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=== Biography === | === Biography === | ||
Not much is known about Paradox herself. She's Scottish and a "bored rich person",<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Haze|number=2|hero_quote1=Paradox|quote1=This may surprise you, Haze, but as a Scottish woman I don't particularly give a shit about American artifacts.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Lady Geist|number=3|hero_quote1=Lady Geist|quote1= | Not much is known about Paradox herself. She's Scottish and a "bored rich person",<ref name=":5">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Haze|number=2|hero_quote1=Paradox|quote1=This may surprise you, Haze, but as a Scottish woman I don't particularly give a shit about American artifacts.}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Lady Geist|number=3|hero_quote1=Lady Geist|quote1=How often does your little social club gather?|hero_quote2=Paradox|quote2=A few times a year. (...) We're a bunch of bored rich people, of course we brag about what we stole.}}</ref> who gladly gave up her identity to join the Paradox Organisation.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"I gave up my name to join Paradox. And it's a choice I would gladly make again."''</ref> The helmet Paradox wears can be taken off (as it's just a mask),<ref name=":0">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Holliday|number=3|hero_quote1=Holliday|quote1=How often do you take the mask off?|hero_quote2=Paradox|quote2=You think I keep this on all the time?|hero_quote3=Holliday|quote3=Lady, you're running around with a fishbowl on your head. I think it's safe not to assume anything.}}</ref> but what Paradox does in her free time is unknown. She meets the other members of Paradox a few times a year to brag about her thefts.<ref name=":12" /> | ||
Paradox is nicknamed "The Time Thief".<ref name=":13">{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s [[Paradox/Quotes#Other Characters|other character interactions]]</ref> | Paradox is nicknamed "The Time Thief".<ref name=":13">{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s [[Paradox/Quotes#Other Characters|other character interactions]]</ref> | ||
Paradox is currently trying to find a way to break into the [[The Baxter Society|Baxter Society]]'s manor house,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Grey Talon|number=2}}</ref> the [[Baroness Hotel]],<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Doorman): ''"You can't keep me out of The Baroness forever, Doorman!"''</ref> and {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}}' lab.<ref>{{PageRef|name=McGinnis}}' in-game [[McGinnis/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paradox): ''"Maybe Paradox will stop tryna raid my lab."''</ref> Paradox was expecting {{HeroIcon|Venator}} to come after her at some point, implying the Paradox Organisation has robbed the Vatican before.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"Was wondering when they'd send you after me."''</ref> | Paradox is currently trying to find a way to break into the [[The Baxter Society|Baxter Society]]'s manor house,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Grey Talon|number=2}}</ref> the [[Baroness Hotel]],<ref name=":6">{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Doorman): ''"You can't keep me out of The Baroness forever, Doorman!"''</ref> and {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}}' lab.<ref>{{PageRef|name=McGinnis}}' in-game [[McGinnis/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paradox): ''"Maybe Paradox will stop tryna raid my lab."''</ref> Paradox was expecting {{HeroIcon|Venator}} to come after her at some point, implying the Paradox Organisation has robbed the Vatican before.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Removed/Unused Voice Lines|voice line]] (Killed Venator): ''"Was wondering when they'd send you after me."''</ref> Paradox shows interest in joining the [[OSIC]]'s Curator Division, although it's likely that she just wants to steal from them.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Haze|number=1|hero_quote1=Paradox|quote1=Uhh, if we win, I don't suppose you could put in a good word with the Curator Division for me?|hero_quote2=Haze|quote2=Afraid not.|hero_quote3=Paradox|quote3=Worth trying.}}</ref> | ||
Paradox claim to be in possession of the Tome of Anubis. {{HeroIcon|Wraith}} says she thought the Tome was at [[wikipedia:Metropolitan_Museum_of_Art|the Met]].<ref>[[Paradox/Quotes#Conversations|Paradox and Wraith conversation 3]]</ref> At some point, the Tome was reportedly seen in New York's black market.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_23.mp3|transcription=The Tome of Anubis, once thought lost to the sands of time, was reportedly spotted here in New York's black market. For this story and more pick up your copy of The New York Oracle today!}}</ref> | Paradox claim to be in possession of the Tome of Anubis. {{HeroIcon|Wraith}} says she thought the Tome was at [[wikipedia:Metropolitan_Museum_of_Art|the Met]].<ref>[[Paradox/Quotes#Conversations|Paradox and Wraith conversation 3]]</ref> At some point, the Tome was reportedly seen in New York's black market.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_23.mp3|transcription=The Tome of Anubis, once thought lost to the sands of time, was reportedly spotted here in New York's black market. For this story and more pick up your copy of The New York Oracle today!}}</ref> | ||
