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== ~~Background~~ ==

== Backstory ==

~~=== Lore ===~~

Infernus' motivation in the ritual is to prevent [[Jezebel's|Jezebel's Billiards Hall]], the bar he tends to, from closing down.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Infernus start): ''"Hank is in trouble, Infernus, and you alone have the power to save him."''</ref><ref>{{HeroIcon|Infernus}} in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"Sometimes, you gotta go to extremes to help your friends."''</ref> The bar is under threat of closure due to a variety of code violations caught by the Alchemy Bureau.<ref name=":0">''[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]]'' - [https://youtu.be/nn_C9nQ_Ri0?si=7klZPsM6pJd3xbWr&t=393 Chapter 3B]</ref><ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#5e - (Unnamed Chapter)|Chapter 5e]] - [[Minor characters#Hank|Hank]]: ''"Enjoy it. We'll be closing soon." -'' {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}: ''"I thought last call wasn't for a few hours?"'' - [[Minor characters#Hank|Hank]]: ''"No, closing closing. Alchemy Bureau wants to shut us down."''</ref> Infernus mainly wants to save the bar for the sake of his friend/boss [[Minor characters#Hank|Hank]], the owner of Jezebel's, because Hank "saved his life".<ref>{{HeroIcon|Infernus}} in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Pre-Game|voice line]] (pre-game ping): ''"This is for you, Hank."''</ref><ref name=":3">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Victor|number=2|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=Savin' my friend's bar.|hero_quote2=Victor|quote2=You're putting your life in danger over real estate?|hero_quote3=Infernus|quote3=Hank saved my life. Least I can do is save his business.}}</ref> Hank doesn't know that Infernus is participating in the ritual.<ref name=":32">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Celeste|number=3}}</ref>

As a second generation [[Ixia|Ixian]] immigrant,<ref name=":1">2024-09-03 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"at this time in the world of Deadlock there are plenty of Ixians that are born on Earth: Infernus and Grey Talon's daughter-in-law (RIP)."''</ref> Infernus was born and raised in [[The Cursed Apple|New York]] and has never visited Ixia.<ref>[[Infernus/Quotes#Conversations|Infernus and Abrams conversation 2]] - {{PageRef|name=Abrams}}: ''"So when's the last time you went to Ixia?"'' - {{PageRef|name=Infernus}}: ''"Never."'' - {{PageRef|name=Abrams}}: ''"You gotta be kidding me!" -'' {{PageRef|name=Infernus}}: ''"New York born and raised, baby."''</ref> He considers New York his home and doesn't follow news about Ixia or the Ixian war.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Kelvin|number=3|hero_quote1=Kelvin|quote1=You don't care about what's happening back home?|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=I was born in New York. "Home" is right here.}}</ref> Infernus doesn't know how to speak Ixian because his parents only ever spoke English around him.<ref name=":5">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Apollo|number=4}}</ref>

Infernus used to work for the [[The Mendoza Syndicate|Mendoza Syndicate]] before he got replaced by {{HeroIcon|Vyper}}.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Vyper): ''"Can't believe Mendoza replaced me with someone like her!"''</ref> It's implied that he killed people at "Pier 31" during his youth.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Graves}}' in-game [[Graves/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"The people who worked at Pier 31 don't have kind things to say about you, Infernus."''</ref> When he was roughly 18 years old, he "needed help, and someone gave it to him",<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Graves|number=3|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=Look. When I was around your age, I needed help. And someone gave it to me. It changed my life. And I just wanted you to know that... I'm willing to pay it forward.}}</ref> likely referring to Hank saving his life and allowing him to leave his life of crime behind.<ref name=":3" /> Infernus is haunted by his past and worries that he'll enjoy the thrills of the ritual and potentially fall back into a life of crime.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Venator|number=3}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Silver|number=2|hero_quote1=Silver|quote1=Are you nervous?|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=Only that I'll like it.}}</ref><ref name=":6" />

