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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
Grey Talon's motivation in the [[ritual]] is to bring retribution to the [[Friends of Humanity]], an extremist neopolitical group whom he believes are behind the murder of his family.<ref name=":4">{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Killstreak|voice line]] (high killstreak): ''"The death I bring today is nothing compared to what lies in store for Hathorne!"''</ref><ref name=":2">[[Grey Talon/Quotes#Conversations|Grey Talon and Mo & Krill conversation 1]] - {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}: ''"You're the man making life hell for the Friends of Humanity, yes?"'' - {{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}: ''"I am." -'' {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}: ''"Thank you."''</ref><ref name=":5">{{PageRef|name=Archmother}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Grey Talon start): ''"Hathorne's disciples will answer for their crimes. Together, we will make them suffer in ways unimaginable!"''</ref>
Grey Talon's motivation in the ritual is to bring retribution to the [[Friends of Humanity]], an extremist neopolitical group who he believes are behind the murder of his family.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Killstreak|voice line]] (high killstreak): ''"The death I bring today is nothing compared to what lies in store for Hathorne!"''</ref><ref name=":2">[[Grey Talon/Quotes#Conversations|Grey Talon and Mo & Krill conversation 1]] - {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}: ''"You're the man making life hell for the Friends of Humanity, yes?"'' - {{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}: ''"I am." -'' {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}: ''"Thank you."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Archmother}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Grey Talon start): ''"Hathorne's disciples will answer for their crimes. Together, we will make them suffer in ways unimaginable!"''</ref>


=== Biography ===
=== Biography ===
Wesley Grey Talon was one of the founding members of the [[The Baxter Society|Baxter Society]], creating the organisation [[Timeline|5-8 years]] after the first [[Maelstrom]].<ref>{{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}}'s background: ''"Wesley Grey Talon spent close to 40 years hunting monsters that preyed on man before finally deciding to find a replacement and lay down his bow."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Shiv|hero2=Abrams|number=1|hero_quote1=Abrams|quote1=How long have you been with the Baxter Society?|hero_quote2=Shiv|quote2=Not long, a few years.}}</ref> His dedication to the society resulted in books being made about his life and earning him a reputation as a "legend".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Paige|number=2}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Other Characters|other character interactions]]</ref> His dedication to his work, however, meant he was often away from home, which meant he missed watching his son grow up.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt - Hero Specific|voice line]] (taunt Grey Talon): ''"How many moments of their lives did you miss because you were too busy? Because you were traveling for work, because your calling was important and your family would be there when you return?"''</ref> Refusing to make the same mistake for his grandkids, Grey Talon retired after roughly 40 years of service.<ref name=":6">{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s background</ref> When he retired, Grey Talon was said to have more confirmed kills than anyone else in the Baxter Society.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Wraith|number=2}}</ref>
Grey Talon was one of the founding members of the Baxter Society, creating the organisation [[Timeline|5-8 years]] after the first [[Maelstrom]].<ref>{{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}}'s background: ''"Wesley Grey Talon spent close to 40 years hunting monsters that preyed on man before finally deciding to find a replacement and lay down his bow."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Shiv|hero2=Abrams|number=1|hero_quote1=Abrams|quote1=How long have you been with the Baxter Society?|hero_quote2=Shiv|quote2=Not long, a few years.}}</ref>


For a few years, Grey Talon got to enjoy the retired life with his family. This would change when Grey Talon got a call that his son, daughter-in-law, and grandkids were all found dead in a house fire. Knowing that his daughter-in-law was an [[Ixian]] who could control fire, Grey Talon knew that the deaths of his family were staged, and that somebody was behind it.<ref name=":6" /> While he does not know for sure, Grey Talon believes that [[John Hathorne]], the leader of the Friends of Humanity, was behind the staged murder.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":5" /> Vowing revenge, Grey Talon has left retirement to pursue bloody retribution.<ref name=":2" /> Grey Talon hopes that, once he exacts his revenge, he'll be able to find peace.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Post-Game|voice line]] (post-game ping): ''"Maybe now I can find peace."''</ref><ref name=":7">{{PageRef|name=Archmother}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Grey Talon start): ''"The law can never provide justice, but the Mother can. Complete the ritual, Talon, and know peace."''</ref>
Grey Talon, while retired, is still heavily respected by the [[The Baxter Society|Baxter Society]].<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Viscous|number=2}}</ref> His dedication to the society resulted in books being made about his life and earning him a reputation as a "legend".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Paige|number=2}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Other Characters|other character interactions]]</ref> His dedication to his work, however, meant he was often away from home, which meant he missed watching his son grow up.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt - Hero Specific|voice line]] (taunt Grey Talon): ''"How many moments of their lives did you miss because you were too busy? Because you were traveling for work, because your calling was important and your family would be there when you return?"''</ref> Refusing to make the same mistake for his grandkids, Grey Talon retired after roughly 40 years of service.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s background: ''"Grey Talon's duties had meant that he never spent much time with his wife and kid, and now that his son had started a family of his own he realized that this was his last chance to reconnect with the people he loved."''</ref> When he retired, Grey Talon was said to have more confirmed kills than anyone else in the Baxter Society.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Wraith|number=2}}</ref>