How the time manipulation Paradox uses works is a tightly held secret.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Dynamo|number=1}}</ref> Paradox says time travel "isn't a thing yet".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paradox|file=Chrono_select_04.mp3|transcription=Time travel isn't a thing... yet.}}</ref> | How the time manipulation Paradox uses works is a tightly held secret.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Dynamo|number=1}}</ref> Paradox says time travel "isn't a thing yet".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paradox|file=Chrono_select_04.mp3|transcription=Time travel isn't a thing... yet.}}</ref> | ||
The Paradox Organisation has a council.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paradox|quotes=Paradox/Voice lines#Post-Game|context=(post-game ping)|transcription=Can't wait to tell the Paradox Council about this.}}</ref> It's implied by {{HeroIcon|The Doorman}} that Paradox is afraid of being seen as a failure by the council.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|quotes=The Doorman/Voice lines#Hotel Guest Taunt - Hero Specific|context=(Paradox taunt)|transcription=What will the Paradox council think when you fail in truly spectacular fashion?}}</ref> | |||
=== Personality === | === Personality === | ||
Paradox is playful and jokey, but takes the name of the Paradox Organisation very seriously. She drops the humor if Paradox gets threatened or disrespected.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Holliday|number=4|hero_quote1=Holliday|quote1=So, what's your story, lady? You fall in a vat of clocks?|hero_quote2=Paradox|quote2=It's not wise to mock Paradox.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Seven|number=2}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Abrams|number=2}}</ref> | Paradox enjoys stealing things and winning with style.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Dynamo|number=3|hero_quote1=Dynamo|quote1=Why do you keep stealing things? Don't you have enough?|hero_quote2=Paradox|quote2=Why do you keep reading books? Haven't you read enough?|hero_quote3=Dynamo|quote3=Point taken.}}</ref><ref name=":7" /><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paradox|quotes=Paradox/Quotes#Pulse Grenade|context=(upgrade Pulse Grenade)|transcription=If you're gonna blow something up, you might as well do it with style!}}</ref> She likes to "have fun" with people who entertain her actions as a Paradox member,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Grey Talon|number=1}}</ref> or people who she enjoys messing with.<ref name=":8" /><ref name=":9" /> She is playful and jokey, but takes the name of the Paradox Organisation very seriously. She drops the humor if Paradox gets threatened or disrespected.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Holliday|number=4|hero_quote1=Holliday|quote1=So, what's your story, lady? You fall in a vat of clocks?|hero_quote2=Paradox|quote2=It's not wise to mock Paradox.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Seven|number=2}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Abrams|number=2}}</ref> | ||
Paradox is interested in stealing valuable things and learning secrets. However, she doesn't care about American artifacts in particular.<ref | Paradox is interested in stealing valuable things and learning secrets.<ref name=":10" /><ref name=":11" /> However, she doesn't care about American artifacts in particular.<ref name=":5" /> She admires good craftsmanship.<ref name=":1" /> | ||
Other characters often call Paradox "clever".<ref name=":14">{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s [[Paradox/Quotes#Other Characters|other character interactions]]</ref> | Other characters often call Paradox "clever".<ref name=":14">{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s [[Paradox/Quotes#Other Characters|other character interactions]]</ref> | ||
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Paradox is a woman with broad shoulders and an hourglass figure. Her real appearance is unknown, since her uniform covers her entire body. She wears an oval helmet that seems to have a [[wikipedia:Lava_lamp|lava lamp]]-like liquid inside in the shape of an hourglass, with what looks like breathing holes in the bottom. The helmet is described as a "fishbowl head".<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lash|quotes=Paradox/Quotes#Enemy Heroes|context=(killed Paradox)|transcription=Took down little miss fishbowl head.}}</ref> | Paradox is a woman with broad shoulders and an hourglass figure. Her real appearance is unknown, since her uniform covers her entire body. She wears an oval helmet that seems to have a [[wikipedia:Lava_lamp|lava lamp]]-like liquid inside in the shape of an hourglass, with what looks like breathing holes in the bottom. The helmet is described as a "fishbowl head".<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lash|quotes=Paradox/Quotes#Enemy Heroes|context=(killed Paradox)|transcription=Took down little miss fishbowl head.}}</ref> | ||