Infernus claims to make the best sidecar in Manhattan.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Apollo|number=3|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=I've heard what you can do.|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=Make the best sidecar in Manhattan?}}</ref>

Infernus is always well-dressed.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Viscous|number=1|hero_quote1=Viscous|quote1=Do you always dress fancy, or is it just for work?|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=Look good, feel good, baby.}}</ref>

~~== Character interactions ==~~

*Infernus seems to know [[Shelly Fisher|Ms. Shelly]], even though they've never met before.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Bebop|number=1}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Bebop): ''"Tell Ms. Shelly I'm sorry."''</ref>

*Infernus invites {{PageRef|name=Holliday}} for a "date" at Jezebel's.<ref name=":7">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Holliday|hero2=Infernus|number=2|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=How about when this is over, we have a chat at the bar?|hero_quote2=Holliday|quote2=Sounds like a plan.|hero_quote3=Infernus|quote3=Sounds like a date.}}</ref>

*Infernus once kicked {{PageRef|name=Mina}} out of his bar for using a fake ID on her 16th birthday.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"That's for carding me on my 16th birthday."''</ref> She attempted to bribe him with money, to which he declined.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Graves|hero2=Infernus|number=1|hero_quote1=Graves|quote1=Is it true you once kicked Mina Ha out of your bar?|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=She tried to use a fake [...] ain't no amount of money worth risking Jezebel's getting shut down.}}</ref>

*Infernus wants to watch {{HeroIcon|Cadence}}'s set after the [[Maelstrom|ritual]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Infernus|file=Inferno ping pre game 05.mp3|transcription=Let's hurry up and summon this thing. If we're fast enough, I can catch the end of Cadence's set.}}</ref>

*Infernus knows {{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s parents and is apologetic about her brother, [[Minor characters#Bryce|Bryce]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"Tell your parents I said hi."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"Sorry about your brother."''</ref>

*Infernus and {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}} respect each other for being members of the service industry and are apologetic when fighting each other.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed The Doorman): ''"So much for the service industry sticking together."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Infernus): ''"I hate fighting a fellow member of the service industry."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Infernus): ''"It wasn't personal, Infernus, I hope you understand that."''</ref>

*Infernus is friends with {{PageRef|name=Celeste}} and her found family.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Celeste|hero2=Infernus|number=2|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=How's things at the sideshow?|hero_quote2=Celeste|quote2=Good. You should swing by next weekend and say hi to the boys.|hero_quote3=Infernus|quote3=Assuming we get through the ritual, that sounds great.}}</ref> Celeste refers to Infernus as "Fern".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"If you ever wanna work the sideshow, Fern, lemme know."''</ref>

*Infernus has invited {{HeroIcon|Holliday}}, {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}} and {{PageRef|name=Viscous}} to Jezebel's.<ref name=":7" /><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=McGinnis|number=1}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Viscous|number=2|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=You should stop by Jezebel's sometime. If you like people watching, you'll see all types there.}}</ref>

*Infernus' friends and regular patrons, like {{HeroIcon|Abrams}},<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Abrams|suffix='|file=Abrams kill inferno 02.mp3|context=(killed Infernus)|transcription=I'll make it up to you later, Fern.}}</ref> {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}},<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Mo & Krill|number=3|hero_quote1=Mo & Krill|quote1=You look good, Fern!}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus mid ult): ''"Sorry, Fern. I'll give you a nice tip tomorrow."''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Shiv}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shiv}}'s in-game [[Shiv/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"Why you gotta fight me, Fern?"''</ref> the {{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Shopkeeper|voice line]] (Infernus buys T4 item): ''"Fern! Catch you at Jezebel’s later?"''</ref>{{PageRef|name=Victor}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Victor}}'s in-game [[Victor/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"Sorry about this, Fern."''</ref> and {{HeroIcon|Wraith}}<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Wraith|file=Wraith kill inferno 01.mp3|context=(killed Infernus)|transcription=I thought you wanted out of the life, Fern.}}</ref> call him '''Fern'''. Abrams and Lady Geist call Infernus "their bartender".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Abrams|suffix='|file=Abrams kill inferno 05.mp3|transcription=Hope I didn't kill my bartender for nothing.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (ally Infernus killed): ''"They killed my bartender!"''</ref> Lady Geist and Krill offer to help Infernus prevent Jezebel's from closing.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Mo & Krill|number=3}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Infernus|number=2}}</ref><ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#5e - (Unnamed Chapter)|Chapter 5e]]</ref>

