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No one will stop me from getting my body back!

As a Scientist, Professor Dynamo always had an inquisitive mind. So when a rift in space and time opened up in central park he was first on the scene to investigate – and while he expected such a majestic sight to be life changing, he was thinking more in a metaphorical way as opposed to having his body atomized and reduced to a tiny dying star.

But while his body is gone, his spirit and lust for knowledge lives on. A tenured professor at Columbia College, Dynamo looks to learn more about his condition while maintaining his class load, after all: he has future minds to inspire.

Overview

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Dynamo's wish and motivation in the ritual is to get his human body back.[1][2][3]

Biography

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Dynamo's youth as an undergraduate student involved a lot of fist fights.[4][5][6]

Dynamo lost his body 50 years before the ritual, during the first Maelstrom.[7][8] He married Marla 19 years later,[9] although they seemed to know each other when Dynamo was still human.[10]

Dynamo has not touched an Astral Gate since his body was transformed,[11] although he has done a lot of research into Astral Gates.[12] Dynamo had an exculsive interview with the New York Oracle about his thoughts on Astral Gates, the Eclipse, and life without a body.[13]

Dynamo is known amongst students to be a good teacher.[14][15][16] Dynamo looks out for his students' wellbeing and has papers to grade at the time of the ritual.[17][18] Outside of his work as a professor, Dynamo works at a soup kitchen during the Winter season.[19] He also built and designed his own gun, the "Vonnegun".[20]

Dynamo has "vast" connections in science and academia. In The Binding of Oathkeeper,   Lady Geist asks Dynamo to arrange a gala for the "brightest minds" to help with her failing ward.[21]

Personality

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Dynamo is inquisitive and optimistic. Most characters are apologetic when fighting Dynamo.[22]

Dynamo generally prefers working with people as opposed to lying to them, which is why he doesn't enjoy games like Poker.[23] Dynamo is apologetic when hurting people in the ritual,[24][25] and supposedly has a "temper" that he doesn't like to show.[26][27] However, Dynamo does get excited when he does well at killing people.[28][29]

As someone with an inquisitive mind, Dynamo is excited to see what happens when the Patrons get summoned.[30] While nervous,[31] Dynamo believes he needs to be firm and courageous enough to fight with his team.[32][33][34] In a Winter season voice line, Dynamo says he didn't sleep the night before the Maelstrom because he was "afraid of death".[35]

Dynamo doesn't like his condition as a dying star and believed it to be a curse.[36][37] That said, Dynamo considers his body to be "splendid, all things considered".[38]

Dynamo likes to go to the New York Library to think.[39] He hopes to visit South Ixia someday.[40]

Dynamo isn't a fan of the Occult Industrial Complex,[41] and appreciates the work of the Baxter Society.[42]

Appearance

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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   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[20] and made of metal, wood, glass and exposed wires, that shoots bolts of energy.

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The name of Dynamo's weapon, the Vonnegun, is an homage to American author Kurt Vonnegut. Ironically, Vonnegut was famously a pacifist and claimed that a virtuous scientist was one who refused to develop weapons.[43]

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.

Character Relationships

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Marla

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Marla is Dynamo's wife.[44] They have been married for 31 years.[9]

It's implied that Dynamo mainly wants to get his human body back for Marla's sake.[45][46] 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".[47]

Marla bakes Dynamo key lime pies, even though he can't eat them.[48] She made him a key lime pie to share with his team after he completes the ritual.[49]

Dynamo and Marla have visited the Paradox Museum together.[50]

During the winter season, Dynamo and Marla go carolling together.[51]

  Pocket and Maximilian Fairfax

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Dynamo is Pocket's godfather. He recognizes Pocket and says he would have helped them if he knew they were alive. Pocket didn't tell Dynamo that they survived because they weren't sure if they could trust him.[52][53]

Dynamo used to be friends with Maximilian Fairfax. Dynamo believes Fairfax has "warm nostalgia" for him and considers Fairfax a "complicated man" as opposed to a bad man.[54]

Sophia Arroyo

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  Ivy's sister, Sophia Arroyo, is studying at Columbia under Dynamo.[55]

