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Paradox. An artifact of time, and the name of a notorious thieves' guild... one that prides themselves on constructing elaborate heists that target the most untouchable of individuals and institutions. What does Paradox do with the countless artifacts, state secrets, and celebrity paternity tests that they have stolen? Put it on display at pop-up museums, so that they can show the world that no one is out of Paradox’s reach.
Shrouded in mystery, each member of Paradox dons a mask and takes on the organization's name. They are everywhere. They are nowhere. And if they want something, they are inevitable.
Overview
Paradox has a few motivations in the ritual, the main one being to prove herself to the Paradox Organisation, partially for bragging rights.[1][2][3][4] It's implied that one of Paradox's goals in the ritual is to steal something from the opposing Patron (such as the 
Hidden King's crown) and display it at the Paradox Museum.[5][6][3] It's also implied that Paradox wants to show that she's fit to lead the Paradox Organisation by completing the ritual.[7] Her exact wish is unknown, but there are dozens of possibilities according to the Patrons.[8]
Biography
Not much is known about Paradox herself. She's Scottish and a "bored rich person",[9][10] who gladly gave up her identity to join the Paradox Organisation.[11] The helmet Paradox wears can be taken off (as it's just a mask),[12] but what Paradox does in her free time is unknown.
Paradox is nicknamed as "The Time Thief".[13]
Paradox is currently trying to find a way to break into the Baxter Society's manor house,[14] the Baroness Hotel,[15] and 
McGinnis' lab.[16] Paradox was expecting 
Venator to come after her at some point, implying the Paradox Organisation has robbed the Vatican before.[17]
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.[18][19][20]
Other characters often call Paradox "clever".[21]
Information
How the time manipulation Paradox uses works is a tightly held secret.[22] Paradox says time travel "isn't a thing yet".[23]
Paradox wears a 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.
Character Relationships
Abrams has been investigating the Paradox Organisation outside of his case with the Tome.[24]
Paradox threatens Abrams to stop asking questions about them.[25]
Character Interactions
- Paradox is amazed by the craftsmanship used to create
Bebop.[26] - Paradox is interested in doing business with
Wraith.[27] - Paradox knows exactly who
Pocket is.[28][29]
- Paradox loves messing with
Lady Geist and 
Kelvin.[32][33] - Paradox likes
Calico, 
Mo & Krill and 
Viscous.[34][35][36] - Paradox loves
Warden's conviction.[37] - Kelvin is one of Paradox's targets.[38]
Seven wants to commission Paradox for a job.[39]- Lady Geist has an old grudge against Paradox.[40] The Paradox Organisation has stolen one of her husband's paintings.[41][42]
Holliday,[43] Kelvin,[44] Seven[45] and Warden[46] call out Paradox for wasting their power on petty crimes.
Drifter,[47] 
Ivy,[48] 
Paige,[49] 
Rem[50] and 
Vyper[51] like Paradox's trench coat.- Both
Raven and Paradox claim to be in possession of the Tome of Anubis. Wraith says she thought the Tome was at the Met.[52][53]
- At some point, the Tome of Anubis was reportedly seen in New York's black market.[54]
Thefts
Paradox has shown interest in stealing a wide variety of objects belonging to the other characters. Some of these objects include:
Abrams' Tome.[55]
Celeste's horn.[56]- Holliday's revolver.[57]
- McGinnis' research and secrets she holds for Fairfax.[58][59]
- Nashala.[60]
- Paige's rare books.[61]
- Pocket's suitcase.[62]
Yamato's sword.[63]
There are also some things Paradox has successfully stolen prior to the ritual, such as:
Removed Lore
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.
It reads:
“The mysterious organization known as Paradox has vexed law enforcement across the globe for almost a generation.
Claiming to have a net worth higher than the GDP of most developed nations; the coalition of elite grifters, cat-burglars, and gentlemen thieves that make up Paradox no longer steal for money; but rather to prove to each other (and the world) that there is nothing they can't do.
Putting their illicit spoils on public display at so-called "pop up museums"; Paradox brazenly taunts institutions all while the public clamors for more.
They are everywhere. They are nowhere. And if you possess something they want… they are inevitable.
Neon Prime - Chrono
Paradox was named Chrono in Neon Prime.
References
- ↑ Hidden King's in-game voice line (Paradox Start): "Complete the ritual, and be the envy of your fellows in Paradox!"
- ↑ Hidden King's in-game voice line (Paradox Start): "This is the moment you've been waiting for. To prove to the world you're as good as you claim to be. Don't let yourself down. Summon the Hidden King!"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1
Archmother's in-game voice line (Paradox Start): "You seek the validation of your colleagues, Paradox? Then steal the crown of the Hidden King and become legend!"
- ↑
Paradox's in-game voice line (Post-Game Ping): "Can't wait to tell the Paradox Council about this."
- ↑ Paradox's in-game voice line (Post-Game Ping): "This is going to make a hell of an exhibit in the museum."
- ↑ Hidden King's in-game voice line (Paradox Start): "Paradox. Today marks the greatest heist you've ever performed. Don't fail your King."
- ↑ Hidden King's in-game voice line (Paradox start) - "Once you summon the Hidden King, the other members of Paradox will know why you are fit to lead."
- ↑ Hidden King's in-game voice line (Paradox Start): "Paradox, your mind is ablaze with possibilities. I look forward to seeing what you claim as your reward for completing the ritual."
- ↑ Paradox And Haze Conversation 2 - "This may surprise you, Haze, but as a Scottish woman I don't particularly give a shit about American artifacts."