She wears a white collar shirt with a wine red scarf, an hourglass-shaped beige overcoat with wine red underside, waist-high tight gray pants, a brown leather belt and leg straps, and thigh-high boots and long gloves that seem made of black latex. Her coat has hourglass-shaped pins. She carries a pocket watch in her coat and an hourglass-shaped machine on her back with a glowing blue material in glass that she draws her powers from. She has blue tubes connecting her coat to her gloves. Her weapon is a futuristic one-handed gun with an unorthodox | She wears a white collar shirt with a wine red scarf, an hourglass-shaped beige overcoat with wine red underside, waist-high tight gray pants, a brown leather belt and leg straps, and thigh-high boots and long gloves that seem made of black latex. Her coat has hourglass-shaped pins. She carries a pocket watch in her coat and an hourglass-shaped machine on her back with a glowing blue material in glass that she draws her powers from. She has blue tubes connecting her coat to her gloves. Her weapon is a futuristic one-handed gun with an unorthodox rectangular shape. | ||
Paradox wears a [[wikipedia:Blue_rose|blue rose]] in her lapel, which do not exist in nature, and are only possible through genetic modification. In art, blue roses are a symbol for mystery and the unattainable. | Paradox wears a [[wikipedia:Blue_rose|blue rose]] in her lapel, which do not exist in nature, and are only possible through genetic modification. In art, blue roses are a symbol for mystery and the unattainable. {{HeroIcon|Billy}} makes a comment on the blue rose.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Billy|quotes=Billy/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Paradox)|transcription=I'll leave the blue flower on your headstone.}}</ref> | ||
== Character Relationships == | == Character Relationships == | ||
=== {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}} === | === {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}} === | ||
Lady Geist has an old grudge against Paradox.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lady Geist|file=Geist_kill_paradox_04.mp3|context=(killed Paradox)|transcription=I've waited 50 years for this.}}</ref> The Paradox Organisation has stolen one of her husband's paintings.<ref>[[Paradox/Quotes#Conversations|Paradox and Lady Geist conversation]]</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lady Geist|file=Geist kill paradox 01.mp3|context=(killed Paradox)|transcription=First my husband. Now me. When will Paradox stay out of my life?}}</ref> Paradox finds Geist fun to mess with.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Lady Geist): ''"You really are fun to mess with, Lady Geist!"''</ref> | Lady Geist has an old grudge against Paradox.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lady Geist|file=Geist_kill_paradox_04.mp3|context=(killed Paradox)|transcription=I've waited 50 years for this.}}</ref> The Paradox Organisation has stolen one of her husband's paintings.<ref>[[Paradox/Quotes#Conversations|Paradox and Lady Geist conversation]]</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Lady Geist|file=Geist kill paradox 01.mp3|context=(killed Paradox)|transcription=First my husband. Now me. When will Paradox stay out of my life?}}</ref> Paradox finds Lady Geist fun to mess with.<ref name=":8">{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Lady Geist): ''"You really are fun to mess with, Lady Geist!"''</ref> | ||
=== {{HeroIcon|Mirage}} === | |||
The Paradox Organisation are a sworn enemy of the Djinn (and by extension Mirage), and the Djinn want to dismantle them.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mirage|quotes=Mirage/Quotes#Enemies|context=(killed Paradox)|transcription=The Djinn's enemies are my enemies.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mirage|quotes=Mirage/Quotes#Enemies|context=(killed Paradox)|transcription=The Djinn won't rest until Paradox is dismantled.}}</ref> Paradox keeps trying to steal [[Nashala Dion|Nashala]] for the [[Paradox Museum]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mirage}}'s in-game [[Mirage/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paradox): ''"Nashala won't end up in one of your museums, Paradox."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Mirage}}'s in-game [[Mirage/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paradox): ''"When will Paradox learn?"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Mirage): ''"That bottle is going to look so pretty in the Paradox Museum."''</ref> | |||
=== {{HeroIcon|Kelvin}} === | === {{HeroIcon|Kelvin}} === | ||
