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=== Lore ===
=== Lore ===
The denizens of the Deep know Fathom's true name.<ref name=":0">{{VoiceLineCite|Fathom|file=slork_select_05.mp3|transcription=The sailors called me Fathom, but the denizens of the Deep know me by my true name.}}</ref>
The denizens of the Deep know Fathom's true name.<ref name=":0">{{VoiceLineCite|Fathom|file=slork_select_05.mp3|transcription=The sailors called me Fathom, but the denizens of the Deep know me by my true name.}}</ref>
The [[Shopkeeper]] says Fathom "looks like a Slork".<ref name=":1">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Shopkeeper|file=Shopkeeper hotdog t4 slork 05.mp3|transcription=Anyone ever tell you you look like a slork?}}</ref>


== Character Interactions ==
== Character Interactions ==
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* Fathom was named '''Slork''' in [[Neon Prime|''Neon Prime'']].
* Fathom was named '''Slork''' in [[Neon Prime|''Neon Prime'']].
** "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" /> 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>
* Fathom's weapon used to be called '''Poison Sprayer'''.
* Fathom's weapon used to be called '''Poison Sprayer'''.
* Fathom is the only hero who has an idle animation in the hero selection screen.
* Fathom is the only hero who has an idle animation in the hero selection screen.