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== Background ==
== Backstory ==


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=== Lore ===
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>
Grey Talon is known to be dangerous, having the most confirmed kills out of everyone in the [[The Baxter Society|Baxter Society]].<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Wraith|number=2}}</ref> Grey Talon's talents and commitment to the society earned him a reputation as a "legend".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Paige|number=2}}</ref> Even though Grey Talon is retired, the Baxter Society still heavily respects him.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Viscous|number=2|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=[Sigh]... Bring (The Baxter Society) my bow. They'll listen to what you have to say.}}</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 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>
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>
== Character interactions ==
* Most characters respect Grey Talon and dislike fighting him.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Other Characters|other character interactions]]</ref>
* Grey Talon and {{HeroIcon|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>
* Grey Talon chose {{PageRef|name=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>{{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>
** {{PageRef|name=Silver}} can't believe Grey Talon stood up for Shiv.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Silver|number=3}}</ref> {{PageRef|name=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>
* Grey Talon and {{PageRef|name=Drifter}} have a long history with each other. Drifter refers to Grey Talon by his first name.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Bloodscent - Hero Specific|voice line]] (Bloodscent Hunting): ''"Wesley? It's time we finish this."''</ref> While Grey Talon despises Drifter,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Drifter): ''"I wasn't expecting to see the Drifter here, but I'm glad he showed up to get what's coming to him!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Drifter): ''"Finally..."''</ref> Drifter holds Talon in high regards.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Grey Talon): ''"The fun had to end sometime, didn't it?"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Drifter}}'s in-game [[Drifter/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Grey Talon): ''"You had a good run, Talon."''</ref> Grey Talon suspects Drifter could have killed his family, although Drifter affirms that if he did murder them, he would have made Grey Talon watch.<ref>[[Grey Talon/Quotes#Conversations|Grey Talon & Drifter Conversation 1]] - {{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}: ''"Did you do it?"  -'' {{PageRef|name=Drifter}}: ''"Wesley... If I was gonna murder your grandkids, we both know I would've tied you down and made you watch."''</ref> There was a particularly brutal interaction between the two in Oklahoma.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Grey Talon|number=2|hero_quote1=Drifter|quote1=The Patrons have a curious sense of humor now, don't they?|hero_quote2=Drifter|quote2=The silent treatment? Really? Don't tell me you're still raw about Oklahoma.}}</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>
* {{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|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=":0" /><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>
* {{PageRef|name=Calico}} used to work with Grey Talon in the Baxter Society. While Grey Talon is disappointed in Calico for becoming an assassin,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Calico): ''"She gave up on her ideals for something as pointless as money."''</ref> he doesn't resent her and was content to leave her alone.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Calico): ''"I was content to leave you alone, Calico. Why did you have to come here?"''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Grey Talon|hero2=Calico|number=3|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=I don't have many breaths left, Calico... I'm certainly not going to waste them on your problems.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Calico|hero2=Vindicta|number=2}}</ref> Calico views Grey Talon as a "relic of a bygone era",<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=Nano kill orion 05.mp3|transcription=You're a relic of a bygone era, Talon.}}</ref> but also says she will mourn his death if she kills him in-game.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=Nano kill orion 04.mp3|transcription=The Baxter Society will mourn him, as will I.}}</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Warden}} once looked up to Grey Talon and heavily respects him.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Warden|file=Warden kill orion 02.mp3|context=(killed Grey Talon)|transcription=I looked up to you once.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Warden|file=Warden kill orion 01.mp3|context=(killed Grey Talon)|transcription=Don't make me do this, Talon.}}</ref> When on opposing teams, Warden is shocked that Talon would willingly work for the Patrons.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Grey Talon): ''"How can you, of all people, align yourself with that thing?"''</ref> While Grey Talon appreciates Warden's conviction,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Warden): ''"I appreciate your conviction, Warden."''</ref> he believes that both he and Warden live "hollow lives."<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Warden|hero2=Grey Talon|number=2|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=Warden... We're the ones with hollow lives.}}</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>
* {{PageRef|name=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">[[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|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>
* {{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>
* {{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>
* 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>
* {{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.


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