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Dynamo's wish and motivation in the [[ritual]] is to get his human body back.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Dynamo}}'s in-game [[Dynamo/Quotes#Killstreak|voice line]] (high killstreak): ''"No one will stop me from getting my body back!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Dynamo/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Dynamo start): ''"Your lust for knowledge changed your body. Are you strong enough to do what it takes to change it back?"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Archmother}}'s in-game [[Dynamo/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Dynamo start): ''"Your wife seeks to embrace flesh, not steel. Don't fail her. Don't fail yourself. Complete the ritual."''</ref>

Dynamo lost his body 50 years before the ritual, during the first [[Maelstrom]].<ref>{{BackgroundCite|name=Warden|quote=Most people think the supernatural came into the world 50 years ago. (...) When the portal opened in Central Park, Warden’s parents realized not only was everything they were told was true, they were unprepared.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Dynamo|file=Prof lose late 02.mp3|context=(lost match)|transcription=It's okay, I've... I've grown used to this body. I can wait another fifty years.}}</ref> He married Marla 19 years later,<ref name=":3" /> although they seemed to know each other when Dynamo was still human.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Hidden King|quotes=Dynamo/Quotes#patrons|context=(Dynamo start)|transcription=You long to feel Marla's hand once more, Professor. Then you must summon the Hidden King!}}</ref>  

Dynamo has not touched an [[Astral Gates|Astral Gate]] since his body was transformed,<ref name=":1">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Grey Talon|number=1|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=Have you been to Ixia, Professor?|hero_quote2=Dynamo|quote2=I won't lie: After what happened to my body, I decided to stay clear of Astral Gates. But I hear that South Ixia is beautiful.}}</ref> although he has done a lot of research into Astral Gates.<ref name=":2">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Seven|number=2|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=I'm a fan of your work, Professor.|hero_quote2=Dynamo|quote2=I am... flattered and horrified in equal measure.|hero_quote3=Seven|quote3=Your research into the Astral Gates paved the way for my own. In my rare moments of doubt, sometimes I even wonder if I would have become the man I am were it not for you.}}</ref> Dynamo had an exculsive interview with the [[The New York Oracle|New York Oracle]] about his thoughts on Astral Gates, the [[Maelstrom|Eclipse]], and life without a body.<ref>[[The New York Oracle|Newscaster Headline 16]]: ''"Read our exclusive interview with [[Dynamo|Professor Dynamo]] to hear his thoughts on [[Astral Gates]], the eclipse, and what it's like to live life without a body."''</ref>

 

 

Dynamo has "vast" connections in science and academia. In ''[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]],'' {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}} asks Dynamo to arrange a gala for the "brightest minds" to help with her failing ward.<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#2a - Party Planning|Chapter 2a]]</ref>

Dynamo is inquisitive and optimistic. Most characters are apologetic when fighting Dynamo.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Dynamo}}'s [[Dynamo/Quotes#Enemy Heroes|enemy interactions]]</ref>

Dynamo generally prefers working with people as opposed to lying to them, which is why he doesn't enjoy games like Poker.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Wraith|number=2|hero_quote1=Wraith|quote1=Not a poker guy?|hero_quote2=Dynamo|quote2=I prefer working with people, not lying to them.}}</ref> Dynamo is apologetic when hurting people in the ritual,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Dynamo|quotes=Dynamo/Quotes#Kill Enemy Hero|context=(generic kill)|transcription=Apologies.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Dynamo|quotes=Dynamo/Quotes#Kill Enemy Hero|context=(melee kill)|transcription=It wasn't personal.}}</ref> and supposedly has a "temper" that he doesn't like to show.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Dynamo|quotes=Dynamo/Quotes#Kinetic Pulse|context=(upgrade Kinetic Pulse)|transcription=Marla always did warn me about my temper.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Dynamo|quotes=Dynamo/Quotes#Kinetic Pulse|context=(upgrade Kinetic Pulse)|transcription=I don't like to show this side of me, but it would seem I have no choice.}}</ref> However, Dynamo does get excited when he does well at killing people.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Dynamo|quotes=Dynamo/Quotes#killstreak|context=(killstreak)|transcription=I am surprisingly good at killing people!}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Dynamo|quotes=Dynamo/Quotes#killstreak|context=(killstreak)|transcription=I think the class would be impressed! Or terrified... Probably terrified.}}</ref>  

