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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
Mina's motivation in the ritual is to become Viscount of New York.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"Soon, I will be Viscount of New York."''</ref>
Mina's motivation in the [[ritual]] is to become Viscount of New York.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"Soon, I will be Viscount of New York."''</ref>


=== Biography ===
=== Biography ===
The daughter of a "[[wikipedia:New_Money|new money]]" couple,<ref>Mina's gun is named "[[Mina#Weapon|New Money]]"</ref> Mina Ha was educated at [[Blackmore Academy]].<ref name=":10">{{PageRef|name=Graves}}'s in-game [[Graves/Quotes|voice line]] (killed Mina): ''"I hate Blackmore alumni."''</ref> Over 5 years before the [[Ritual]], Mina's parents arranged a marriage for her with {{HeroIcon|Pocket|l1=Arin Fairfax}},<ref name=":14">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|file=Vampirebat kill synth 03.mp3|context=(killed Pocket)|transcription=I should have been a Fairfax.}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Pocket): ''"Arin, you're the worst!"''</ref><ref name=":1">{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Mina start): ''"You may not be a Fairfax, but you are something greater. You are Mina Ha! The woman who heralds the Hidden King's arrival to this plane!"''</ref> the eldest heir of [[Fairfax Industries]],<ref name=":11">{{PageRef|name=Pocket}}'s backstory</ref> which would have elevated Mina to American royalty. Unfortunately, Arin was declared dead after an assassination attempt, which destroyed the Ha family's plans.<ref name=":12">{{HeroIcon|Mina}}'s backstory</ref>
The daughter of a "[[wikipedia:New_Money|new money]]" couple,<ref>Mina's gun is named "[[Mina#Weapon|New Money]]"</ref> Mina Ha was educated at [[Blackmore Academy]].<ref name=":10">{{PageRef|name=Graves}}'s in-game [[Graves/Quotes|voice line]] (killed Mina): ''"I hate Blackmore alumni."''</ref> Over 5 years before the ritual, Mina's parents arranged a marriage for her with {{HeroIcon|Pocket|l1=Arin Fairfax}},<ref name=":14">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|file=Vampirebat kill synth 03.mp3|context=(killed Pocket)|transcription=I should have been a Fairfax.}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Pocket): ''"Arin, you're the worst!"''</ref><ref name=":1">{{PageRef|name=Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Mina start): ''"You may not be a Fairfax, but you are something greater. You are Mina Ha! The woman who heralds the Hidden King's arrival to this plane!"''</ref> the eldest heir of [[Fairfax Industries]],<ref name=":11">{{BackgroundCite|name=Pocket|quote=Arin Fairfax, the eldest heir to Fairfax Industries, has been living in hiding for the past 5 years after being shot and left for dead on their 18th birthday.}}</ref> which would have elevated Mina to American royalty. Unfortunately, Arin was declared dead after an assassination attempt, which destroyed the Ha family's plans.<ref name=":12">{{HeroIcon|Mina}}'s backstory</ref>