It's implied Grey Talon's family died less than a year before the [[ritual]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Shopkeeper|voice line]] (seasonal Grey Talon buys T4 item): ''"I'm sure the holidays are tough for you this year, Talon. I'm sorry."''</ref> In that time, Grey Talon has been working with {{HeroIcon|Vindicta}} to murder members of the Friends of Humanity.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Bebop|hero2=Vindicta|number=2}}</ref> There was a Friends of Humanity rally in Boston, where the security team for the event were found dead with arrows stuck in them.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Apollo|number=3}}</ref> Despite being famous himself, Grey Talon's revenge quest doesn't seem to be public knowledge. There are rumors about his actions, which are scaring a "lot" of people.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Bebop|number=2|hero_quote1=Bebop|quote1=I've heard rumours about you.|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=That so?|hero_quote3=Bebop|quote3=Yeah. Seems like a lot of people are scared of you.}}</ref> Grey Talon doesn't care that his actions may sully the name of the Baxter Society.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Kelvin|number=3}}</ref>
Grey Talon's spirit owl is named Rohan.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Grey Talon|quotes=Grey Talon/Quotes#Abilities|context=(ping Guided Owl ready)|transcription=Rohan is ready to hunt!}}</ref> His son was named Nathan.<ref name=":0">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Haze|number=1|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=Been a while, Wesley. (...) I'm sorry about Nathan.|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=Thank you. We... We got your card.}}</ref> It's implied that Grey Talon's wife is still alive and wouldn't approve of his quest for revenge.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=The Doorman|number=1|hero_quote1=The Doorman|quote1=I'm excited to get a front-row seat to you throwing your life away for revenge.|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=It's not throwing it away if they die.|hero_quote3=The Doorman|quote3=I'm sure your wife will see it the same way.}}</ref>
 
Grey Talon, while retired, is still heavily respected by the Baxter Society.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Viscous|number=2}}</ref> Some characters ask if Grey Talon is fighting on behalf of the Baxter Society in the ritual.<ref name=":8">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Shiv|number=2}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Paradox|number=1|hero_quote1=Paradox|quote1=The Baxter Society pulling you out of retirement?|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=This has nothing to do with the society.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Haze|number=3|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=So you're back with the Baxter Society?|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=No.}}</ref>
 
Grey Talon's {{AbilityIcon|Guided Owl}} is named Rohan.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Grey Talon|quotes=Grey Talon/Quotes#Abilities|context=(ping Guided Owl ready)|transcription=Rohan is ready to hunt!}}</ref> His son was named Nathan.<ref name=":0">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Haze|number=1|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=Been a while, Wesley. (...) I'm sorry about Nathan.|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=Thank you. We... We got your card.}}</ref> Grey Talon's wife is still alive, and it's implied that she wouldn't approve of his quest for revenge.<ref name=":9">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=The Doorman|number=1}}</ref><ref name=":15" />


