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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 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> | 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 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> | ||
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* A possible inspiration for Apollo is the hero concept [https://forums.playdeadlock.com/threads/hero-fencer-deadlocks-version-of-genji.60811/ Fencer] (Apollo's original codename) by player nathanieljbrill in the ''Deadlock'' forums. The Fencer concept used a sword as the primary weapon and had the abilities to slow enemies, deflect incoming attacks, and use a charged attack. | * A possible inspiration for Apollo is the hero concept [https://forums.playdeadlock.com/threads/hero-fencer-deadlocks-version-of-genji.60811/ Fencer] (Apollo's original codename) by player nathanieljbrill in the ''Deadlock'' forums. The Fencer concept used a sword as the primary weapon and had the abilities to slow enemies, deflect incoming attacks, and use a charged attack. | ||
* "Striving Towards Perfection in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Apollo in the [[Hideout]]. | * "Striving Towards Perfection in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Apollo in the [[Hideout]]. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||