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== Background ==
== Background ==
{{Fates Tale|fencer}}
{{Fates Tale|fencer}}
=== Lore ===
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> and is 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> or "''Crown Prince of North Ixia",'' though he finds the title inaccurate.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Mo & Krill|number=3|hero_quote1=Mo & Krill|quote1=Well, if it isn't the Crown Prince of North Ixia!|hero_quote2=Apollo|quote2=That's not my title.}}</ref> His 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> His father says "loyalty is everything" and "the first step to victory begins with crushing the enemy's hope".<ref>{{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> When killing {{PageRef|name=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>
Apollo holds his Ixian culture in very high regard.<ref>{{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><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, {{PageRef|name=Abrams}} and {{PageRef|name=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 he 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 here 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> Ixian is his native language.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Infernus|number=4}}</ref> His ultimate "''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 was taught fencing at a young age, having learned 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> He 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> and hopes 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> 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>
Apollo's wish is unknown, but he seems to be fighting 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> 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 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>{{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 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.
The symbol etched in 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 has no siblings.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Rem|number=2|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=I'm an only child.}}</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 interactions ==
* Apollo and {{PageRef|name=Graves}} are classmates, and are each other's lab partners.<ref name=":1">{{PageRef|name=Graves}}' in-game [[Graves/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Apollo): ''"Great, I killed my lab partner..."''</ref>
* Apollo is shocked that {{PageRef|name=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>
* Apollo respects {{PageRef|name=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 {{PageRef|name=Mirage}} and {{PageRef|name=Warden}} for their conviction and honor.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Mirage|number=3}}</ref><ref name=":2" />
** 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 {{PageRef|name=Viscous}} to one of his father's galas.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Viscous|number=1}}</ref>
* Apollo commends {{PageRef|name=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>
* {{PageRef|name=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>
* {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}} compares Apollo to a teenage version of {{PageRef|name=Lash}}.<ref name=":0" />
*Apollo has stayed at [[The Baroness]] hotel,<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> and has tipped {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}.<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>
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