=== Personality ===
=== Personality ===
Grey Talon is a good man consumed by rage and despair. He isn't a talkative person<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Pocket|number=2|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=You're not a talker, are you?|hero_quote2=Pocket|quote2=Not really.|hero_quote3=Grey Talon|quote3=Great.}}</ref><ref name=":10" /> and especially dislikes it when people try to guilt him for his actions.<ref name=":9" /><ref name=":11" /> The life of a monster hunter, one with a high casualty rate, has hardened Grey Talon into a wise and stoic hunter.<ref name=":16">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Lash|number=2}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Grey Talon start): ''"Your heart is burdened by the horrors you've seen. Summon the Hidden King, and he will help you find peace."''</ref> He mentions that only some missions in the Baxter Society had "happy endings".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Bebop|number=3|hero_quote1=Bebop|quote1=Whew, I bet you have a lot of stories.|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=I do. Some of them even have happy endings.}}</ref> Despite this, Grey Talon misses the life of a hunter, and enjoys being able to hunt again in the [[ritual]].<ref>{{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Charged Shot|voice line]] (upgrade Charged Shot): ''"I've missed being on the hunt."''</ref><ref>{{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Charged Shot|voice line]] (upgrade Charged Shot): ''"Ahh, the thrill of the hunt!"''</ref>
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Grey Talon is still mourning the death of his family.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Unselect|voice line]] (unselect): ''"I... still need time to mourn."''</ref> Deep down, Grey Talon wishes he wasn't consumed by rage,<ref name=":12" /> but feels a personal responsibility to exact revenge so he doesn't feel like he failed his family.<ref name=":13">{{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Emotional|voice line]] (sad): ''"Forgive me, my son..."''</ref><ref>{{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Charged Shot|voice line]] (Upgrade Charged Shot): ''"I won't let my family down."''</ref> Grey Talon has also lost faith in justice,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Pocket|number=1|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=Someone hurt my family.|hero_quote2=Pocket|quote2=So what, you're looking for justice?|hero_quote3=Grey Talon|quote3=No... Justice is for children who don't know how the world works.}}</ref><ref name=":7" /> and considers his life "hollow".<ref name=":3">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Warden|hero2=Grey Talon|number=2|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=Warden... We're the ones with hollow lives.}}</ref>
Grey Talon considers his life "hollow".<ref name=":3">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Warden|hero2=Grey Talon|number=2|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=Warden... We're the ones with hollow lives.}}</ref>


Grey Talon is not a cruel man, as he often regrets fighting noble/kind-hearted characters like {{HeroIcon|Dynamo}} and {{HeroIcon|Ivy}}.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Dynamo): ''"Your wife needs you alive, Dynamo. Stop this madness!"''</ref><ref>{{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Ivy): ''"You have a good heart, Ivy... But good hearts don't win wars."''</ref><ref>{{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Pocket): ''"How many lives must I take for this madness to end?"''</ref> Most enemies respect Grey Talon and dislike fighting him.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Other Characters|other character interactions]]</ref>
Most characters respect Grey Talon and dislike fighting him.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Other Characters|other character interactions]]</ref>


=== Appearance ===
=== Information ===
Grey Talon's current model is inherited from his design in ''[[Neon Prime]].'' He's a short, senior but strong [[wikipedia:Native_Americans_in_the_United_States|Native American]] man. He has brown skin, black eyes, and long white hair split into two braids. His right arm is a greenish-blue metal prosthetic. He wears a white shirt, an orange sweater with a diagonal cut on the right side, dark green pants with a brown cover on the left side, black shoes with brown soles, and two metallic earrings. He carries futuristic pouches on his belt. His weapon is a modern bow with a stabiliser and magazine-loaded arrows, seemingly based on a Fenris Magazine Bow or [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sy_bJQaD3Uc "Instant Legolas"]. His {{AbilityIcon|Spirit Snare}} is shaped like a [[wikipedia:Dreamcatcher|dreamcatcher]].
Grey Talon has visited [[Ixia|South Ixia]] and said it was "beautiful".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Dynamo|number=3|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.|hero_quote3=Grey Talon|quote3=It is.}}</ref>
 
Rohan is a glowing green owl.


Grey Talon was handsome in his younger years.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lady Geist|file=Ghost kill orion 01.mp3|context=(killed Talon)|transcription=I remember when he was handsome.}}</ref>
Grey Talon was handsome in his younger years.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lady Geist|file=Ghost kill orion 01.mp3|context=(killed Talon)|transcription=I remember when he was handsome.}}</ref>


=== Information ===
It's currently unknown which Native American tribe Grey Talon belongs to. Owls are commonly seen as a symbol of death in Native American folklore.<ref>[[wikipedia:Owl#Native_American_cultures|Owl]] on Wikipedia</ref>
Grey Talon has visited [[Ixia|South Ixia]] and said it was "beautiful".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Dynamo|number=3|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.|hero_quote3=Grey Talon|quote3=It is.}}</ref>
== Character Relationships ==
== Character Relationships ==


