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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>  

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><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 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>

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>

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

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Dynamo built and designed his own gun, the "Vonnegun".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=McGinnis|number=3|hero_quote1=McGinnis|quote1=Neat gun!|hero_quote2=Dynamo|quote2=Thanks. I designed it myself.}}</ref>

Dynamo's connections in science and academia are described as "vast".<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#2a - Party Planning|Chapter 2a]] - {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}: ''"Yes, but your connections with science and academia are vast."''</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 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> Dynamo 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>

When casting 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>[[Dynamo/Quotes#Conversations|Dynamo and Kelvin conversation]]</ref>  

Marla bakes Dynamo key lime pies, even though he can't eat them.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Vyper|number=3}}</ref><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>  

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>  

During the 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 caroling 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>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Ivy|number=1|hero_quote1=Ivy|quote1=It's nice to meet you, Professor. Sophia speaks very highly of you.}}</ref> and Dynamo thinks she's a great student.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Ivy|hero2=Dynamo|number=2|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=She's a great student, but... Lately she's been falling asleep in class. She says she's been pulling long shifts at her job, and it's wearing her out.}}</ref>  

* 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>{{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>{{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>

Dynamo makes an appearance in Lady Geist's visual novel, ''[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]].''

(temp) - In ''[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]],'' one of the possible routes involves Dynamo gathering the "greatest minds" for {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s gala to help with her failing ward.<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#2a - Party Planning|Chapter 2a]]</ref> He seems to know [[Johann Geist (Jr.)|Johann Jr.]],<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#2a - Party Planning|Chapter 2a]] - {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}: ''"Hello, professor. I believe Johann told you to expect me."'' - {{PageRef|name=Dynamo}}: ''"Uh, he said his grandmother would like to have a chat, but you don't..."''</ref> he invites {{PageRef|name=McGinnis}} to the gala and he gives Lady Geist {{PageRef|name=Abrams}}' business card.<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#3a - The Gala|Chapter 3a]]</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.