As someone with an inquisitive mind, Dynamo is excited to see what happens when the [[Patron|Patrons]] get summoned.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Dynamo|quotes=Dynamo/Quotes#pre-game|context=(pre-game ping)|transcription=Well I, for one, am terribly excited to see what happens next!}}</ref> While nervous,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Dynamo|quotes=Dynamo/Quotes#pre-game|context=(pre-game ping)|transcription=Anyone else nervous? I'm not. Why would I be? Who could possibly be nervous when they think about the ramifications of what we're about do. The fact that we are about to stare death... no, a god, in the face and see if he blinks first. I'm fine.}}</ref> Dynamo believes he needs to be firm and courageous enough to fight with his team.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Dynamo|quotes=Dynamo/Quotes#Kinetic Pulse|context=(upgrade Kinetic Pulse)|transcription=They'll walk all over me if I let them, I need to be firm.}}</ref><ref name=":6" /><ref name=":7" /> In a [[Seasonal events|Winter season]] voice line, Dynamo says he didn't sleep the night before the [[Maelstrom]] because he was "afraid of death".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Dynamo|file=prof_select_seasonal_01.mp3|transcription=T'was the night before the Maelstrom, and all through the house, a Columbia professor got no sleep because he was afraid of death.}}</ref>

Dynamo doesn't like his condition as a dying star and believed it to be a curse.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Dynamo|quotes=Dynamo/Quotes#Rejuvenating Aurora|context=(upgrade Rejuvenating Aurora)|transcription=I thought my condition a curse... But I've learned how to use it to help people.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Dynamo|quotes=Dynamo/Quotes#Quantum Entanglement|context=(upgrade Quantum Entanglement)|transcription=My... 'condition' has a few perks.}}</ref> That said, Dynamo considers his body to be "splendid, all things considered".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=McGinnis|number=1|hero_quote1=McGinnis|quote1=How's that body working out for ya?|hero_quote2=Dynamo|quote2=Splendid, all things considered.}}</ref>  

Dynamo likes to go to the New York Library to think.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Mirage|number=3}}</ref> He hopes to visit [[Ixia|South Ixia]] someday.<ref name=":12">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Grey Talon|number=1|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=Have you been to Ixia, Professor?|hero_quote2=Dynamo|quote2=I won't lie: After what happened to my body, I decided to stay clear of Astral Gates. But I hear that South Ixia is beautiful.}}</ref>

 

Dynamo isn't a fan of the [[Fairfax Industries|Occult Industrial Complex]],<ref>{{PageRef|name=Dynamo}}'s in-game [[Dynamo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed McGinnis): ''"Never was a fan of the occult industrial complex..."''</ref> and appreciates the work of the [[The Baxter Society|Baxter Society]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Dynamo}}'s in-game [[Dynamo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Shiv): ''"I admire what the Baxter Society does, but I can't let you stop me."''</ref>

 

Dynamo has a spherical blue metallic body with modeled chest pecs, and layers of concentric circles ending in a "belly button", which can open to reveal the black hole inside during {{AbilityIcon|Singularity}}. He has robotic limbs with floating hands and feet, and a floating half pill-shaped glass head with small round glasses, round ears, and a hole in the back. Inside his head is a floating star pattern surrounded by darkness. He wears a brown plaid tweed jacket with elbow pads, yellow pants with a brown belt, brown shoes, and a green bowtie. He has a golden wedding ring in his left hand, an orange, black and white pin in his lapel, a round metal plate in his belt, and carries a large bag with blueprints, books, and a letter from the [[OSIC]]. His weapon is a bespoke handgun designed by himself<ref name=":9" /> and made of metal, wood, glass and exposed wires, that shoots bolts of energy.

 

The name of Dynamo's weapon, '''the Vonnegun''''','' is an homage to American author [[wikipedia:Kurt_Vonnegut|Kurt Vonnegut]]. Ironically, Vonnegut was famously a pacifist and claimed that a virtuous scientist was one who refused to develop weapons.<ref>[https://www.mentalfloss.com/history/military/kurt-vonnegut-and-day-scientists-went-strike Kurt Vonnegut and the Day Scientists Went on Strike] on Mental Floss</ref>

When casting {{AbilityIcon|Quantum Entanglement}}, a crest of the sun with a planetary body orbiting around it appears as a destination marker. The crest is styled after Renaissance depictions of the sun, as it sports a hatched style and a serene face.

Marla is Dynamo's wife.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Dynamo|file=Prof kill hornet 01.mp3|context=(close call)|transcription=For a minute there, I thought Marla was going to be a widow!}}</ref> They have been married for 31 years.<ref name=":3">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Kelvin|number=3|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=Our anniversary's coming up.|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=Wonderful. How long?|hero_quote3=Dynamo|quote3=31 years.}}</ref>

It's implied that Dynamo mainly wants to get his human body back for Marla's sake.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Seven|number=1|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=I don't understand you, Professor. You've been bestowed a great gift, and you're willing to throw it all away for nothing.|hero_quote2=Dynamo|quote2=Easy words to say when you've never loved someone.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Celeste|number=2|hero_quote1=Celeste|quote1=What you're doing is very romantic, Professor, but I'm pretty sure your wife is more concerned with you being safe than she is about the state of your body.}}</ref> The first thing Dynamo intends to do once he gets his body back is to "give Marla a hug and not let go for about 3 months".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Lash|number=3|hero_quote1=Lash|quote1=What's the first thing you're gonna do when The Lash gets your body back?|hero_quote2=Dynamo|quote2=I believe you mean the Patron. But to answer your question... give Marla a hug and not let go for about 3 months.}}</ref>  