* {{HeroIcon|Wraith}} and Infernus have worked together in the past.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Wraith|file=Wraith ally inferno burns down objective 01.mp3|context=(ally Infernus destroys objective)|transcription=Feels good working together again, doesn't it?}}</ref> Wraith believes Infernus' work as a bartender is "boring". She believes Infernus misses her, but he denies it.<ref name=":4">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Wraith|number=}}</ref> While on the same team, Wraith tries to coax Infernus back into his criminal past.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Wraith}}'s in-game [[Wraith/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (ally Infernus shreds objective): ''"Admit it, Infernus: you're havin' fun!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Wraith}}'s in-game [[Wraith/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (ally Infernus shreds objective): ''"You were born for this, Infernus."''</ref>

** Infernus plays in Wraith's weekly poker game.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Infernus|suffix='|file=Inferno kill wraith 02.mp3|context=(killed Wraith)|transcription=I see you at the game Friday, Wraith.}}</ref> However, he tells {{HeroIcon|Mo & Krill}} that he wants to stay away from her.<ref name=":6">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Mo & Krill|number=1|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=I think it's best I keep my distance from Wraith.|hero_quote2=Mo & Krill|quote2=Afraid she'll want to pull you back in?|hero_quote3=Infernus|quote3=I know she wants to pull me back in. I'm afraid I'll listen.}}</ref>

** According to {{PageRef|name=Graves}}, Wraith told Blackmore Academy students that play cards with her about Infernus' criminal past "with the mob".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Graves|hero2=Infernus|number=2}}</ref>

* {{PageRef|name=Apollo}} is shocked that Infernus doesn't speak Ixian nor care for Ixian culture.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Infernus|number=1}}</ref><ref name=":5" />

* {{HeroIcon|Seven}}, {{HeroIcon|Vyper}} and {{HeroIcon|Wraith}} tease Infernus for leaving his criminal life behind and becoming a bartender.<ref name=":2">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Seven|number=1|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=All your power and you waste it as a bartender?}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=viper select 08.mp3|transcription=Infernus used to be hard, but now he's just a bitch, slinging Mary Pickfords to other bitches... Oh my god, don't tell him I said that.}}</ref><ref name=":4" />

* {{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}} is remorseful when fighting Infernus, due to his feelings towards Ixians.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"I didn't want to spill more Ixian blood!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus mid ult): ''"Forgive me, Infernus."''</ref>

* {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}} likes Infernus' recipe of gin and tonic.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lady Geist|file=Geist kill infernus 01.mp3|context=(killed Infernus)|transcription=Ugh. He was the only one who knew how to make a proper gin and tonic. Pity.}}</ref>

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* Infernus has the Hero ID 1, indicating that he was the first hero created for ''Neon Prime''. He is also the default hero in tutorial videos and test maps.

* Infernus had a tail in [[The Binding of Oathkeeper|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']] artwork and in one of his old models.

* [[Haze]] originally had kill lines against Infernus, implying that her intervention is why Infernus was able to walk free after his criminal youth.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Infernus): ''"I thought we had a deal, Infernus."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Infernus): ''"This is how you repay my mercy?"''</ref> These lines were removed in the [[Update:August 18, 2025|Six New Heroes Update]].

* "Mixing Drinks in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Infernus in the [[Hideout]].

