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* Dynamo is voiced by [[wikipedia:John Patrick Lowrie|John Patrick Lowrie]],<ref name=":03">2024-11-29 - [https://x.com/johnpatricklowr/status/1862535570838495730 John Patrick Lowrie] on [https://x.com/ X] - ''"Glad to be the voice of Dynamo in the new Valve game Deadlock!"''</ref> who is known for voicework in other popular Valve titles (e.g. Sniper in ''Team Fortress 2,'' Pudge in ''Dota 2.)'' | * Dynamo is voiced by [[wikipedia:John Patrick Lowrie|John Patrick Lowrie]],<ref name=":03">2024-11-29 - [https://x.com/johnpatricklowr/status/1862535570838495730 John Patrick Lowrie] on [https://x.com/ X] - ''"Glad to be the voice of Dynamo in the new Valve game Deadlock!"''</ref> who is known for voicework in other popular Valve titles (e.g. Sniper in ''Team Fortress 2,'' Pudge in ''Dota 2.)'' | ||
** In ''[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]]'', Dynamo was voiced by [[wikipedia:Fred_Tatasciore|Fred Tatasciore]], as John wasn't available for recording. These voice lines have since been re-recorded with John.<ref>2025-02-25 - [[Kaori]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"Fred just was stepping in to record temp stuff when JPL was unable to record so it was always going to be replaced"''</ref> | ** In ''[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]]'', Dynamo was voiced by [[wikipedia:Fred_Tatasciore|Fred Tatasciore]], as John wasn't available for recording. These voice lines have since been re-recorded with John.<ref>2025-02-25 - [[Kaori]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"Fred just was stepping in to record temp stuff when JPL was unable to record so it was always going to be replaced"''</ref> | ||
** Some of Dynamo's voice lines were based on conversations between John and ''Deadlock'' writer [[Steve Jaros]] about quantum physics.<ref>{{YouTubeCite|video=OPl_x9yaIWc|title=TF2 Sniper Actor Answers Your Questions}}</ref> | |||
* The name of Dynamo's weapon, ''the Vonnegun,'' is a homage to American author [[wikipedia:Kurt_Vonnegut|Kurt Vonnegut]]. | * The name of Dynamo's weapon, ''the Vonnegun,'' is a homage to American author [[wikipedia:Kurt_Vonnegut|Kurt Vonnegut]]. | ||
* 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. | * 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. | ||
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Professor Dynamo is a Hero in Deadlock. He is a man of wit, using his brawns and abilities to provide support to his teammates by healing them, teleporting them with him which grants his allies (and himself) a boost to their firing rate, knocking opponents infront of him into the air or, when the time comes, unleashing a Singularity which damages and pulls in enemies.
Once just a mere professor for Columbia College, this would change when, letting his excitement get the best of him, he approached a rift in time which reduced his physical body to a small dying star. Although his body may be gone, his spirit and curiosity live on, with the situation only further fueling his desire for knowledge.
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See Dynamo/Lore for more story content.
“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.
Dynamo's wish and motivation in the ritual is to get his human body back.[3][4][5]
Dynamo lost his body 50 years before the ritual, during the first Maelstrom.[6][7] He has not touched an Astral Gate since his body was transformed,[8] although he has done a lot of research into Astral Gates.[9][10]
Dynamo is married to a woman named Marla.[11] They have been married for 31 years.[12] Marla bakes Dynamo key lime pies, even though he can't eat them.[13][14] 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."[15] Dynamo and Marla have visited to Paradox Museum.[16]
Dynamo designed his own gun.[17]
Dynamo's connections in science and academia are described as "vast."[18]
Dynamo's youth as an undergraduate student involved a lot of fist fights.[19][20][21]
Dynamo isn't a poker person, since he prefers working with people as opposed to lying to them.[22]
Dynamo likes to go to the New York Library to think.[23] He hopes to visit South Ixia someday.[8] Dynamo isn't a fan of the Occult Industrial Complex.[24] Dynamo appreciates the work of the Baxter Society.[25]
In a Winter season voice line, Dynamo says he didn't sleep the night before the Maelstrom because he was "afraid of death".[26]
Abrams,[28] 
Shiv[29] and 
Warden[30] that he'll stay close to them during the fight.
