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* Fathom was named '''Slork''' in [[Neon Prime|''Neon Prime'']]. | * Fathom was named '''Slork''' in [[Neon Prime|''Neon Prime'']]. | ||
** Slork was named after Dota 2's [https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Slark Slark], a hero who has abilities similar to Fathom's | |||
** "Slork" has been adopted as a nickname for Fathom by some players in the ''Deadlock'' community.<ref>2024-10-25 - Elle Gould for PC Gamer - [https://www.pcgamer.com/games/moba/deadlock-adds-six-new-heroes-only-available-for-veteran-players-but-none-of-that-matters-anymore-because-valve-has-renamed-slork/ Deadlock adds 6 new heroes only available for veteran players, but none of that matters anymore because Valve has renamed Slork]</ref><ref>2024-10-25 - theyungestboy on reddit.com/r/DeadlocktheGame - [https://www.reddit.com/r/DeadlockTheGame/comments/1gbtd5d/petition_to_change_fathom_back_to_slork/ Petition to change Fathom back to Slork]</ref> This is alluded to in-game in the voice line where Fathom mentions his "true name",<ref name=":0" /> as well as a [[Shopkeeper]] voice line.<ref name=":1" /> The dev [[Kaori]] has also acknowledged "Slork" on Discord,<ref>2025-03-27 - ZM (@zm) and [[Kaori]]; Deadlock Discord - ZM: ''"can you confirm the true name of a certain terrorizor of the Deep?"'' Kaori: ''"I have no fear of The Adversary for my terror belongs to Slork"''</ref><ref>2023-03-27 - [[Kaori]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"keep on Slorking"''</ref> and adopted a profile picture with the caption "Team Slork".<ref>[[:File:Kaori slork.png|Kaori's "Team Slork" picture]]</ref> | ** "Slork" has been adopted as a nickname for Fathom by some players in the ''Deadlock'' community.<ref>2024-10-25 - Elle Gould for PC Gamer - [https://www.pcgamer.com/games/moba/deadlock-adds-six-new-heroes-only-available-for-veteran-players-but-none-of-that-matters-anymore-because-valve-has-renamed-slork/ Deadlock adds 6 new heroes only available for veteran players, but none of that matters anymore because Valve has renamed Slork]</ref><ref>2024-10-25 - theyungestboy on reddit.com/r/DeadlocktheGame - [https://www.reddit.com/r/DeadlockTheGame/comments/1gbtd5d/petition_to_change_fathom_back_to_slork/ Petition to change Fathom back to Slork]</ref> This is alluded to in-game in the voice line where Fathom mentions his "true name",<ref name=":0" /> as well as a [[Shopkeeper]] voice line.<ref name=":1" /> The dev [[Kaori]] has also acknowledged "Slork" on Discord,<ref>2025-03-27 - ZM (@zm) and [[Kaori]]; Deadlock Discord - ZM: ''"can you confirm the true name of a certain terrorizor of the Deep?"'' Kaori: ''"I have no fear of The Adversary for my terror belongs to Slork"''</ref><ref>2023-03-27 - [[Kaori]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"keep on Slorking"''</ref> and adopted a profile picture with the caption "Team Slork".<ref>[[:File:Kaori slork.png|Kaori's "Team Slork" picture]]</ref> | ||
** {{PageRef|name=Paige}}, {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}} and {{PageRef|name=Celeste}} all have lines telling Fathom to "keep on Slorkin',"<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|file=Bookworm_ally_slork_pass_on_zipline_01.mp3|transcription=Keep on Slorkin'!}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|file=Doorman_ally_slork_pass_on_zipline_01.mp3|transcription=Keep Slorkin'.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Allies - Deadlock|voice line]] - ''"Hey, jelly dust! Keep on Slorkin'!"''</ref> but this may be a humorous placeholder by the developers. | ** {{PageRef|name=Paige}}, {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}} and {{PageRef|name=Celeste}} all have lines telling Fathom to "keep on Slorkin',"<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|file=Bookworm_ally_slork_pass_on_zipline_01.mp3|transcription=Keep on Slorkin'!}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|file=Doorman_ally_slork_pass_on_zipline_01.mp3|transcription=Keep Slorkin'.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Allies - Deadlock|voice line]] - ''"Hey, jelly dust! Keep on Slorkin'!"''</ref> but this may be a humorous placeholder by the developers. | ||
** {{HeroIcon|Rem}} has a line telling Fathom, "Slork. As long as people keep talking about you, you're not truly dead,"<ref name=":2" /> which may also be a humorous placeholder by the developers. | ** {{HeroIcon|Rem}} has a line telling Fathom, "Slork. As long as people keep talking about you, you're not truly dead,"<ref name=":2" /> which may also be a humorous placeholder by the developers. | ||
* Fathom's weapon used to be called '''Poison Sprayer'''. | * Fathom's weapon used to be called '''Poison Sprayer'''. | ||
* Fathom | * Fathom was the only hero who had an idle animation in the hero selection screen. | ||
* Fathom | * Fathom had a voice line mentioning [[wikipedia:Hudson_Bay|Hudson Bay]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Fathom|file=slork_select_07.mp3|transcription=The blood of man and god will flood Hudson Bay.}}</ref> However, judging from the context, it was likely intended to be the [[wikipedia:Hudson_River|Hudson River]]. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||