Sophia speaks highly of Dynamo,[56][14] 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.[57] Dynamo doesn't know that Sophia works for   Wraith, although it's implied that he knows Sophia frequents Wraith's casino and warns Wraith not to take advantage of his students.[17]

Ivy worries her fighting Dynamo during the ritual would preconceive him against Sophia.[58] Dynamo reaffirms Ivy that Sophia's grades won't be affected by Ivy's actions in the ritual.[59]

  Kelvin

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Dynamo and Kelvin are friends. They last saw each other at the Black Château, before Kelvin disappeared.[60]

Dynamo is a fan of Kelvin's books.[61]

Dynamo sometimes refers to Kelvin as "Kevin".[62]

Character Interactions

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  • Dynamo's lust for knowledge leads him to ask questions about other characters, such as how   Seven survived his execution,[63] how   Paradox's time manipulation works,[64] what the Djinn are like,[65] what the contents of   Abrams' Tome and   Pocket's case could be,[66][67] what   Viscous is,[68] and if   Yamato's sword is an heirloom.[69]
  • Dynamo showcases courage by telling   Abrams,[33]   Shiv[70] and   Warden[34] that he'll stay close to them during the fight.
  • Dynamo defends his wife's honor from   Lash's insults.[71]
  • Dynamo asks   Infernus to help him pick a hat at a haberdashery.[72]
  • Dynamo relates to   Bebop due to them both having robotic bodies.[73]
  •   Haze tells Dynamo that OSIC agent Marlowe has an offer for Dynamo to join them. Dynamo declines, claiming to be happy in the "Private sector". Dynamo mistakes Marlowe for his wife, Marla.[74]
  •   McGinnis offers to upgrade Dynamo's body, although Dynamo declines as he intends to get his human body back after the ritual.[75]
  • While on the same team,   Drifter threatens to kill Marla if Dynamo fails the ritual.[76]
  •   Grey Talon respects Dynamo's courage for enduring his body being torn apart and wishes he had the same optimism Dynamo has.[77]
  •   Vindicta wants to speak to Dynamo if they fail the ritual, due to John Hathorne planning to give a speech at Columbia College.[78]
  •   Mirage asks Dynamo if he can give him and Nashala a tour of Columbia College.[79]
  •   Seven is a fan of Dynamo's research into Astral Gates and holds him in high regard.[80][81]
  •   Lady Geist and   Mina dislike Dynamo's jacket.[82][83]   Graves thinks the jacket is cool.[84]
  •   Celeste appreciates being on the same team as Dynamo, as she thinks they're both "well-adjusted people".[85] While on opposing teams, Celeste wishes she could help Dynamo get his body back.[86]
  •   Rem says Dynamo smells like banana bread.[87]   Vyper says Dynamo smells like key lime pie.[48]

The Binding of Oathkeeper

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Main article: The Binding of Oathkeeper

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

Note: The Binding of Oathkeeper is currently inaccessible to the main game, instead being something planned for release in the future. As such, everything in the current visual novel is prone to change, as it is still undergoing development.

Storylines A and B

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Chapter 2a - Dynamo's classroom

Dynamo plays an important role in chapters 2a and 3a.

Upon discovering that her ward containing Oathkeeper was failing,   Lady Geist needed to find someone who could tell her more about wards. Her grandson, Johann Geist Jr., got her in contact with Dynamo to ask him about wards.

Meeting with Dynamo at one of his classrooms, Lady Geist introduces herself. Dynamo initailly tries to make small talk with Lady Geist as she's a "kindred spirit" before she shuts him down. Lady Geist tells Dynamo that her ward is failing, and while Dynamo's knowledge of wards is "journeyman at best", Lady Geist notes that Dynamo's "connections with science and academia are vast". She asks him to gather the brightest minds he can find to attend a gala in two weeks to see if anyone could help her with her ward. Dynamo initially thinks it's impossible to get everyone in just two weeks, but Lady Geist offering a quarter-million dollars for each person in attendance changes his mind, promising to get Lady Geist a list of names soon.