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-== Background ==
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-=== Lore ===
-Infernus' motivation in the ritual is to prevent [[Jezebel's|Jezebel's Billiards Hall]], the bar he tends to, from closing down.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Infernus start): ''"Hank is in trouble, Infernus, and you alone have the power to save him."''</ref><ref>{{HeroIcon|Infernus}} in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"Sometimes, you gotta go to extremes to help your friends."''</ref> The bar is under threat of closure due to a variety of code violations caught by the Alchemy Bureau.<ref name=":0">''[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]]'' - [https://youtu.be/nn_C9nQ_Ri0?si=7klZPsM6pJd3xbWr&t=393 Chapter 3B]</ref><ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#5e - (Unnamed Chapter)|Chapter 5e]] - [[Minor characters#Hank|Hank]]: ''"Enjoy it. We'll be closing soon." -'' {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}: ''"I thought last call wasn't for a few hours?"'' - [[Minor characters#Hank|Hank]]: ''"No, closing closing. Alchemy Bureau wants to shut us down."''</ref> Infernus mainly wants to save the bar for the sake of his friend/boss [[Minor characters#Hank|Hank]], the owner of Jezebel's, because Hank "saved his life".<ref>{{HeroIcon|Infernus}} in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Pre-Game|voice line]] (pre-game ping): ''"This is for you, Hank."''</ref><ref name=":3">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Victor|number=2|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=Savin' my friend's bar.|hero_quote2=Victor|quote2=You're putting your life in danger over real estate?|hero_quote3=Infernus|quote3=Hank saved my life. Least I can do is save his business.}}</ref> Hank doesn't know that Infernus is participating in the ritual.<ref name=":32">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Celeste|number=3}}</ref>
-As a second generation [[Ixia|Ixian]] immigrant,<ref name=":1">2024-09-03 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"at this time in the world of Deadlock there are plenty of Ixians that are born on Earth: Infernus and Grey Talon's daughter-in-law (RIP)."''</ref> Infernus was born and raised in [[The Cursed Apple|New York]] and has never visited Ixia.<ref>[[Infernus/Quotes#Conversations|Infernus and Abrams conversation 2]] - {{PageRef|name=Abrams}}: ''"So when's the last time you went to Ixia?"'' - {{PageRef|name=Infernus}}: ''"Never."'' - {{PageRef|name=Abrams}}: ''"You gotta be kidding me!" -'' {{PageRef|name=Infernus}}: ''"New York born and raised, baby."''</ref> He considers New York his home and doesn't follow news about Ixia or the Ixian war.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Kelvin|number=3|hero_quote1=Kelvin|quote1=You don't care about what's happening back home?|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=I was born in New York. "Home" is right here.}}</ref> Infernus doesn't know how to speak Ixian because his parents only ever spoke English around him.<ref name=":5">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Apollo|number=4}}</ref>
-Infernus used to work for the [[The Mendoza Syndicate|Mendoza Syndicate]] before he got replaced by {{HeroIcon|Vyper}}.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Vyper): ''"Can't believe Mendoza replaced me with someone like her!"''</ref> It's implied that he killed people at "Pier 31" during his youth.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Graves}}' in-game [[Graves/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"The people who worked at Pier 31 don't have kind things to say about you, Infernus."''</ref> When he was roughly 18 years old, he "needed help, and someone gave it to him",<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Graves|number=3|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=Look. When I was around your age, I needed help. And someone gave it to me. It changed my life. And I just wanted you to know that... I'm willing to pay it forward.}}</ref> likely referring to Hank saving his life and allowing him to leave his life of crime behind.<ref name=":3" /> Infernus is haunted by his past and worries that he'll enjoy the thrills of the ritual and potentially fall back into a life of crime.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Venator|number=3}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Silver|number=2|hero_quote1=Silver|quote1=Are you nervous?|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=Only that I'll like it.}}</ref><ref name=":6" />
-Infernus claims to make the best sidecar in Manhattan.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Apollo|number=3|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=I've heard what you can do.|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=Make the best sidecar in Manhattan?}}</ref>