- ↑ Paradox And Lady Geist Conversation 3 - "I'm assuming your ilk likes to brag about what they stole." - "We're a bunch of bored rich people, of course we brag about what we stole."
- ↑ Paradox's in-game voice line (Select): "I gave up my name to join Paradox. And it's a choice I would gladly make again."
- ↑ Paradox And Holliday Conversation 3 - "How often do you take the mask off?" - "You think I keep this on all the time?"
- ↑ Paradox's other character interactions
- ↑ Paradox And Grey Talon Conversation 2
- ↑ Paradox's in-game voice line (Killed Doorman): "You can't keep me out of The Baroness forever, Doorman!"
- ↑ McGinnis' in-game voice line (Killed Paradox): "Maybe Paradox will stop tryna raid my lab."
- ↑ Paradox's in-game voice line (Killed Venator): "Was wondering when they'd send you after me."
- ↑ Paradox And Holliday Conversation 4 - "So, what's your story, lady? You fall in a vat of clocks?" - "It's not wise to mock Paradox."
- ↑ Paradox And Seven Conversation 2
- ↑ Paradox And Abrams Conversation 2
- ↑ Paradox's other character interactions
- ↑ Paradox And Dynamo Conversation 1
- ↑ Paradox's in-game voice line - "Time travel isn't a thing... yet."
- ↑ Paradox And Abrams Conversation 3 - "You look uneasy, detective." - "Just wondering if we're going to have a problem." - "With the ritual upon us, Paradox has bigger concerns than your nose in our business. So no, you have nothing to fear from me."
- ↑ Paradox And Abrams Conversation 2
- ↑ Paradox And Bebop Conversation 1 - "You're a marvel to behold, Bebop. Truly exquisite craftsmanship."
- ↑ Paradox's in-game voice line (Killed Wraith): "And here I thought we could do business."
- ↑ Paradox's in-game voice line (Killed Pocket): "So the heir to Fairfax Industries has graced us with their presence."
- ↑ Paradox's in-game voice line (Killed Pocket): "You can change your name, Arin, but I know who you really are."
- ↑ Pocket's in-game voice line (killed Paradox) - "I used to be a big fan!"
- ↑ Pocket's in-game voice line (killed Paradox) - "You can dress up however you want but at the end of the day, you're just another rich asshole."
- ↑ Paradox's in-game voice line (Killed Lady Geist): "You really are fun to mess with, Lady Geist!"
- ↑ Paradox's in-game voice line (Killed Kelvin): "I think I found a new favorite person to mess with!"
- ↑ Paradox's in-game voice line (Killed Calico): "I thought she was rather charming! A shame it had to end this way..."
- ↑ Paradox's in-game voice line (Killed Mo & Krill): "It's a shame, I liked those two!"
- ↑ Paradox's in-game voice line (Killed Viscous): "Ah, he was so adorable!"
- ↑ Paradox's in-game voice line (Killed Warden): "Love the conviction, Warden!"
- ↑ Paradox And Kelvin Conversation 1 - "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."
- ↑ Paradox and Seven conversation - Seven: "Does Paradox take commisions?"
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Paradox) - "I've waited 50 years for this."
- ↑ Paradox and Lady Geist conversation
- ↑ Lady Geist's in-game voice line (killed Paradox) - "First my husband. Now me. When will Paradox stay out of my life?"
- ↑ Holliday's in-game voice line (Killed Paradox): "Time thief? Please, you're just a petty crook."
- ↑ Kelvin And Paradox Conversation 1 - "You have so many gifts and yet you waste them on petty theft and childish stunts."
- ↑ Paradox And Seven Conversation 1 - "For all the might your organization wields, you waste it on publicity stunts." - "We don't need to explain ourselves to you." - "I would settle for you explaining it to anyone."
- ↑ Warden's in-game voice line (Killed Paradox): "All your power... And you squander it on petty nonsense."
- ↑ Paradox And Drifter Conversation 2 - "What size jacket do you wear?" - "Why?" - "Well, it's a nice coat."
- ↑ Ivy's in-game voice line (Pass Paradox on Zipline): "Love your coat, Paradox!"
- ↑ Paige's in-game 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!"
- ↑ Rem's in-game voice line (killed Paradox): "Neat coat."
- ↑ Vyper's in-game voice line (Killed Paradox): "Gotta say, she really makes the coat work."
- ↑ Raven's in-game voice line - "I have the Canopic Jar, I have the Tome of Anubis. All I need to do now is summon the Patron."
- ↑ Paradox and Wraith conversation 3
- ↑ Newscaster's in-game voice line - "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!"
- ↑ Paradox's in-game voice line (Killed Abrams): "The tome will be mine, Abrams!"
- ↑ Celeste's in-game voice line (killed Paradox): "Sick of those assholes trying to steal my horn..."
- ↑ Paradox's in-game voice line (Killed Holliday): "That gun has history, Holliday, I want it!"
- ↑ Paradox's in-game voice line (Killed McGinnis): "I want your research, McGinnis."
- ↑ Paradox's in-game voice line (Killed McGinnis): "What secrets are you hiding for Fairfax, McGinnis?"
- ↑ Paradox's in-game voice line (Killed Mirage): "Tell you what Mirage: Give me the Djinn, and I'll let you walk."
- ↑ Paradox's in-game voice line (Killed Paige): "Bet she has some rare books worth stealin'."
- ↑ Paradox's in-game voice line (Killed Pocket): "I want that case, Pocket!"
- ↑ Paradox's in-game voice line (Killed Yamato): "I can't wait to steal that sword!"
- ↑ Seven & Paradox Conversation 2 - Paradox: "What is it worth it to you to have your safehouses location... Not exposed?"
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