Frustrated, Mina asked her parents to "fix it". They promised her immortality and, for a small fortune, managed to find a vampire willing to turn her into one. After her transformation (which she considers "botched" by her parents),<ref name=":7">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|quotes=Mina/Quotes#Unselect|context=(Unselect)|transcription=I have a whole life to build after my parents botched my turning, so no, I'm not helping you right now. I'm a little busy.}}</ref> Mina discovered that she was now at the bottom of the vampiric social ladder,<ref name=":13">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|quotes=Mina/Quotes#select|context=(select)|transcription=I'm tired of being at the bottom of the vampiric social ladder.}}</ref> which inspired her new goal of becoming Viscount of New York.<ref name=":12" /> The other vampires don't know that Mina is summoning the Patrons to become Viscount, and they likely wouldn't approve of it.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Haze|quotes=Haze/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Mina)|transcription=Looks like the viscount is going to owe us some favours.}}</ref>
Frustrated, Mina asked her parents to "fix it". They promised her immortality and, for a small fortune, managed to find a vampire willing to turn her into one. After her transformation (which she considers "botched" by her parents),<ref name=":7">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|quotes=Mina/Quotes#Unselect|context=(Unselect)|transcription=I have a whole life to build after my parents botched my turning, so no, I'm not helping you right now. I'm a little busy.}}</ref> Mina discovered that she was now at the bottom of the vampiric social ladder,<ref name=":13">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|quotes=Mina/Quotes#select|context=(select)|transcription=I'm tired of being at the bottom of the vampiric social ladder.}}</ref> which inspired her new goal of becoming Viscount of New York.<ref name=":12" /> The other vampires don't know that Mina is summoning the Patrons to become Viscount, and they likely wouldn't approve of it.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Haze|quotes=Haze/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Mina)|transcription=Looks like the viscount is going to owe us some favours.}}</ref>
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=== Personality ===
=== Personality ===
Mina is judgemental and holds high standards for herself and others,<ref name=":7" /><ref name=":8" /><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Mina|hero2=Victor|number=1|hero_quote1=Mina|quote1=I'm sure you're self-conscious about the whole corpse thing but, I bet if you're in a dimly lit club you'd be a Midwest 8, New York 6.}}</ref> respecting those whom she finds powerful and stylish.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":9" /> In general, Mina is often antagonistic to most other characters and has a reputation for being unpleasant.<ref name=":02">{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s [[Mina/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|character interactions]]</ref><ref>[[Vindicta/Quotes#Conversations|Mina & Vindicta Conversation 2]] - {{PageRef|name=Vindicta}}: ''"Based on your reputation, I was expecting barbs, not compliments."''</ref> Mina views her allies as "the help",<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|quotes=Mina/Quotes#situational|context=(last alive)|transcription=Well. The help is all dead. That's awesome.}}</ref> and doesn't show any sympathy towards even the most tragic characters.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|quotes=Mina/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Grey Talon)|transcription=Your grandkids are dead, I get it, go buy a dog!}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|quotes=Mina/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Holliday)|transcription=Blah, blah, blah, Macomb Massacre, blah, blah.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|quotes=Mina/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Victor)|transcription=He looked so sad... Oh well, who cares?}}</ref> The other heroes refer to Mina as a "spoiled brat"<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paradox|quotes=Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|context=(killed Mina)|transcription=Brat.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Holliday|quotes=Holliday/Quotes#Enemies|context=(killed Mina)|transcription=What a spoiled brat...}}</ref> and "[[wikt:Stacy#Noun|Stacy]]".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Silver|quotes=Silver/Quotes#Enemies|context=(killed Mina)|transcription=Stupid stacy-ass vampire.}}</ref>
Mina is judgemental and holds high standards for herself and others,<ref name=":7" /><ref name=":8" /><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Mina|hero2=Victor|number=1|hero_quote1=Mina|quote1=I'm sure you're self-conscious about the whole corpse thing but, I bet if you're in a dimly lit club you'd be a Midwest 8, New York 6.}}</ref> respecting those whom she finds powerful and stylish.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":9" /> In general, Mina is often antagonistic to other characters and has a reputation for being unpleasant.<ref name=":02">{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s [[Mina/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|character interactions]]</ref><ref>[[Vindicta/Quotes#Conversations|Mina & Vindicta Conversation 2]] - {{PageRef|name=Vindicta}}: ''"Based on your reputation, I was expecting barbs, not compliments."''</ref> Mina views her allies as "the help",<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|quotes=Mina/Quotes#situational|context=(last alive)|transcription=Well. The help is all dead. That's awesome.}}</ref> and doesn't show any sympathy towards even the most tragic characters.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|quotes=Mina/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Grey Talon)|transcription=Your grandkids are dead, I get it, go buy a dog!}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|quotes=Mina/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Holliday)|transcription=Blah, blah, blah, Macomb Massacre, blah, blah.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|quotes=Mina/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Victor)|transcription=He looked so sad... Oh well, who cares?}}</ref> She also dislikes altruistic people.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|quotes=Mina/Quotes#Enemies|context=(killed Ivy)|transcription=What a whiny goody two-shoes!}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|quotes=Mina/Quotes#Enemies|context=(killed Bebop)|transcription='Oh, I want to save Miss Shelly so she doesn't die!' Whatever.}}</ref> The other heroes refer to Mina as a "spoiled brat"<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paradox|quotes=Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|context=(killed Mina)|transcription=Brat.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Holliday|quotes=Holliday/Quotes#Enemies|context=(killed Mina)|transcription=What a spoiled brat...}}</ref> and a "[[wikt:Stacy#Noun|Stacy]]".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Silver|quotes=Silver/Quotes#Enemies|context=(killed Mina)|transcription=Stupid stacy-ass vampire.}}</ref>


