the most out of every opportunity.}}</ref> 

Apollo is extremely confident in his skills and believes himself to be the best.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"My father doesn't have high expectations for me; he has appropriate expectations for me. After all, when you're the best, why shouldn't you expect success?"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Kill Enemy Hero|voice line]] (melee kill): ''"Look on the bright side: you lost to the best."''</ref> He holds honor and discipline in high regards.<ref>[[Apollo/Quotes#Conversations|Apollo and Mo & Krill conversation 2]] - {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}: ''"I hope you're not above fighting dirty"'' - {{PageRef|name=Apollo}}: ''"There's no honor in that."''</ref><ref name=":5">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Seven|number=3|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=Once I've rendered them helpless, run them through.|hero_quote2=Apollo|quote2=There's no honor in stabbing someone who can't defend themselves!}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Warden): ''"The man had discipline and conviction… it's a shame he didn't fight for us."''</ref> His attitude often causes other characters to regard him as vain.<ref name=":0">{{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}'s in-game [[Mo & Krill/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Apollo): ''"And now I feel like I've seen what Lash acted like as a teenager."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Holliday}}'s in-game [[Holliday/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Apollo): ''"He thought he was God's gift."''</ref>

Apollo believes he is in the prime of his life and can't waste it making memories.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Dynamo|number=1|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=I have my whole life to make memories, but my prime is right now and I can't waste it.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Celeste|number=3|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=I'd never waste my time going to the circus.|hero_quote2=Celeste|quote2=You're missing out on life.|hero_quote3=Apollo|quote3=No. I'm setting myself up to enjoy it.}}</ref>

=== Appearance ===
Apollo is a slim young Ixian man with red skin, amber eyes with vertical slit pupils and black sclera, blond hair with dark roots and an undercut, a pair of tall dark horns in his forehead, and a tail ending in a triangular tip with a golden ornament. He wears a red Blackmore Academy uniform jacket over a white shirt with unbuttoned collar, white fencing uniform pants and shoes with red highlights and the number "1", a white fencing glove in his right hand, and a golden ring with a black jewel in his left pinky finger. His weapon is a golden and black sword that shoots projectiles, with an elaborate rainguard and a red jewel at the pommel.

=== Information ===
The symbol etched in {{AbilityIcon|Disengaging Sigil}} is Apollo's family sigil.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Disengaging Sigil|voice line]] (upgrade Disengaging Sygil): ''"The sigil of my family will protect me."''</ref> He has fond memories of his father teaching him how to cast it.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Disengaging Sigil|voice line]] (upgrade Disengaging Sygil): ''"I have fond memories of father teaching me this..."''</ref>

Apollo believes [[Maximilian Fairfax]] is a "great man".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Pocket): ''"Your father's a great man, Pocket… it's a shame you fell so short."''</ref> Both Apollo and his father are fans of [[Fairfax Industries]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed McGinnis): ''"A pity you're not on my side, McGinnis. My father would be a fan."''</ref>

== Character Relationships ==

=== Apollo's father ===
Apollo's father is referred to as a warlord, and has the authority equivalent to a governor and a general.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Graves|number=3|hero_quote1=Graves|quote1=How is someone kind of a warlord?|hero_quote2=Apollo|quote2=It's a cultural thing. You don't have a word in English for someone who wields the power of a governor and a general the way we do in Ixia.|hero_quote3=Graves|quote3=I mean we do. It's warlord.}}</ref> 

Apollo is proud of his father and believes his father is proud of him.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=McGinnis|number=1|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=I'm proud of my father, and he's proud of me.}}</ref> While mentioned that Apollo's father expects great things from him,<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Apollo start): ''"Your father expects great things from you, and you will exceed them all! It's time to summon the Hidden King."''</ref> Apollo claims that he isn't fighting in the ritual for his father.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Kelvin|number=3|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=I'm not completing the ritual for my father!}}</ref> 

Apollo's father says "loyalty is everything" and "the first step to victory begins with crushing the enemy's hope".<ref name=":4">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Calico|number=2|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=Father says loyalty is everything.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Riposte|voice line]] (upgrade Riposte): ''"Father always said: the first step to victory begins with crushing the enemy's hope."''</ref> 

Apollo inherited his sword from his father.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"My father entrusted me with this blade, and I will honor him."''</ref> 

When killing {{HeroIcon|Silver}}, Apollo mentions that his father would've turned her into a cloak.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Silver): ''"My father would have turned her into a cloak."''</ref>