=== Grey Talon's family ===
=== {{HeroIcon|Vindicta}} ===
Grey Talon loved his son, daughter-in-law and grandkids.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Holliday|number=3|hero_quote1=Holliday|quote1=I know that look in your eyes. Who did they take from you?|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=My son. My daughter-in-law. My... grandkids.}}</ref><ref name=":14" />
Grey Talon and Vindicta have hunted the Friends of Humanity together and regard each other as friends.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|Grey Talon|file=orion_kill_hornet_02.mp3|context=(killed Vindicta)|transcription=I thought we wanted the same thing, Vindicta!}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|Grey Talon|file=orion_kill_hornet_04.mp3|context=(killed Vindicta)|transcription=I thought she was my friend.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Vindicta}}'s in-game [[Vindicta/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Grey Talon): ''"I prayed it wouldn't come to this..."''</ref>  


Grey Talon's wife is still alive. Their relationship seems to be strained due to the deaths of their family and Grey Talon "throwing his life away" for revenge.<ref name=":9" /><ref name=":15">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Dynamo|number=3|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=Maybe when this is over, we could take the wives on a couples' trip.|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=I don't think so. But thank you for the offer.}}</ref>
Vindicta calls Grey Talon by his first name and believes that, if her father was like Grey Talon, she would never have died during the [[wikipedia:Salem_witch_trials|Salem Witch Trials]].<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Vindicta|number=3|hero_quote1=Vindicta|quote1=Wesley, I just... I just wanted you to know that if I had a father like you, I don't think I would have died.|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=You deserved better. I'm sorry.|hero_quote3=Vindicta|quote3=It's okay... I got to meet you.}}</ref>
 
Grey Talon views losing the ritual as failing his son.<ref name=":13" />


=== {{HeroIcon|Shiv}} ===
=== {{HeroIcon|Shiv}} ===
Grey Talon chose Shiv to act as his replacement in the [[The Baxter Society|Baxter Society]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (unkillable allied Shiv): ''"There goes my protégé."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (unkillable allied Shiv): ''"I see I chose well."''</ref>  
Grey Talon chose Shiv to act as his replacement in the [[The Baxter Society|Baxter Society]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (unkillable allied Shiv): ''"There goes my protégé."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (unkillable allied Shiv): ''"I see I chose well."''</ref>  


Grey Talon has high hopes for Shiv, despite his criminal past, and holds him in high regard, placing Shiv in the top 8 of people he'd want fighting alongside him.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Shiv|number=1}}</ref><ref name=":8" />  
Grey Talon has high hopes for Shiv, despite his criminal past, and holds him in high regard, placing Shiv in the top 8 of people he'd want fighting alongside him.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Shiv|number=1}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Shiv|number=2}}</ref>  


One of Shiv's goals in the ritual is to prove his worth to Grey Talon.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shiv}}'s in-game [[Shiv/Quotes#Pre-Game|voice line]] (Pre-Game Ping): ''"I'll prove to the old man that I'm worthy."''</ref>
One of Shiv's goals in the ritual is to prove his worth to Grey Talon.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shiv}}'s in-game [[Shiv/Quotes#Pre-Game|voice line]] (Pre-Game Ping): ''"I'll prove to the old man that I'm worthy."''</ref>


{{HeroIcon|Silver}} can't believe Grey Talon stood up for Shiv.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Silver|number=3}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Venator}} warns Grey Talon that, if Shiv slips up, he won't be able to protect Shiv from the [[Venator|Swords of Saint Benedict]].<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Venator|number=3}}</ref>
{{HeroIcon|Silver}} can't believe Grey Talon stood up for Shiv.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Silver|number=3}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Venator}} warns Grey Talon that, if Shiv slips up, he won't be able to protect Shiv from the [[Venator|Swords of Saint Benedict]].<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Venator|number=3}}</ref>
=== {{HeroIcon|Vindicta}} ===
Grey Talon and Vindicta have hunted the Friends of Humanity together and regard each other as friends.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|Grey Talon|file=orion_kill_hornet_02.mp3|context=(killed Vindicta)|transcription=I thought we wanted the same thing, Vindicta!}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|Grey Talon|file=orion_kill_hornet_04.mp3|context=(killed Vindicta)|transcription=I thought she was my friend.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Vindicta}}'s in-game [[Vindicta/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Grey Talon): ''"I prayed it wouldn't come to this..."''</ref>
Vindicta calls Grey Talon by his first name and believes that, if her father was like Grey Talon, she would never have died during the [[wikipedia:Salem_witch_trials|Salem Witch Trials]].<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Vindicta|number=3|hero_quote1=Vindicta|quote1=Wesley, I just... I just wanted you to know that if I had a father like you, I don't think I would have died.|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=You deserved better. I'm sorry.|hero_quote3=Vindicta|quote3=It's okay... I got to meet you.}}</ref>


=== {{HeroIcon|Drifter}} ===
=== {{HeroIcon|Drifter}} ===
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Haze and Grey Talon know each other. She refers to him by his first name and sent a card when his son Nathan died.  
Haze and Grey Talon know each other. She refers to him by his first name and sent a card when his son Nathan died.  