-Infernus is always well-dressed.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Viscous|number=1|hero_quote1=Viscous|quote1=Do you always dress fancy, or is it just for work?|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=Look good, feel good, baby.}}</ref>
-== Character interactions ==
-*Infernus seems to know [[Shelly Fisher|Ms. Shelly]], even though they've never met before.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Bebop|number=1}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Bebop): ''"Tell Ms. Shelly I'm sorry."''</ref>
-*Infernus invites {{PageRef|name=Holliday}} for a "date" at Jezebel's.<ref name=":7">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Holliday|hero2=Infernus|number=2|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=How about when this is over, we have a chat at the bar?|hero_quote2=Holliday|quote2=Sounds like a plan.|hero_quote3=Infernus|quote3=Sounds like a date.}}</ref>
-*Infernus once kicked {{PageRef|name=Mina}} out of his bar for using a fake ID on her 16th birthday.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"That's for carding me on my 16th birthday."''</ref> She attempted to bribe him with money, to which he declined.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Graves|hero2=Infernus|number=1|hero_quote1=Graves|quote1=Is it true you once kicked Mina Ha out of your bar?|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=She tried to use a fake [...] ain't no amount of money worth risking Jezebel's getting shut down.}}</ref>
-*Infernus wants to watch {{HeroIcon|Cadence}}'s set after the [[Maelstrom|ritual]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Infernus|file=Inferno ping pre game 05.mp3|transcription=Let's hurry up and summon this thing. If we're fast enough, I can catch the end of Cadence's set.}}</ref>
-*Infernus knows {{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s parents and is apologetic about her brother, [[Minor characters#Bryce|Bryce]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"Tell your parents I said hi."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Paige): ''"Sorry about your brother."''</ref>
-*Infernus and {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}} respect each other for being members of the service industry and are apologetic when fighting each other.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed The Doorman): ''"So much for the service industry sticking together."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Infernus): ''"I hate fighting a fellow member of the service industry."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Infernus): ''"It wasn't personal, Infernus, I hope you understand that."''</ref>
-*Infernus is friends with {{PageRef|name=Celeste}} and her found family.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Celeste|hero2=Infernus|number=2|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=How's things at the sideshow?|hero_quote2=Celeste|quote2=Good. You should swing by next weekend and say hi to the boys.|hero_quote3=Infernus|quote3=Assuming we get through the ritual, that sounds great.}}</ref> Celeste refers to Infernus as "Fern".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"If you ever wanna work the sideshow, Fern, lemme know."''</ref>
-*Infernus has invited {{HeroIcon|Holliday}}, {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}} and {{PageRef|name=Viscous}} to Jezebel's.<ref name=":7" /><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=McGinnis|number=1}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Viscous|number=2|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=You should stop by Jezebel's sometime. If you like people watching, you'll see all types there.}}</ref>
-*Infernus' friends and regular patrons, like {{HeroIcon|Abrams}},<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Abrams|suffix='|file=Abrams kill inferno 02.mp3|context=(killed Infernus)|transcription=I'll make it up to you later, Fern.}}</ref> {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}},<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Mo & Krill|number=3|hero_quote1=Mo & Krill|quote1=You look good, Fern!}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus mid ult): ''"Sorry, Fern. I'll give you a nice tip tomorrow."''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Shiv}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shiv}}'s in-game [[Shiv/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"Why you gotta fight me, Fern?"''</ref>  the {{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Shopkeeper}}'s in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Shopkeeper|voice line]] (Infernus buys T4 item): ''"Fern! Catch you at Jezebel’s later?"''</ref>{{PageRef|name=Victor}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Victor}}'s in-game [[Victor/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"Sorry about this, Fern."''</ref> and {{HeroIcon|Wraith}}<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Wraith|file=Wraith kill inferno 01.mp3|context=(killed Infernus)|transcription=I thought you wanted out of the life, Fern.}}</ref> call him '''Fern'''. Abrams and Lady Geist call Infernus "their bartender".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Abrams|suffix='|file=Abrams kill inferno 05.mp3|transcription=Hope I didn't kill my bartender for nothing.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (ally Infernus killed): ''"They killed my bartender!"''</ref> Lady Geist and Krill offer to help Infernus prevent Jezebel's from closing.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Mo & Krill|number=3}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Lady Geist|hero2=Infernus|number=2}}</ref><ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]] - [[The Binding of Oathkeeper/Transcription#5e - (Unnamed Chapter)|Chapter 5e]]</ref>