Mina believes that becoming Viscount is her destiny,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|quotes=Mina/Quotes#Pre-Game|context=(pre-game ping)|transcription=Today, I fulfil my destiny!}}</ref> and wants to prove her worth to the other vampires.<ref name=":13" /><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|quotes=Mina/Quotes#Killstreak|context=(medium killstreak)|transcription=Think the Vampire Nation is taking note now?}}</ref> She's willing to "suck up" to those in power to achieve her goals.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|quotes=Mina/Quotes#Unselect|context=(unselect)|transcription=Can't, I'm busy sucking up to the viscount today.}}</ref>
Mina believes that becoming Viscount is her destiny,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|quotes=Mina/Quotes#Pre-Game|context=(pre-game ping)|transcription=Today, I fulfil my destiny!}}</ref> and wants to prove her worth to the other vampires.<ref name=":13" /><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|quotes=Mina/Quotes#Killstreak|context=(medium killstreak)|transcription=Think the Vampire Nation is taking note now?}}</ref> She's willing to "suck up" to those in power to achieve her goals.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|quotes=Mina/Quotes#Unselect|context=(unselect)|transcription=Can't, I'm busy sucking up to the viscount today.}}</ref>


Mina loves the bats she uses in {{AbilityIcon|Nox Nostra}}, referring to them as "darlings".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|quotes=Mina/Quotes#Nox Nostra|context=(upgrade Nox Nostra)|transcription=You ready to stretch your wings, darlings?}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|quotes=Mina/Quotes#Nox Nostra|context=(ping Nox Nostra ready)|transcription=Chase them down, darlings.}}</ref>
Mina loves the bats she uses in {{AbilityIcon|Nox Nostra}}, referring to them as "darlings".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|quotes=Mina/Quotes#Nox Nostra|context=(upgrade Nox Nostra)|transcription=You ready to stretch your wings, darlings?}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|quotes=Mina/Quotes#Nox Nostra|context=(ping Nox Nostra ready)|transcription=Chase them down, darlings.}}</ref> She likes to use {{AbilityIcon|Sanguine Retreat}} to be annoying.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|quotes=Mina/Quotes#Sanguine Retreat|context=(upgrade Sanguine Retreat)|transcription=Oh, I am going to be so annoying!}}</ref>


== Character Relationships ==
== Character Relationships ==
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* {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill}} allegedly sold knock-offs of Mina's dresses.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed M&K): ''"I'm pretty sure those were the guys selling knock-offs of my dresses."''</ref> Krill thinks Mina's fashion line is "overwrought".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}'s in-game [[Mo & Krill/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Mina): ''"Personally, I find her fashion line to be overwrought, but, ah, who am I to judge?"''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill}} allegedly sold knock-offs of Mina's dresses.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mina}}'s in-game [[Mina/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed M&K): ''"I'm pretty sure those were the guys selling knock-offs of my dresses."''</ref> Krill thinks Mina's fashion line is "overwrought".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}'s in-game [[Mo & Krill/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Mina): ''"Personally, I find her fashion line to be overwrought, but, ah, who am I to judge?"''</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Graves}} seems familiar with Mina and hates her.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Graves|quotes=Graves/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Mina)|transcription=You won life, Mina, can you stop being an asshole?}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Graves|quotes=Graves/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Mina)|transcription=God, Mina, what's your problem?}}</ref> Graves expresses glee at hearing about {{HeroIcon|Infernus}} carding Mina on her 16th birthday.<ref name=":15" />
* {{HeroIcon|Graves}} seems familiar with Mina and hates her.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Graves|quotes=Graves/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Mina)|transcription=You won life, Mina, can you stop being an asshole?}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Graves|quotes=Graves/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Mina)|transcription=God, Mina, what's your problem?}}</ref> Graves expresses glee at hearing about {{HeroIcon|Infernus}} carding Mina on her 16th birthday.<ref name=":15" />
* Mina thinks {{HeroIcon|Calico}} could have been her "cool aunt" in another life.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|quotes=Mina/Quotes#Enemies|transcription=A shame, in another life you could have been my cool aunt or something.}}</ref>


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