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{{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> | {{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. | 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 == | == 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. | 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]]: ''"First my husband, now me. When will Paradox stay out of my life?"''</ref><ref>[[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> | * 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 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 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 == | == Trivia == | ||