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{{Infobox hero
| key = hero_nano
| no_bullet_resist = true
| voice_actor = Toks Olagundoye
| release_date = January 17, 2025
| codenames = Nano
| no_spirit_resist = true
| no_sprint = true
}}

'''Calico''' is a [[Hero]] in ''[[Deadlock]]'', a former monster hunter turned hired assassin. Possessing her cat, Ava, Calico uses the shadows to her advantage to surprise her foes, slinging Gloom Bombs and attacking with a Leaping Slash for damage and healing. By Returning to the Shadows, she can turn any fight to her advantage, disappearing after a fight or engaging again when the enemy least expects her. 

As a contract killer, Calico is glad to finally be earning significant money by assassinating other people. Despite the good that the [[Baxter Society]] did by slaying monsters, it simply didn't pay well enough for her. 

Calico was added to [[Hero Labs]] on [[Update:October 24, 2024|October 24, 2024]], and officially released on [[Update:January 17, 2025|January 17, 2025]].

== Abilities ==
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|-|(1) Gloom Bombs=
{{Ability card v2
| hero_name=Calico
| ability_num=1
}}

|-|(2) Leaping Slash=
{{Ability card v2
| hero_name=Calico
| ability_num=2
| notes=
* Leaping Slash's base damage is equal to light melee damage * 1.3.
}}

|-|(3) Ava=
{{Ability card v2
| hero_name=Calico
| ability_num=3
| notes=
* Ava can enter small ducts and tunnels in the map. Calico cannot transform back while inside the tunnels. If Ava's duration runs out inside the tunnels, she starts rapidly taking damage and transforms back when she leaves to an open area. Ava also cannot enter a space smaller than her current location when duration runs out.
}}

|-|(4) Return to Shadows=
{{Ability card v2
| hero_name=Calico
| ability_num=4
}}

</tabber>

== Weapon ==
{{WeaponCard|key=hero_nano|ph=true}}

== Update history ==
{{Update history}}

== Background ==
{{Fates_Tale|nano}}
=== Lore ===
Calico has a son.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=calico_unselect_07.mp3|transcription=It's like I told my son, you are free to make all the horrible decisions you'd like.}}</ref>

Calico has knowledge about [[the Deep]],<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=nano_kill_slork_02.mp3|context=(killed Fathom)|transcription=Ugh, creatures of the Deep.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=nano_kill_viscous_04.mp3|context=(killed Viscous)|transcription=The Deep should have chosen a more competent emissary.}}</ref> the [[The Troubadour|Troubadour]]<ref>[[Calico/Quotes#Conversations|Holliday and Calico conversation]] - Holliday: ''"You ever hear of something called 'The Troubadour'?"'' Calico: ''"Enough to know to stay away from it."''</ref> and [[Oathkeeper]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=Nano kill ghost 02.mp3|transcription=Only a fool would make a deal with Oathkeeper.}}</ref>

Calico has been called “the most dangerous woman on the planet”.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Holliday|file=Astro kill nano 02.mp3|context=(killed Calico)|transcription='Most dangerous woman on the planet' my ass!}}</ref>

Calico is a target of the Scotland Yard<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=Nano kill astro 05.mp3|context=(killed Holliday)|transcription=A small-town sheriff couldn't accomplish what Scotland Yard has been trying to do for years. Surprise, surpise.}}</ref> and the [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission|OSIC]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Haze|file=Haze kill calico 03.mp3|context=(killed Calico)|transcription=Calico could only evade me for so long.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=Nano kill haze 03.mp3|context=(killed Haze)|transcription=The OSIC should stay out of my affairs.}}</ref>

== Character interactions ==

* Calico was the assassin hired to kill {{HeroIcon|Pocket}}, who survived because the bullet missed their heart.<ref>[[Calico/Quotes#Conversations|Pocket and Calico conversations]]</ref> Calico says she's "tying up loose ends" when she kills Pocket.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=Nano kill synth 03.mp3|context=(killed Pocket)|transcription=I love tying up loose ends.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=Nano kill synth 04.mp3|context=(killed Pocket)|transcription=I'm sure Maximilian will have questions.}}</ref>
** {{PageRef|name=Vyper}} says Calico has a reputation of "sloppy work" due to “a hit that went bad”, possibly another reference to Pocket's attempted assassination.<ref>[[Calico/Quotes#Conversations|Calico conversations]]</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=McGinnis}} accuses Calico of stealing her ideas.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=McGinnis|suffix='|file=Mcginnis kill calico 02.mp3|transcription=Tell you what, you stop stealing my ideas and I'll stop shootin' ya.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}} says Calico "reeks of new money”.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lady Geist|file=Geist kill calico 04.mp3|transcription=Ugh. She reeked of new money.}}</ref> She doesn't like Ava.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lady Geist|file=Geist kill calico 02.mp3|transcription=That cat is revolting.}}</ref>
* Calico is interested in {{PageRef|name=Viscous}}' suit.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=Calico kill viscous 02.mp3|context=(killed Viscous)|transcription=I wonder how that suit works.}}</ref>
* Calico knows {{PageRef|name=Raven}} and likes him.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=Nano kill operative 02.mp3|context=(killed Raven)|transcription=Always a pleasure seeing you again, Raven.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=Nano kill operative 01.mp3|context=(killed Raven)|transcription=He was fun.}}</ref>
* Calico calls {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}} "a relic of a bygone era",<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=Nano kill orion 05.mp3|transcription=You're a relic of a bygone era, Talon.}}</ref> but also says she will mourn his death.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=Nano kill orion 04.mp3|transcription=The Baxter Society will mourn him, as will I.}}</ref> She also comments on his health.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=Nano ally orion far shot 02.mp3|transcription=I see that arthritis hasn't kicked in yet.}}</ref>
* Calico compares {{HeroIcon|Holliday}}'s introverted personality to {{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}}'s.<ref>[[Calico/Quotes#Conversations|Calico and Holliday conversation]]</ref>
* Calico has respect for {{HeroIcon|Paradox}}.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=Nano kill chrono 01.mp3|transcription=Oh, I've always wanted to go toe-to-toe with Paradox.}}</ref>
* Calico wants to be friends with {{HeroIcon|Wraith}}.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=Nano kill wraith 02.mp3|transcription=And here I hoped we could be friends.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=Nano kill wraith 04.mp3|transcription=Wraith, we could have had so much fun together.}}</ref>

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Calico card.png|Calico portrait
File:Calico MM.png|Calico icon
File:Calico Render.png|Calico in-game render
File:Calico Reference Sheet.png|Calico reference sheet
File:Calico name.png|Calico name typography
File:Calico Weapon.png|Calico weapon - Sweetest Lie
File:Four heroes update.jpg|Calico in the January 2025 update art
File:Calico card old.png|Previous Calico portrait
File:Nano card.png|Nano portrait ([[Neon Prime]])
File:Nano gameplay.png|Nano (Neon Prime)
</gallery>

== Trivia ==
* Calico was called '''Nano''' in ''[[Neon Prime]]''.
* At one point in development, Calico's gameplay style was inspired by Dota 2's [https://www.dota2.com/hero/broodmother Broodmother].
* Calico was an arms dealer in her original background.
* Ava is a [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sphynx_cat Sphynx cat].
* "Playing With Ava in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Calico in the [[Hideout]].

== References ==
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