Marla bakes Dynamo key lime pies, even though he can't eat them.<ref name=":8">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Vyper|number=3}}</ref> She made him a key lime pie to share with his team after he completes the ritual.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Dynamo}}'s in-game [[Dynamo/Quotes#Pre-Game|voice line]] (pre-game ping): ''"I don't wanna get you all too excited, but Marla gave me one of her famous key lime pies to share after we win."''</ref>  

During the [[Seasonal events|winter season]], Dynamo and Marla go carolling together.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Dynamo/Quotes#Shopkeeper|voice line]] (buy T4 item during Winter Update): ''"It was great seeing you and Marla carolling last night, professor!"''</ref>

Sophia speaks highly of Dynamo,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Ivy}}'s in-game [[Ivy/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (Clutch Dynamo heal): ''"Sophie was right, you are the best!"''</ref><ref name=":4" /> and Dynamo thinks she's a great student, although Dynamo does notice that Sophia has been sleeping in class and asks Ivy if she could speak to Sophia about it.<ref name=":18">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Ivy|hero2=Dynamo|number=2}}</ref> Dynamo doesn't know that Sophia works for {{HeroIcon|Wraith}}, although it's implied that he knows Sophia frequents Wraith's casino and warns Wraith not to take advantage of his students.<ref name=":5" />  

* Dynamo's lust for knowledge leads him to ask questions about other characters, such as how {{HeroIcon|Seven}} survived his execution,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Seven|number=3|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=I'm sure it's a touchy subject, but I simply must know how you stopped your soul from being obliterated!}}</ref> how {{HeroIcon|Paradox}}'s time manipulation works,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Paradox|number=1|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=So, how does time manipulation work?}}</ref> what the [[Astral Gates|Djinn]] are like,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Mirage|number=1|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=I've wanted to speak to a Djinn for quite sometime. I imagine they are a fascinating people.}}</ref> what the contents of {{HeroIcon|Abrams}}' Tome and {{HeroIcon|Pocket}}'s case could be,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Abrams|number=3|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=I... don't suppose I could... take a look at that Tome, when all this is over?}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Pocket|number=1|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=After the ritual, I don't suppose I could... take a look at that case?}}</ref> what {{HeroIcon|Viscous}} is,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Viscous|number=1|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=When the ritual is over, I'd love to pick your brain.|hero_quote2=Viscous|quote2=Please don't stab my face.|hero_quote3=Dynamo|quote3=Oh, it's an expression. It means 'to ask questions'.}}</ref> and if {{HeroIcon|Yamato}}'s sword is an heirloom.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Yamato|number=3|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=Forgive my ignorance, Yamato... but is that sword a heirloom?}}</ref>

* Dynamo showcases courage by telling {{HeroIcon|Abrams}},<ref name=":6">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Abrams|number=2|hero_quote1=Abrams|quote1=Stay close to me Professor, I'll keep you safe.|hero_quote2=Dynamo|quote2=Detective, I was about to say the same thing to you.}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Shiv}}<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Shiv|number=3|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=Stay close to me, Shiv. I'll do my best to keep you in the fight.|hero_quote2=Shiv|quote2=Professor, you couldn't keep me out of a fight.}}</ref> and {{HeroIcon|Warden}}<ref name=":7">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Warden|number=2|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=I appreciate the sentiment, Warden, but don't worry about me. I'll be beside you, not behind you.}}</ref> that he'll stay close to them during the fight.

* {{HeroIcon|Rem}} says Dynamo smells like banana bread.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Rem}}'s in-game [[Rem/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Dynamo): "He smells like banana bread."</ref> {{HeroIcon|Vyper}} says Dynamo smells like key lime pie.<ref name=":8" />

Two weeks later, the gala is hosted as Dynamo introduces Lady Geist to a few people he could get for the event. Lady Geist asks for some fresh air as none of the people inside are able to help her. While Lady Geist is outside talking to {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}}, who Dynamo likely would have invited to the gala, Dynamo is met by {{HeroIcon|Abrams}}. Abrams tells Dynamo that he's a friend of Lady Geist's, and asks him to give her his business card so she can get in contact with him. Dynamo finds Lady Geist outside and gives her the business card.

Dynamo does not appear again in ''The Binding of Oathkeeper''. Novel-specific conversations with Abrams has Dynamo tease him about moving into Lady Geist's apartment, joking about it being a "star-crossed romance".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Abrams|number=4}}</ref>

 

* Dynamo used to have a line about playing at {{HeroIcon|Wraith}}'s weekly poker games.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Dynamo}}'s removed [[Dynamo/Quotes#Enemies - Deadlock|voice line]] (killed Wraith): ''"Probably won't be invited to the poker game this week..."''</ref>  

 

There was also an unused concept for Dynamo depicting him as a pizza delivery driver.