They haven't seen each other for "a while".<ref name=":02">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Haze|number=1|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=Been a while, Wesley. (...) I'm sorry about Nathan.|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=Thank you. We... We got your card.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Grey Talon|number=2|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=Not the best circumstances for a reunion.|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=Let's be honest, Haze... This was the only circumstance we'd have a reunion.}}</ref>
They haven't seen each other for "a while".<ref name=":02">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Haze|number=1|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=Been a while, Wesley. (...) I'm sorry about Nathan.|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=Thank you. We... We got your card.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Grey Talon|number=2|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=Not the best circunstances for a reunion.|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=Let's be honest, Haze... This was the only circumstance we'd have a reunion.}}</ref>


=== {{HeroIcon|Warden}} ===
=== {{HeroIcon|Warden}} ===
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== Character Interactions ==
== Character Interactions ==


* Grey Talon respects {{HeroIcon|Dynamo}}'s courage for enduring his body being torn apart and wishes he had the same optimism Dynamo has.<ref name=":12">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Grey Talon|number=2}}</ref>
* Grey Talon respects {{PageRef|name=Dynamo}}'s courage for enduring his body being torn apart and wishes he had the same optimism Dynamo has.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Dynamo|hero2=Grey Talon|number=2}}</ref>
* Grey Talon holds [[Ixia|Ixians]] in high regards, and hates fighting {{HeroIcon|Infernus}} as he doesn't want to spill more Ixian blood.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"I didn't want to spill more Ixian blood!"''</ref><ref>{{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"I wish there was another way."''</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Abrams}} and {{PageRef|name=Paige}} remind Grey Talon of his daughter-in-law.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Abrams|number=2|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=You remind me of my stepdaughter.|hero_quote2=Abrams|quote2=Son married an Ixian?|hero_quote3=Grey Talon|quote3=Yeah.}}</ref><ref>[[Grey Talon/Quotes#Conversations|Grey Talon & Paige Conversation 1]] - {{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}: ''"You remind me of my daughter-in-law."''</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Abrams}} and {{HeroIcon|Paige}} remind Grey Talon of his daughter-in-law.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Abrams|number=2|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=You remind me of my stepdaughter.|hero_quote2=Abrams|quote2=Son married an Ixian?|hero_quote3=Grey Talon|quote3=Yeah.}}</ref><ref name=":14">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Paige|number=1|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=You remind me of my daughter-in-law.|hero_quote2=Paige|quote2=H-Hopefully you like her!|hero_quote3=Grey Talon|quote3=I did. Very much so...}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Kelvin}} is sorry for Grey Talon, but insists to him that his rage won't bring his family back.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Kelvin|number=1|hero_quote1=Kelvin|quote1=All that rage won't bring your family back.|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=You don't know me. You don't know my family, and I'm willing to bet you don't know what real loss feels like. So kindly keep your dime store platitudes to yourself.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Kelvin}}'s in-game [[Kelvin/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Grey Talon): ''"I'm sorry for your loss, Talon, but... This isn't going to solve anything."''</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Venator}} warns Grey Talon that he's "staring into the abyss".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Venator|number=1|hero_quote1=Venator|quote1=You're staring into the abyss, Wesley. We both know where that leads.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill}} like Grey Talon for his war against the Friends of Humanity.<ref name=":22">[[Grey Talon/Quotes#Conversations|Grey Talon and Mo & Krill conversation 1]] - {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}: ''"You're the man making life hell for the Friends of Humanity, yes?"'' - {{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}: ''"I am." -'' {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}: ''"Thank you."''</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Kelvin}} is sorry for Grey Talon, but insists to him that his rage won't bring his family back.<ref name=":11">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Kelvin|number=1|hero_quote1=Kelvin|quote1=All that rage won't bring your family back.|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=You don't know me. You don't know my family, and I'm willing to bet you don't know what real loss feels like. So kindly keep your dime store platitudes to yourself.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Kelvin}}'s in-game [[Kelvin/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Grey Talon): ''"I'm sorry for your loss, Talon, but... This isn't going to solve anything."''</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Holliday}} likes Grey Talon due to their shared goal of revenge.<ref name=":1">[[Grey Talon/Quotes#Conversations|Grey Talon conversations]]</ref> {{HeroIcon|Calico}} compares Holliday's introverted personality to Grey Talon's.<ref>[[Calico/Quotes#Conversations|Calico and Holliday conversation]]</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Mo & Krill}} like Grey Talon for his war against the Friends of Humanity.<ref name=":2" />
* {{HeroIcon|Holliday}} likes Grey Talon due to their shared goal of revenge.<ref name=":1">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Holliday}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Calico}} compares Holliday's introverted personality to Grey Talon's.<ref name=":10">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Calico|hero2=Holliday|number=3|hero_quote1=Calico|quote1=You're not much of a talker, are you?|hero_quote2=Holliday|quote2=No.|hero_quote3=Calico|quote3=God, you and Wesley would get along famously.}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Yamato}} respects Grey Talon for his age and skill.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|file=Yamato kill orion 02.mp3|context=(translated)|transcription=An admirable warrior, despite being an enemy.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|file=Yamato kill orion 03.mp3|context=(translated)|transcription=Unbelievable strength for an old man.}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Yamato}} respects Grey Talon for his age and skill.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|file=Yamato kill orion 02.mp3|context=(translated)|transcription=An admirable warrior, despite being an enemy.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Yamato|file=Yamato kill orion 03.mp3|context=(translated)|transcription=Unbelievable strength for an old man.