Kelvin is one of Paradox's targets. She says that her colleagues may have already broken into his home before the ritual started.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Kelvin|number=1|hero_quote1=Paradox|quote1=Goes to say, we definitely planned on robbing you during the ritual, but my colleague may or may not have broken into your home yet.}}</ref> | Kelvin is one of Paradox's targets. She says that her colleagues may have already broken into his home before the ritual started.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Kelvin|number=1|hero_quote1=Paradox|quote1=Goes to say, we definitely planned on robbing you during the ritual, but my colleague may or may not have broken into your home yet.}}</ref> | ||
The Paradox Organisation holds Kelvin in high regard, as they consider him "a thief who steals from the dead".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Kelvin|number=3|hero_quote1=Paradox|quote1=You... know you're held in high regard by Paradox, right?|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=Why? I'm an explorer, not a thief.|hero_quote3=Paradox|quote3=An explorer is just a thief that specializes in stealing from the dead.}}</ref> Paradox finds Kelvin fun to mess with.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Kelvin): ''"I think I found a new favorite person to mess with!"''</ref> | The Paradox Organisation holds Kelvin in high regard, as they consider him "a thief who steals from the dead".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Kelvin|number=3|hero_quote1=Paradox|quote1=You... know you're held in high regard by Paradox, right?|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=Why? I'm an explorer, not a thief.|hero_quote3=Paradox|quote3=An explorer is just a thief that specializes in stealing from the dead.}}</ref> Paradox finds Kelvin fun to mess with.<ref name=":9">{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Kelvin): ''"I think I found a new favorite person to mess with!"''</ref> | ||
=== {{HeroIcon|Seven}} === | === {{HeroIcon|Seven}} === | ||
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* Paradox is amazed by the craftsmanship used to create {{HeroIcon|Bebop}}.<ref name=":1">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Bebop|number=1|hero_quote1=Paradox|quote1=You're a marvel to behold, Bebop. Truly exquisite craftsmanship.}}</ref> | * Paradox is amazed by the craftsmanship used to create {{HeroIcon|Bebop}}.<ref name=":1">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Bebop|number=1|hero_quote1=Paradox|quote1=You're a marvel to behold, Bebop. Truly exquisite craftsmanship.}}</ref> | ||
* Paradox is interested in doing business with {{HeroIcon|Wraith}}.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Wraith): ''"And here I thought we could do business."''</ref> Wraith and Paradox have a mutual admiration for each other.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Wraith|number=2|hero_quote1=Wraith|quote1=You know what I like about you, Paradox? You don't just like to win. You like to do it with style.|hero_quote2=Paradox|quote2=The feeling's mutual, Wraith | * Paradox is interested in doing business with {{HeroIcon|Wraith}}.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Wraith): ''"And here I thought we could do business."''</ref> Wraith and Paradox have a mutual admiration for each other.<ref name=":7">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Wraith|number=2|hero_quote1=Wraith|quote1=You know what I like about you, Paradox? You don't just like to win. You like to do it with style.|hero_quote2=Paradox|quote2=The feeling's mutual, Wraith.}}</ref> | ||
* Paradox likes {{HeroIcon|Calico}}, {{HeroIcon|Mo & Krill}} and {{HeroIcon|Viscous}}.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Calico): ''"I thought she was rather charming! A shame it had to end this way..."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Mo & Krill): ''"It's a shame, I liked those two!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Viscous): ''"Ah, he was so adorable!"''</ref> | * Paradox likes {{HeroIcon|Calico}}, {{HeroIcon|Mo & Krill}} and {{HeroIcon|Viscous}}.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Calico): ''"I thought she was rather charming! A shame it had to end this way..."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Mo & Krill): ''"It's a shame, I liked those two!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Viscous): ''"Ah, he was so adorable!"''</ref> | ||
* Paradox loves {{HeroIcon|Warden}}'s conviction.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Warden): ''"Love the conviction, Warden!"''</ref> | * Paradox loves {{HeroIcon|Warden}}'s conviction.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Warden): ''"Love the conviction, Warden!"''</ref> | ||
* Paradox thinks {{HeroIcon|Vyper}} is an insult to her profession as a thief.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paradox|quotes=Paradox/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Vyper)|transcription=You're an insult to my profession, Vyper.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paradox|quotes=Paradox/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Vyper)|transcription=You give thieves a bad name, Vyper.}}</ref> | |||