-* {{HeroIcon|Wraith}} and Infernus have worked together in the past.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Wraith|file=Wraith ally inferno burns down objective 01.mp3|context=(ally Infernus destroys objective)|transcription=Feels good working together again, doesn't it?}}</ref> Wraith believes Infernus' work as a bartender is "boring". She believes Infernus misses her, but he denies it.<ref name=":4">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Wraith|number=}}</ref> While on the same team, Wraith tries to coax Infernus back into his criminal past.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Wraith}}'s in-game [[Wraith/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (ally Infernus shreds objective): ''"Admit it, Infernus: you're havin' fun!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Wraith}}'s in-game [[Wraith/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (ally Infernus shreds objective): ''"You were born for this, Infernus."''</ref>
-** Infernus plays in Wraith's weekly poker game.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Infernus|suffix='|file=Inferno kill wraith 02.mp3|context=(killed Wraith)|transcription=I see you at the game Friday, Wraith.}}</ref> However, he tells {{HeroIcon|Mo & Krill}} that he wants to stay away from her.<ref name=":6">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Mo & Krill|number=1|hero_quote1=Infernus|quote1=I think it's best I keep my distance from Wraith.|hero_quote2=Mo & Krill|quote2=Afraid she'll want to pull you back in?|hero_quote3=Infernus|quote3=I know she wants to pull me back in. I'm afraid I'll listen.}}</ref>
-** According to {{PageRef|name=Graves}}, Wraith told Blackmore Academy students that play cards with her about Infernus' criminal past "with the mob".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Graves|hero2=Infernus|number=2}}</ref>
-* {{PageRef|name=Apollo}} is shocked that Infernus doesn't speak Ixian nor care for Ixian culture.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Infernus|number=1}}</ref><ref name=":5" />
-* {{HeroIcon|Seven}}, {{HeroIcon|Vyper}} and {{HeroIcon|Wraith}} tease Infernus for leaving his criminal life behind and becoming a bartender.<ref name=":2">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Infernus|hero2=Seven|number=1|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=All your power and you waste it as a bartender?}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Vyper|file=viper select 08.mp3|transcription=Infernus used to be hard, but now he's just a bitch, slinging Mary Pickfords to other bitches... Oh my god, don't tell him I said that.}}</ref><ref name=":4" />
-* {{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}} is remorseful when fighting Infernus, due to his feelings towards Ixians.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"I didn't want to spill more Ixian blood!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}'s in-game [[Grey Talon/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus mid ult): ''"Forgive me, Infernus."''</ref>
-* {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}} likes Infernus' recipe of gin and tonic.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lady Geist|file=Geist kill infernus 01.mp3|context=(killed Infernus)|transcription=Ugh. He was the only one who knew how to make a proper gin and tonic. Pity.}}</ref>
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 * Infernus has the Hero ID 1, indicating that he was the first hero created for ''Neon Prime''. He is also the default hero in tutorial videos and test maps.
 * Infernus had a tail in [[The Binding of Oathkeeper|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']] artwork and in one of his old models.
-* [[Haze]] originally had kill lines against Infernus, implying that her intervention is why Infernus was able to walk free after his criminal youth.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Infernus): ''"I thought we had a deal, Infernus."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Infernus): ''"This is how you repay my mercy?"''</ref> These lines were removed in the [[Update:August 18, 2025|Six New Heroes Update]].
 * "Mixing Drinks in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Infernus in the [[Hideout]].