}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Viscous}} shows concern for Grey Talon's sadness and offers The Cube to him to try and cheer him up.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Viscous|number=1|hero_quote1=Viscous|quote1=You look sad.|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=I am.|hero_quote3=Viscous|quote3=Do you want to spend time in the cube? It's where I go when I'm sad. Or injured. Or just want to be in the cube.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Viscous}} shows concern for Grey Talon's sadness and offers The Cube to him to try and cheer him up.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Viscous|number=1|hero_quote1=Viscous|quote1=You look sad.|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=I am.|hero_quote3=Viscous|quote3=Do you want to spend time in the cube? It's where I go when I'm sad. Or injured. Or just want to be in the cube.}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Rem}} refers to Grey Talon as "grandpa" and wants to play with him.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Rem}}'s in-game [[Rem/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Grey Talon): ''"Play with me, Grandpa!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Rem}}'s unusued [[Rem/Quotes#Naptime Taunt|voice line]] (Naptime w/ Grey Talon): ''"This'll make you feel better, grandpa."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Rem}} refers to Grey Talon as "grandpa" and wants to play with him.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Rem}}'s in-game [[Rem/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Grey Talon): ''"Play with me, Grandpa!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Rem}}'s unusued [[Rem/Quotes#Naptime Taunt|voice line]] (Naptime w/ Grey Talon): ''"This'll make you feel better, grandpa."''</ref>
* When killing {{HeroIcon|Calico}}, {{HeroIcon|Venator}} mentions that it was "for Grey Talon".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Calico): ''"That was for Grey Talon."''</ref>
* When killing {{HeroIcon|Calico}}, {{HeroIcon|Venator}} mentions that it was "for Grey Talon".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Calico): ''"That was for Grey Talon."''</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|The Doorman}} appears to dislike Grey Talon to the point of dropping his façade to mock him while on the same team.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=The Doorman|number=1}}</ref> While trapped in the [[Baroness Hotel|Baroness]], the Doorman taunts Grey Talon by saying that before his retirement, he prioritized his work in the Baxter Society over his family and "robbed them of a father".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|quotes=The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt - Hero Specific|transcription=How many moments of their lives did you miss because you were too busy? Because you were traveling for work, because your calling was important and your family would be there when you return.}}</ref>
* While trapped in the [[Baroness Hotel|Baroness]], {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}} taunts Grey Talon by saying that before his retirement, he prioritized his work in the Baxter Society over his family and "robbed them of a father".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|quotes=The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt - Hero Specific|transcription=How many moments of their lives did you miss because you were too busy? Because you were traveling for work, because your calling was important and your family would be there when you return.}}</ref>
* Grey Talon agrees with {{HeroIcon|Lash}} that Lash is skilled enough to join the Baxter Society, but warns him of their high mortality rate.<ref name=":16" />
* {{PageRef|name=Billy}},<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Billy|number=1|hero_quote1=Billy|quote1=They got a group of trained killers, and we got a guy with a busted hip and one foot in the grave! This is fair!}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Calico}}<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=Nano ally orion far shot 02.mp3|transcription=I see that arthritis hasn't kicked in yet.}}</ref>, {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Grey Talon): ''"I was hoping cholesterol would have done the work for me, but oh well."''</ref>, {{PageRef|name=Mina}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (GT Charged Shot snipe): ''"Looks like someone took their arthritis medication."''</ref>, {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}},<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=McGinnis|number=2|hero_quote1=McGinnis|quote1=If you start smelling burnt toast, let me know.|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=Excuse me?|hero_quote3=McGInnis|quote3=In case you have a stroke.}}</ref> {{PageRef|name=Silver}},<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Silver|number=1|hero_quote1=Silver|quote1=Hey Talon, think you can kill some of them before you have a heart attack?}}</ref> {{PageRef|name=Viscous}}<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Viscous|number=3|hero_quote1=Viscous|quote1=At your fragile age, I think you'll find the cube to be quite helpful.}}</ref> and {{HeroIcon|Vyper}}<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Vyper|number=1|hero_quote1=Vyper|quote1=I'm not trained in CPR, by the way.|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=What?|hero_quote3=Vyper|quote3=Like, if you have a heart attack, you're gonna die, probably? 'Cause, I ain't helping ya!}}</ref> comment on Grey Talon's health, due to his age.
* {{HeroIcon|Billy}},<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Billy|number=1|hero_quote1=Billy|quote1=They got a group of trained killers, and we got a guy with a busted hip and one foot in the grave! This is fair!}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Calico}},<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=Nano ally orion far shot 02.mp3|transcription=I see that arthritis hasn't kicked in yet.}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Grey Talon): ''"I was hoping cholesterol would have done the work for me, but oh well."''</ref>, {{HeroIcon|Mina}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (GT Charged Shot snipe): ''"Looks like someone took their arthritis medication."''</ref>, {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}},<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=McGinnis|number=2|hero_quote1=McGinnis|quote1=If you start smelling burnt toast, let me know.|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=Excuse me?|hero_quote3=McGInnis|quote3=In case you have a stroke.}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Silver}},<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Silver|number=1|hero_quote1=Silver|quote1=Hey Talon, think you can kill some of them before you have a heart attack?}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Viscous}}<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Viscous|number=3|hero_quote1=Viscous|quote1=At your fragile age, I think you'll find the cube to be quite helpful.}}</ref> and {{HeroIcon|Vyper}}<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Vyper|number=1|hero_quote1=Vyper|quote1=I'm not trained in CPR, by the way.|hero_quote2=Grey Talon|quote2=What?|hero_quote3=Vyper|quote3=Like, if you have a heart attack, you're gonna die, probably? 'Cause, I ain't helping ya!}}</ref> comment on Grey Talon's health, due to his age.