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   McGinnis, who Dynamo likely would have invited to the gala, Dynamo is met by   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".[88]

Removed Lore

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Sumo (Neon Prime)

Dynamo originally had unused monologue lines that seemed be planned for something unrelated to the ritual. In these lines, Dynamo references himself and Maximilian Fairfax being in a group called "the squid boys". These lines have since been removed, but are available on Dynamo's quotes page.[89]

Removed character interactions

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  • Dynamo used to have a line about playing at   Wraith's weekly poker games.[90]

Neon Prime - Sumo

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Dynamo was named Sumo in Neon Prime, and later renamed to Jeong. He was renamed to Dynamo still during Neon Prime.

Dynamo was a "really good guy" and a kid.[91][92] He was also mentioned to be a line cook.[93][94]

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

References

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  1. ↑  Dynamo's in-game voice line (high killstreak): "No one will stop me from getting my body back!"
  2. ↑  Hidden King's in-game voice line (Dynamo start): "Your lust for knowledge changed your body. Are you strong enough to do what it takes to change it back?"
  3. ↑  Archmother's in-game voice line (Dynamo start): "Your wife seeks to embrace flesh, not steel. Don't fail her. Don't fail yourself. Complete the ritual."
  4. ↑  Dynamo's in-game voice line (generic melee kill): "This takes me back to undergrad."
  5. ↑  Dynamo's in-game voice line (successful parry): "You think I've never been in a fist fight before?"
  6. ↑ Dynamo And Abrams Conversation 1 -   "Mr. Abrams, if you think this is the first fight I've been in, you've never played pinochle in Bristol."
  7. ↑  Warden's backstory - "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."
  8. ↑  Dynamo's in-game voice line (lost match) - "It's okay, I've... I've grown used to this body. I can wait another fifty years."
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Dynamo And Kelvin Conversation 3 -   "Our anniversary's coming up." -   "Wonderful. How long?" -   "31 years."
  10. ↑  Hidden King's in-game voice line (Dynamo start) - "You long to feel Marla's hand once more, Professor. Then you must summon the Hidden King!"
  11. ↑ Dynamo And Grey Talon Conversation 1 -   "Have you been to Ixia, Professor?" -   "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."
  12. ↑ Dynamo And Seven Conversation 2 -   "I'm a fan of your work, Professor." -   "I am... flattered and horrified in equal measure." -   "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."
  13. ↑ Newscaster Headline 16: "Read our exclusive interview with Professor Dynamo to hear his thoughts on Astral Gates, the eclipse, and what it's like to live life without a body."
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 Dynamo And Ivy Conversation 1 -   "It's nice to meet you, Professor. Sophia speaks very highly of you."
  15. ↑ Dynamo And Apollo Conversation 2 -   "I've heard you're a good teacher."
  16. ↑  Graves's in-game voice line (killed Dynamo) - "I gotta say, Dynamo, a lot of your former students are big fans."
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Dynamo And Wraith Conversation 1
  18. ↑  Dynamo's in-game voice line (post-game ping) - "It was nice meeting you all, but I have papers to grade."
  19. ↑  Dynamo's in-game voice line (seasonal unselect) - "Can't help, I have a shift at the soup kitchen today."
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 Dynamo And McGinnis Conversation 3 -   "Neat gun!" -   "Thanks. I designed it myself."
  21. ↑ The Binding of Oathkeeper - Chapter 2a
  22. ↑  Dynamo's enemy interactions
  23. ↑ Dynamo And Wraith Conversation 2 -   "Not a poker guy?" -   "I prefer working with people, not lying to them."
  24. ↑  Dynamo's in-game voice line (generic kill) - "Apologies."