=== {{HeroIcon|Graves}} ===
Graves and Apollo are classmates at Blackmore Academy, and are each other's lab partners.<ref name=":12">{{PageRef|name=Graves}}' in-game [[Graves/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Apollo): ''"Great, I killed my lab partner..."''</ref>

Apollo believes Graves is a "decent" lab partner, but disapproves of her truancy.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Graves|number=2|hero_quote1=Graves|quote1=I was skipping class, I'm fine.|hero_quote2=Apollo|quote2="Oh, I'm fine! Just undisciplined and negligent!"}}</ref> Graves calls Apollo "the Golden Boy",<ref>{{PageRef|name=Graves}}' in-game [[Graves/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (ally Apollo killed in lane): ''"They took out the Golden Boy!"''</ref> and doesn't hate Apollo as much as she wishes she did.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Graves}}' in-game [[Graves/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Apollo): ''"I don't hate him as much as I wish I did."''</ref>

Graves and Apollo are familiar with each other's parents, and insult each other over their parental relationships.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Graves|number=1|hero_quote1=Graves|quote1=You gonna go make daddy proud?|hero_quote2=Apollo|quote2=My father's already proud of me. I don't need to pull stunts so he knows I exist.}}</ref>

=== {{HeroIcon|Doorman}} ===
Apollo has stayed at the [[Baroness Hotel]] in the past.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Doorman) ''"I don't care if he tried to kill me, the Baroness still has the best brunch in Manhattan."''</ref> He likes The Doorman and tipped him "last week".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Doorman) ''"I tipped the man last weekend, and he tries to kill me? No class!"''</ref>

While the conversation is unfinished, The Doorman appears to give his best wishes to Apollo's father.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=The Doorman|number=1|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=He is. I'll be sure to give him your well-wishes.}}</ref>

== Character Interactions ==

* Apollo is shocked that {{HeroIcon|Infernus}} doesn't speak Ixian nor care for Ixian culture.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Infernus|number=1}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Infernus|number=4}}</ref> Infernus thinks Apollo "made being Ixian his whole personality".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Infernus|quotes=Apollo/Quotes#Enemy Heroes|context=(killed Apollo)|transcription=That guy made being Ixian his whole personality.}}</ref>
* Apollo doesn't respect {{HeroIcon|Pocket}} for running away "from their obligations",<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Pocket): ''"I don't respect anyone who runs from their obligations."''</ref> and believes they "pissed away" their chance to have the world at their fingertips.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Pocket): ''"You could have had the world at your fingertips, Pocket, but you pissed it all away."''</ref>

* Apollo respects {{HeroIcon|Ivy}} but believes she shouldn't have saved Spanish Harlem, believing that they should've saved themselves rather than rely solely on Ivy.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Ivy): ''"You're a noble woman, Ivy. I'm sure we'll meet again."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Ivy|number=3}}</ref>

* Apollo respects {{HeroIcon|Mirage}} and {{HeroIcon|Warden}} for their conviction and honor.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Mirage|number=3}}</ref><ref name=":22">{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Warden): ''"The man had discipline and conviction… it's a shame he didn't fight for us."''</ref>
** Apollo sends his father's regards to [[Nashala Dion|Ambassador Nashala]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Mirage): ''"My father sends his regards to Ambassador Nashala."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Mirage|number=1}}</ref>

* Apollo accidentally invites {{HeroIcon|Viscous}} to one of his father's galas.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Viscous|number=1}}</ref>

* Apollo commends {{HeroIcon|Vindicta}} for her war against the [[Friends of Humanity]], although he dislikes her dishonorable tactics.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Vindicta|number=2|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=Your war on the Friends of Humanity is commendable, even if your tactics are less than honorable...}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Vindicta): ''"Only a coward kills a man at a distance."''</ref>

* {{HeroIcon|Haze}} is worried about Apollo participating in the ritual since him dying would cause an international incident.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Haze|number=2|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=If you die, there's going to be an international incident.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Apollo): ''"Wonder who we're going to frame for this."''</ref>

* {{HeroIcon|Mo & Krill|l1=Krill}} compares Apollo to a teenage version of {{HeroIcon|Lash}}.<ref name=":02">{{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}'s in-game [[Mo & Krill/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Apollo): ''"And now I feel like I've seen what Lash acted like as a teenager."''</ref>

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