* Paradox is annoyed that {{HeroIcon|Drifter}} has nothing worth stealing.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Drifter|hero2=Paradox|number=1|hero_quote1=Drifter|quote1=You look annoyed.|hero_quote2=Paradox|quote2=I am annoyed. You don't have anything interesting to steal.}}</ref> | |||
* Paradox warns {{HeroIcon|Holliday}} that the [[OSIC]]'s goals do not align with her goals to stop the [[The Troubadour|Troubadour]].<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Holliday|number=2|hero_quote1=Paradox|quote1=A word of advice, sheriff?|hero_quote2=Holliday|quote2=Can't wait to hear this.|hero_quote3=Paradox|quote3=Don't trust the OSIC. Their goals and your goals are not in alignment.}}</ref> | |||
* {{HeroIcon|Pocket}} used to be a big fan of Paradox,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Pocket|quotes=Pocket/Quotes#Enemies|context=(killed Paradox)|transcription=I used to be a big fan!}}</ref> but now sees her as "just another rich asshole".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Pocket|quotes=Pocket/Quotes#Enemies|context=(killed Paradox)|transcription=You can dress up however you want but at the end of the day, you're just another rich asshole.}}</ref> | |||
* {{HeroIcon|The Doorman}} is actively keeping Paradox out of the Baroness Hotel.<ref name=":6" /> | |||
* {{HeroIcon|Holliday}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Holliday}}'s in-game [[Holliday/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paradox): ''"Time thief? Please, you're just a petty crook."''</ref> {{HeroIcon|Kelvin}},<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Paradox|number=1|hero_quote1=Kelvin|quote1=You have so many gifts and yet you waste them on petty theft and childish stunts.}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Seven}}<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Seven|number=1|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=For all the might your organization wields, you waste it on publicity stunts.|hero_quote2=Paradox|quote2=We don't need to explain ourselves to you.|hero_quote3=Seven|quote3=I would settle for you explaining it to anyone.}}</ref> and {{HeroIcon|Warden}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paradox): ''"All your power... And you squander it on petty nonsense."''</ref> call out Paradox for wasting their power on petty crimes. | * {{HeroIcon|Holliday}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Holliday}}'s in-game [[Holliday/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paradox): ''"Time thief? Please, you're just a petty crook."''</ref> {{HeroIcon|Kelvin}},<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Paradox|number=1|hero_quote1=Kelvin|quote1=You have so many gifts and yet you waste them on petty theft and childish stunts.}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Seven}}<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Seven|number=1|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=For all the might your organization wields, you waste it on publicity stunts.|hero_quote2=Paradox|quote2=We don't need to explain ourselves to you.|hero_quote3=Seven|quote3=I would settle for you explaining it to anyone.}}</ref> and {{HeroIcon|Warden}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Warden}}'s in-game [[Warden/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paradox): ''"All your power... And you squander it on petty nonsense."''</ref> call out Paradox for wasting their power on petty crimes. | ||
* {{PageRef|name=Drifter}},<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Drifter|number=2|hero_quote1=Drifter|quote1=What size jacket do you wear?|hero_quote2=Paradox|quote2=Why?|hero_quote3=Drifter|quote3=Well, it's a nice coat.}}</ref> {{PageRef|name=Ivy}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Ivy}}'s in-game [[Ivy/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (Pass Paradox on Zipline): ''"Love your coat, Paradox!"''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Paige}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paradox): ''"You know, they say never judge a book by its cover, but... You are running around in a trench coat, and a mask, and shooting at people, so I think it's pretty safe to make assumptions... You look great, though!"''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Rem}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Rem}}'s in-game [[Rem/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Paradox): ''"Neat coat."''</ref> and {{PageRef|name=Vyper}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paradox): ''"Gotta say, she really makes the coat work."''</ref> like Paradox's trench coat. | * {{PageRef|name=Drifter}},<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Paradox|hero2=Drifter|number=2|hero_quote1=Drifter|quote1=What size jacket do you wear?|hero_quote2=Paradox|quote2=Why?|hero_quote3=Drifter|quote3=Well, it's a nice coat.}}</ref> {{PageRef|name=Ivy}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Ivy}}'s in-game [[Ivy/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (Pass Paradox on Zipline): ''"Love your coat, Paradox!"''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Paige}},<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paradox): ''"You know, they say never judge a book by its cover, but... You are running around in a trench coat, and a mask, and shooting at people, so I think it's pretty safe to make assumptions... You look great, though!"''</ref> {{PageRef|name=Rem}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Rem}}'s in-game [[Rem/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Paradox): ''"Neat coat."''</ref> and {{PageRef|name=Vyper}}<ref>{{PageRef|name=Vyper}}'s in-game [[Vyper/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (Killed Paradox): ''"Gotta say, she really makes the coat work."''</ref> like Paradox's trench coat. | ||