  25. ↑  Dynamo's in-game voice line (melee kill) - "It wasn't personal."
  26. ↑  Dynamo's in-game voice line (upgrade Kinetic Pulse) - "Marla always did warn me about my temper."
  27. ↑  Dynamo's in-game voice line (upgrade Kinetic Pulse) - "I don't like to show this side of me, but it would seem I have no choice."
  28. ↑  Dynamo's in-game voice line (killstreak) - "I am surprisingly good at killing people!"
  29. ↑  Dynamo's in-game voice line (killstreak) - "I think the class would be impressed! Or terrified... Probably terrified."
  30. ↑  Dynamo's in-game voice line (pre-game ping) - "Well I, for one, am terribly excited to see what happens next!"
  31. ↑  Dynamo's in-game voice line (pre-game ping) - "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."
  32. ↑  Dynamo's in-game voice line (upgrade Kinetic Pulse) - "They'll walk all over me if I let them, I need to be firm."
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 Dynamo And Abrams Conversation 2 -   "Stay close to me Professor, I'll keep you safe." -   "Detective, I was about to say the same thing to you."
  34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 Dynamo And Warden Conversation 2 -   "I appreciate the sentiment, Warden, but don't worry about me. I'll be beside you, not behind you."
  35. ↑  Dynamo's in-game voice line - "T'was the night before the Maelstrom, and all through the house, a Columbia professor got no sleep because he was afraid of death."
  36. ↑  Dynamo's in-game voice line (upgrade Rejuvenating Aurora) - "I thought my condition a curse... But I've learned how to use it to help people."
  37. ↑  Dynamo's in-game voice line (upgrade Quantum Entanglement) - "My... 'condition' has a few perks."
  38. ↑ Dynamo And McGinnis Conversation 1 -   "How's that body working out for ya?" -   "Splendid, all things considered."
  39. ↑ Dynamo And Mirage Conversation 3
  40. ↑ Dynamo And Grey Talon Conversation 1 -   "Have you been to Ixia, Professor?" -   "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."
  41. ↑  Dynamo's in-game voice line (killed McGinnis): "Never was a fan of the occult industrial complex..."
  42. ↑  Dynamo's in-game voice line (killed Shiv): "I admire what the Baxter Society does, but I can't let you stop me."
  43. ↑ Kurt Vonnegut and the Day Scientists Went on Strike on Mental Floss
  44. ↑  Dynamo's in-game voice line (close call) - "For a minute there, I thought Marla was going to be a widow!"
  45. ↑ Dynamo And Seven Conversation 1 -   "I don't understand you, Professor. You've been bestowed a great gift, and you're willing to throw it all away for nothing." -   "Easy words to say when you've never loved someone."
  46. ↑ Dynamo And Celeste Conversation 2 -   "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."
  47. ↑ Dynamo And Lash Conversation 3 -   "What's the first thing you're gonna do when The Lash gets your body back?" -   "I believe you mean the Patron. But to answer your question... give Marla a hug and not let go for about 3 months."
  48. ↑ 48.0 48.1 Dynamo And Vyper Conversation 3
  49. ↑  Dynamo's in-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."
  50. ↑ Dynamo And Paradox Conversation 2 -   "I took Marla to the last pop-up. Truly... wonderful things to behold." -   "I think you'll enjoy our next event. I'll make sure you get in." -   "I can't wait!"
  51. ↑  Shopkeeper's in-game voice line (buy T4 item during Winter Update): "It was great seeing you and Marla carolling last night, professor!"
  52. ↑ Dynamo And Pocket Conversation 3
  53. ↑  Pocket's in-game voice line (killed Dynamo): "I knew I couldn't count on you."
  54. ↑ Dynamo And Pocket Conversation 2
  55. ↑  Ivy's in-game voice line (killed Dynamo) - "I think I just beat up Sophie's professor."
  56. ↑  Ivy's in-game voice line (Clutch Dynamo heal): "Sophie was right, you are the best!"
  57. ↑ Ivy And Dynamo Conversation 2
  58. ↑  Ivy's in-game voice line (killed Dynamo) - "Please don't take that out on Sophie, professor!"
