Internal namesCodenames used for this hero in the game files:
Astro
Holliday is a Hero in Deadlock. She is a sheriff, relying on her aim with her trusty heirloom revolver and a litany of abilities to take down her enemies. With a Crackshot of her pistol, she can slow and damage her foes from a distance before launching an explosive Powder Keg with her Bounce Pad or a melee attack. To isolate her foes, she can wrangle them with her Lasso and drag them into the attacks of her allies.
Once a sheriff content with the small-town life, this would all change when a travelling musician known simply as "The Troubadour" began a gruesome killing spree; but when she tracked down and confronted him, he managed to flee. Intending to track him down, Holliday spent six months investigating and deduced that the killer's next target was New York. She's going to kill that evil son of a bitch.
There are people who spent their whole lives dreaming about moving to New York. Holliday isn't one of those people. Content with being a Sheriff in a small town, Holliday enjoyed a career where the only time she had to use her gun was when trick shooting at the county fair...then the murders started.
Grisly and inhumane; the bodies were found with their ribcages ripped open... their innards picked apart as if by birds. Holliday tracked down the killer, a travelling folk musician that the media dubbed "The Troubadour", but when she confronted him he exploded into a murder of crows and flew away.
That was 6 months ago, and while the murders in central Illinois have stopped, Holliday's investigation has not. She believes that The Troubadour is travelling to New York, and when she finds him she's going to kill that evil son of a bitch.
Holliday is the granddaughter of Wild West gunslinger Doc Holliday.[6][7][8] Her revolver belonged to her grandfather and is seen as a "family heirloom."[9][10] She inherited her revolver from her father, who also trained her to use it.[11] She feels pressured by Doc Holliday's legacy and tries not to think about it,[8] but hopes her actions would make him proud.[12][13]
Holliday is vigilant as a law enforcer and takes her job seriously.[19][20] The OSIC have a file on her, where she's portrayed as "competent."[21]
Holliday was traumatised by the Troubadour's murders.[22] She avoids sleeping because of the nightmares she gets.[23] Holliday hates the feeling of revenge, but feels like there's nothing else she can do about it.[24]
Holliday thinks Warden has issues and calls him a "creepy homeschooled kid."[39][40] If they're on opposing teams, however, Holliday wishes that they were working together.[41]
The Troubadour is unaware that Holliday is after him. Drifter warns Holliday that, if the Troubadour found out Holliday was after him, he'd see Holliday as his "hobby". Drifter tells Holliday to let go of her vengeance for her own sake.[43]
As a sheriff, Holliday is antagonized by criminals like Wraith and Yamato.[29]
Shiv respects Holliday and offers her a place at the Baxter Society.[44] If they're on opposing teams, Shiv promises to kill the Troubadour on Holliday's behalf.[45]
Venator prays with Holliday before the ritual to try and help heal her trauma from the Macomb massacre. While it doesn't work, Holliday appreciates Venator for trying.[46] Venator also warns Holliday to tend her pain and anger before it consumes her.[47]
If they're on the opposing team, Ivy,[48]Shiv[49] and Warden[50] tell Holliday that they could've worked together to stop the Troubadour.
In Holliday's visual novel, Captain Murphy's receptionist spreads a rumor that Holliday wants to have an affair with Murphy, who is married.[68]Haze and Krill tease Holliday about the rumor.[69][70]Yamato believes the rumor and threatens Murphy's life to keep Holliday in line.[71]
"Solving Mysteries in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Holliday in the Hideout.
Back during Hero Labs, Holliday's third ability was originally known as Hat Trick. The ability consisted of Holliday throwing her hat at an enemy, applying slow and allowing her to see them through walls.
↑Holliday's in-game voice line (select): "When I find who I'm looking for, I'm not bringing him in. I'm putting him down."
↑Hidden King's in-game voice line (Holliday start): "The Troubadour eludes you, Holliday, but the Hidden King can ensure that murderer gets what he deserves."
↑Archmother's in-game voice line (Holliday start): "You're a long way from home, Holliday, but you're so close to finding the killer you seek. Complete the ritual and the Archmother will ensure your success."
↑Holliday And Dynamo Conversation 3 - "I just... I just hope you catch whoever's responsible." - "I'm not gonna catch him. I'm gonna kill him."
↑Archmother's in-game voice line (Holliday start) - "Holliday. Your grandfather casts a long shadow... but you can still make him proud. Summon the Archmother and she will help you find justice."
↑Haze's in-game voice line (killed Holliday) - "Your grandfather was a legend. You, however, are a disappointment."
↑The Doorman's in-game voice line (taunt Holliday): "I can only imagine the horrors you witnessed in Macomb. Rest, Holliday, and put aside your trauma for tomorrow."
↑Lady Geist And Holliday Conversation 3 - "You're a monster." - "Excuse me?" - "You've done some horrible things, and after I stop the Troubadour, I'm gonna find out what."
↑Shiv And Holliday Conversation 3 - "You’re the one looking to kill the Troubadour, right?" - "Yeah." - "You make it out alive, you should look up the Baxter Society. We could use someone like you."
↑Shiv's in-game voice line (killed Holliday): "Don't worry Holliday, when this is over I'll kill the Troubadour in your behalf."
↑Holliday And Venator Conversation 3 - "Thanks for praying with me earlier." - "I hope it brought you some peace." - "It didn't. But it was nice that you tried."
↑Mina's in-game voice line (killed Holliday): "God, she's so old."
↑Holliday And Mirage Conversation 2 - "You're blinded by hatred, Holliday." - "I'll keep that in mind." - "That's the problem, you won't. And when you cling to that path... you'll die because of it."
↑Paradox's in-game voice line (Killed Holliday): "That gun has history, Holliday, I want it!"
↑Silver's in-game voice line (killed Holliday): "You're not keepin' me from that bounty on the Troubadour."
↑Lash's in-game voice line (pass Holliday on zipline): "Love the hat."
↑Mina's in-game voice line (pass Holliday on zipline): "Oh, cute hat!"
↑Shiv's in-game voice line (killed Holliday): "Love the hat, though."
↑Holliday And Apollo Conversation 1 - "You haven't slept in days." - "Who are you, my mother?" - "I'm the person who's putting his life in the hands of an emotional trainwreck on a suicide mission. (...) I'm amazed you haven't accidently fired your gun already."
↑Mirage's in-game voice line (killed Holliday): "You are no servant of the law... Just an instrument of rage."
↑Paige's in-game voice line (killed Holliday): "I don't think they should trust that lady with a gun."
↑Holliday And Haze Conversation 5 - "There are some loose ends I'm trying to tie up." - "Captain Murphy's married." - "I'm gonna kill that goddamn receptionist!"
↑Holliday And Yamato Conversation 2 - "あんたがマーフィーの女か。(You're Murphy's girl.)" - "What did you say about Murphy?" - "Don't worry, sheriff. Play your part and he lives."
↑Lash's in-game voice line - "Astro is a lucky lady to be with someone like Forge."
↑Lash's in-game voice line - "I see her at the Bear Pit every Thursday with Astro, that lady is a student of the game."
↑Mo & Krill's in-game voice line - "Oh, look. Forge's lover shot us. Who would have guessed."