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* {{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s horn.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Paradox): ''"Sick of those assholes trying to steal my horn..."''</ref> | * {{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s horn.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Celeste}}'s in-game [[Celeste/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Paradox): ''"Sick of those assholes trying to steal my horn..."''</ref> | ||
* {{PageRef|name=Holliday}}'s revolver.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Holliday): ''"That gun has history, Holliday, I want it!"''</ref> | * {{PageRef|name=Holliday}}'s revolver.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Holliday): ''"That gun has history, Holliday, I want it!"''</ref> | ||
* {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}}' research and secrets she holds for Fairfax.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed McGinnis): ''"I want your research, McGinnis."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed McGinnis): ''"What secrets are you hiding for Fairfax, McGinnis?"''</ref> | * {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}}' research and secrets she holds for Fairfax.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed McGinnis): ''"I want your research, McGinnis."''</ref><ref name=":11">{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed McGinnis): ''"What secrets are you hiding for Fairfax, McGinnis?"''</ref> | ||
* [[Nashala Dion|Nashala]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Mirage): ''"Tell you what Mirage: Give me the Djinn, and I'll let you walk."''</ref> | * [[Nashala Dion|Nashala]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Mirage): ''"Tell you what Mirage: Give me the Djinn, and I'll let you walk."''</ref> | ||
* {{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s rare books.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Paige): ''"Bet she has some rare books worth stealin'."''</ref> | * {{PageRef|name=Paige}}'s rare books.<ref name=":10">{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Paige): ''"Bet she has some rare books worth stealin'."''</ref> | ||
* {{PageRef|name=Pocket}}'s suitcase.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Pocket): ''"I want that case, Pocket!"''</ref> | * {{PageRef|name=Pocket}}'s suitcase.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Pocket): ''"I want that case, Pocket!"''</ref> | ||
* {{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s sword.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Yamato): ''"I can't wait to steal that sword!"''</ref> | * {{PageRef|name=Yamato}}'s sword.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Yamato): ''"I can't wait to steal that sword!"''</ref> | ||
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== Removed Lore == | == Removed Lore == | ||
[[File:Chrono card.png|thumb|Chrono (Neon Prime)]] | |||
A different version of Paradox's backstory was accidentally pushed in the captions file in the [[Old Gods, New Blood]] update. It's unknown if this version is older or newer than the current backstory. | A different version of Paradox's backstory was accidentally pushed in the captions file in the [[Old Gods, New Blood]] update. It's unknown if this version is older or newer than the current backstory. | ||
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=== Neon Prime - Chrono === | === Neon Prime - Chrono === | ||
Paradox was named '''Chrono''' in ''[[Neon Prime]]''. | Paradox was named '''Chrono''' in ''[[Neon Prime]]''. | ||
Chrono is enigmatic; Not much is known about their character apart from being the leader of the Paradox thieves guild (compared to hero Paradox's anonymous membership).<ref name=":15">[[Neon_Prime/Lore#Paradox|Neon Prime Lore - Paradox]]</ref> | |||
Conversely, most aspects of the Paradox guild persisted into its current iteration in Deadlock, even retaining its description as an organization that "prides itself on constructing elaborate heists that target the most untouchable of individuals and institutions" and its tradition of displaying stolen items in the Paradox Museum.<ref name=":15"></ref><ref>[[Neon_Prime/Lore#The_Paradox_Museum|Neon Prime Lore - The Paradox Museum]]</ref> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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