Lash.[31]
Kelvin are friends. They last saw each other at the Black Château, before Kelvin disappeared.[32] Dynamo is a fan of Kelvin's books.[33]
Wraith not to take advantage of his students who frequent her establishment.[35]
Pocket's godfather. He recognizes Pocket and says he would have helped them if he knew they were alive.[35]
Infernus to help him pick a hat at a haberdashery.[36]
Seven survived his execution,[37] how 
Paradox's time manipulation works,[38] what the Djinn are like,[39] what the contents of Abrams' Tome and Pocket's case could be,[40][41] what 
Viscous is,[42] and if 
Yamato's sword is a heirloom.[43]
Lady Geist's gala to help with her failing ward.[44] He seems to know Johann Jr.,[45] he invites 
McGinnis to the gala and he gives Lady Geist Abrams' business card.[46]
Ivy's sister, Sophia Arroyo, is studying at university under Dynamo.[47] Sophia speaks highly of Dynamo,[48][49] and Dynamo thinks she's a great student.[50] Ivy worries her fighting Dynamo during the ritual would preconceive him against Sophia.[51] Dynamo reaffirms Ivy that Sophia's grades won't be affected by Ivy's actions in the ritual.[52]
Haze tells Dynamo that OSIC agent Marlowe has an offer for Dynamo to join them. Dynamo mistakes Marlowe for his wife, Marla.[54] McGinnis offers to upgrade Dynamo's body.[55]
Drifter threatens to kill Marla if Dynamo fails the ritual.[56]
Grey Talon respects Dynamo's courage for enduring his body being torn apart and wishes he had the same optimism Dynamo has.[57]
Vindicta wants to speak to Dynamo if they fail the ritual, due to John Hathorne planning to give a speech at Columbia College.[58]
Mirage asks Dynamo if he can give him and Nashala a tour of Columbia College.[59]Seven is a fan of Dynamo's research into Astral Gates and holds him in high regard.[9][60]Lady Geist and 
Mina dislike Dynamo's jacket.[61][62]
Dynamo's in-game voice line (high killstreak): "No one will stop me from getting my body back!"
Amber Hand'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?"
Sapphire Flame'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."
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."
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."
"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."
"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."
Dynamo's in-game voice line (close call) - "For a minute there, I thought Marla was going to be a widow!"
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."
"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."
"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!"
"Neat gun!" - "Thanks. I designed it myself."
Lady Geist: "Yes, but your connections with science and academia are vast."
Dynamo's in-game voice line (generic melee kill): "This takes me back to undergrad."
Dynamo's in-game voice line (successful parry): "You think I've never been in a fist fight before?"
"Mr. Abrams, if you think this is the first fight I've been in, you've never played pinochle in Bristol."
"Not a poker guy?" - "I prefer working with people, not lying to them."
Dynamo's in-game voice line (killed McGinnis): "Never was a fan of the occult industrial complex..."
Dynamo's in-game voice line (killed Shiv): "I admire what the Baxter Society does, but I can't let you stop me."
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."
Dynamo's enemy interactions
"Stay close to me Professor, I'll keep you safe." - "Detective, I was about to say the same thing to you."
"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."
"I appreciate the sentiment, Warden, but don't worry about me. I'll be beside you, not behind you."
Dynamo's in-game voice line (killed Kelvin): "It's an awkward time to say this, Kelvin, but I love your book."
Dynamo's in-game voice line (ping see Kelvin): "I see Kevin!"
"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."
"I'm sure it's a touchy subject, but I simply must know how you stopped your soul from being obliterated!"
"So, how does time manipulation work?"
"I've wanted to speak to a Djinn for quite sometime. I imagine they are a fascinating people."
"I... don't suppose I could... take a look at that Tome, when all this is over?"
"After the ritual, I don't suppose I could... take a look at that case?"
"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"."
"Forgive my ignorance, Yamato... but is that sword a heirloom?"
Lady Geist: "Hello, professor. I believe Johann told you to expect me." - Dynamo: "Uh, he said his grandmother would like to have a chat, but you don't..."
Ivy's in-game voice line (killed Dynamo) - "I think I just beat up Sophie's professor."
Ivy's in-game voice line (Clutch Dynamo heal): "Sophie was right, you are the best!"
"It's nice to meet you, Professor. Sophia speaks very highly of you."
"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."
Ivy's in-game voice line (killed Dynamo) - "Please don't take that out on Sophie, professor!"
Dynamo's in-game voice line (Killed Ivy): "I assure you, Ivy, your behavior will not impact my grading of Sophia Arroyo."
"How's that body working out for ya? (...) Well, if you ever want an upgrade or something, you may call!"
"Professor, would you be willing to give Nashala and I a tour of Columbia?" - "It would be my pleasure."
Seven's in-game voice line (killed Dynamo): "Professor Dynamo, it was a great honor."
Mina's in-game voice line (pass Dynamo on zipline): "What a wretched jacket."
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