  59. ↑  Dynamo's in-game voice line (Killed Ivy): "I assure you, Ivy, your behavior will not impact my grading of Sophia Arroyo."
  60. ↑ Dynamo And Kelvin Conversation 1
  61. ↑  Dynamo's in-game voice line (killed Kelvin): "It's an awkward time to say this, Kelvin, but I love your book."
  62. ↑  Dynamo's in-game voice line (ping see Kelvin): "I see Kevin!"
  63. ↑ Dynamo And Seven Conversation 3 -   "I'm sure it's a touchy subject, but I simply must know how you stopped your soul from being obliterated!"
  64. ↑ Dynamo And Paradox Conversation 1 -   "So, how does time manipulation work?"
  65. ↑ Dynamo And Mirage Conversation 1 -   "I've wanted to speak to a Djinn for quite sometime. I imagine they are a fascinating people."
  66. ↑ Dynamo And Abrams Conversation 3 -   "I... don't suppose I could... take a look at that Tome, when all this is over?"
  67. ↑ Dynamo And Pocket Conversation 1 -   "After the ritual, I don't suppose I could... take a look at that case?"
  68. ↑ Dynamo And Viscous Conversation 1 -   "When the ritual is over, I'd love to pick your brain." -   "Please don't stab my face." -   "Oh, it's an expression. It means 'to ask questions'."
  69. ↑ Dynamo And Yamato Conversation 3 -   "Forgive my ignorance, Yamato... but is that sword a heirloom?"
  70. ↑ Dynamo And Shiv Conversation 3 -   "Stay close to me, Shiv. I'll do my best to keep you in the fight." -   "Professor, you couldn't keep me out of a fight."
  71. ↑ Dynamo And Lash Conversation 2
  72. ↑ Dynamo And Infernus Conversation 2 -   "I was thinking of buying a hat, and I would love it if you would join me at the haberdashery." -   "Professor, you don't gotta waste a favor on that. I got you."
  73. ↑ Dynamo And Bebop Conversation 1
  74. ↑ Dynamo And Haze Conversation 1
  75. ↑ Dynamo And McGinnis Conversation 1 -   "How's that body working out for ya? (...) Well, if you ever want an upgrade or something, you may call!" -   "I appreciate the offer, Miss McGinnis. But hopefully after today, your services won't be needed."
  76. ↑ Dynamo And Drifter Conversation 1
  77. ↑ Dynamo And Grey Talon Conversation 2
  78. ↑ Dynamo And Vindicta Conversation 3
  79. ↑ Dynamo And Mirage Conversation 2 -   "Professor, would you be willing to give Nashala and I a tour of Columbia?" -   "It would be my pleasure."
  80. ↑ Dynamo And Seven Conversation 2 -   "I'm a fan of your work, Professor." -   "I am... flattered and horrified in equal measure." -   "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."
  81. ↑  Seven's in-game voice line (killed Dynamo): "Professor Dynamo, it was a great honor."
  82. ↑ Dynamo And Lady Geist Conversation 1
  83. ↑  Mina's in-game voice line (pass Dynamo on zipline): "What a wretched jacket."
  84. ↑  Graves' in-game voice line (killed Dynamo): "If it makes you feel better, I think your jacket's cool."
  85. ↑ Dynamo And Celeste Conversation 3 -   "Judging by the looks of the other people helping out the patron, I'm glad I'm with you. (...) Us well-adjusted people need to stick together."
  86. ↑  Celeste's in-game voice line (killed Dynamo) - "I wish I could help you get your body back, Dynamo, but... I can't let you win."
  87. ↑  Rem's in-game voice line (killed Dynamo): "He smells like banana bread."
  88. ↑ Dynamo And Abrams Conversation 4
  89. ↑   Dynamo's removed monologue lines
  90. ↑   Dynamo's removed voice line (killed Wraith): "Probably won't be invited to the poker game this week..."
  91. ↑   Krill's removed voice line (killed by Dynamo): "[Sigh], I like that kid... I mean, we're gonna have to beat the hell out of him, but he really is good guy!"
  92. ↑   Chrono's removed voice line (killed by Dynamo): "Worst part is that I can't even be pissed. He's just so damn nice!"
  93. ↑   Krill's removed voice line (killed by Dynamo): "Alright. It doesn't matter how much we like his cooking, we need to send Dynamo a message!
  94. ↑   Chrono's removed voice line (killed by Dynamo): "How does a line cook get his hands on a black hole generator?"
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