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{{Quotation|[[Grey Talon]]|The only thing I expect from Paradox is style over substance.}}The Paradox Organisation is a guild of thieves who want to show the world that there's nothing they can't steal.

== Summary ==
The Paradox Organisation, also known as Paradox for short, is a group of bored rich thieves who steal various objects of interest.<ref name=":0">[[Paradox/Quotes#Conversations|Lady Geist & Paradox Conversation 3]] - {{PageRef|name=Paradox}}: ''"We're a bunch of bored rich people, of course we brag about what we stole."''</ref> Whatever Paradox steals is presented at the [[Paradox Museum]], a pop-up gallery open to the public with the intention of showing the world that Paradox can steal from anyone.<ref name=":1">{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s background: ''"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."''</ref> 

The Paradox Organisation does not exclusively steal artifacts: they also steal state secrets and blackmail on celebrities.<ref name=":1" />

{{HeroIcon|Paradox}} (the playable character) is one member of the Paradox Organisation. Each member of Paradox wears a mask and a coat,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s background: ''"Shrouded in mystery, each member of Paradox dons a mask and takes on the organization's name."''</ref><ref>[[Drifter/Quotes#Conversations|Drifter & Paradox Conversation 2]] - {{PageRef|name=Drifter}}: ''"Well, it's a nice coat."'' - {{PageRef|name=Paradox}}: ''"All members of Paradox wear one."''</ref> and gives up their name to join the organisation.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (Select): ''"I gave up my name to join Paradox."''</ref>

The members of Paradox work mostly independently, gathering together a few times a year to discuss their thefts.<ref>[[Paradox/Quotes#Conversations|Paradox & Lady Geist Conversation 1]] - {{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}: ''"How often do your little social club gather?"'' - {{PageRef|name=Paradox}}: ''"A few times a year."''</ref><ref name=":0" /> The thefts of each Paradox member is "based on individual interest and challenge".<ref>[[Paradox/Quotes#Conversations|Seven & Paradox Conversation 3]] - {{PageRef|name=Seven}}: ''"Does Paradox take commissions?"'' - {{PageRef|name=Paradox}}: ''"... No. Our jobs are based on individual interest and challenge."''</ref>

The origins of the Paradox Organisation are unknown. Their oldest known theft seems to be one of [[Johann Geist|Johann Geist's]] paintings, which happened 50 years before the events of the game.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Paradox): ''"I've waited fifty years for this."''</ref><ref name=":2" />

== Thefts ==
The Paradox Organisation has had several artifacts on its radar. Some thefts have been successful, some have yet to be committed, and some have failed.

* Paradox has successfully stolen [[wikipedia:Ghent_Altarpiece|The Ghent Altarpiece]], the Tome of Anubis, some form of blackmail on [[Maximilian Fairfax|Fairfax]],<ref>[[Paradox/Quotes#Conversations|Wraith and Paradox Conversation 3]] - {{PageRef|name=Paradox}}: ''"Blackmail on Fairfax, the Ghent Altarpiece, the Tome of Anubis..."''</ref> a [https://www.museoomero.it/en/opere/bust-of-homer/ hellenistic Bust of Homer],<ref>[[Paradox/Quotes#Conversations|Lady Geist & Paradox Conversation 2]] - {{HeroIcon|Paradox}}: ''"It had a hellenistic bust of Homer!"''</ref> one of [[Minor characters#Johann Geist|Johann Geist's]] paintings,<ref>{{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}}'s in-game [[Lady Geist/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Paradox): ''"First my husband, now me. When will Paradox stay out of my life?"''</ref><ref name=":2">[[Paradox/Quotes#Conversations|Lady Geist & Paradox Conversation 1]] - {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}}: ''"I heard a rumor that you had one of my husband's paintings."''</ref> [https://fords.org/lincolns-assassination/booths-deringer/ Booth's Deringer],<ref>[[Paradox/Quotes#Conversations|Haze & Paradox Conversation 2]]</ref> and the location of {{PageRef|name=Seven}}'s safehouse.<ref>[[Paradox/Quotes#Conversations|Seven & Paradox Conversation 2]] - {{PageRef|name=Paradox}}: ''"What is it worth it to you to have your safehouses location... Not exposed?"''</ref>
* The Paradox Organisation has shown interest in robbing {{PageRef|name=Kelvin}}'s home during the ritual. {{PageRef|name=Paradox}}, the playable hero, has shown personal interest in {{PageRef|name=Abrams}}' tome,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Abrams): ''"The tome will be mine, Abrams!"''</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=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> [[Minor characters#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> rare books {{PageRef|name=Paige}} may have,<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=Pocket}}'s suitcase,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Pocket): ''"I want that case, Pocket!"''</ref> and {{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>
* The Paradox Organisation has tried, and failed, to break into the [[The Baxter Society|Baxter Society]]'s Manor House, although they haven't given up trying.<ref>[[Grey Talon/Quotes#Conversations|Grey Talon & Paradox Conversation 2]]</ref> They have also been unsuccessful at breaking into the [[Baroness Hotel]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}'s in-game [[Paradox/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (Killed Doorman): ''"You can't keep me out of The Baroness forever, Doorman!"''</ref> The Paradox Organisation keep trying to steal {{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>

== Trivia ==

* The Paradox Organisation is wary of {{PageRef|name=Abrams}}.<ref>[[Abrams/Quotes#Conversations|Abrams & Paradox Conversation 2]] - {{PageRef|name=Paradox}}: ''"We like secrets and you seem to have a knack for finding them. But a word of advice. Some things aren't meant to be revealed. Stop asking questions about us."''</ref>
* Paradox holds {{PageRef|name=Kelvin}} in high regard.<ref>[[Paradox/Quotes#Conversations|Paradox & Kelvin Conversation 3]] - {{PageRef|name=Paradox}}: ''"You... Know you're held in high regard by Paradox, right?"''</ref>

== References ==
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