== Removed Lore ==
== Removed Lore ==


=== Neon Prime - Orion ===
=== Neon Prime - Orion ===
Grey Talon's current model is inherited from his design in ''[[Neon Prime]],'' in which he was called '''Orion'''.  
Grey Talon's current model is inherited from his design in ''[[Neon Prime]],'' in which he was called '''Orion'''.
 
Based on datamined textures, Orion had a long beard and wore a visor. He had a 4-legged alien pet that was reused for {{HeroIcon|Trapper}}'s model.
 
Orion's bow was called '''Koschei''', presumed a reference to the [[wikipedia:Koshchei|character of the same name]] in Russian mythology.
 
Orion's character was similar to Grey Talon's: a retired hunter.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Mo & Krill}}'s removed [[Mo & Krill/Quotes#Neon Prime - Enemies|voice line]] (killed Orion): ''"I liked Orion better when he was retired..."''</ref> Orion also wanted to live "one last adventure" and was trying to save his family.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Sapphire Flame}}'s removed [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Old Patrons|voice line]] (Orion start): ''"You've lived quite the life, Orion, but you still have time for one last adventure. Complete the ritual and transform from a man into a legend."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Sapphire Flame}}'s removed [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Old Patrons|voice line]] (Orion start): ''"Your family is in peril, Orion, but you can save them. Summon me."''</ref>


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