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== Overview ==
Seven's motive and wish in the [[ritual]] is to achieve "[[wikipedia:Apotheosis|apotheosis]]",<ref name=":1">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Seven|hero2=Viscous|number=2|hero_quote1=Viscous|quote1=So what do you do?|hero_quote2=Seven|quote2=Strive for apotheosis.}}</ref> meaning that Seven wants to become a god, or gain godlike powers.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Seven}}'s in-game [[Seven/Quotes#Post-Game|voice line]] (post-game ping): ''"My ascension is nigh!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Seven}}'s in-game [[Seven/Quotes#Post-Game|voice line]] (post-game ping): ''"Look on the face of your new god!"''</ref>

=== Biography ===
Seven's life before his execution is shrouded in mystery. He mentions that he had to "scurry with the rats since he was a child",<ref>{{PageRef|name=Seven}}'s in-game [[Seven/Quotes#Storm Cloud|voice line]] (upgrade Storm Cloud): ''"I've had to scurry with the rats since I was a child. Now they will be the ones who run."''</ref> and has done research on the [[Astral Gates]], crediting {{HeroIcon|Dynamo|l1=Professor Dynamo}} as an influence in his work.<ref name=":3">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Seven|hero2=Dynamo|number=2|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=I'm a fan of your work, Professor.|hero_quote2=Dynamo|quote2=I am... flattered and horrified in equal measure.|hero_quote3=Seven|quote3=Your research into the Astral Gates paved the way for my own. In my rare moments of doubt, sometimes I even wonder if I would have become the man I am were it not for you.}}</ref> Seven mentions that he once loved someone,<ref name=":4">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Seven|hero2=Dynamo|number=1|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=I don't understand you, Professor. You've been bestowed a great gift, and you're willing to throw it all away for nothing.|hero_quote2=Dynamo|quote2=Easy words to say when you've never loved someone.|hero_quote3=Seven|quote3=No. Easy words to say when you have.}}</ref> and the {{PageRef|name=Archmother}} says that Seven had a destiny that was denied to him, then his lover tried to steal that destiny for themselves.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Archmother|file=Patron female ally gigawatt start 05.mp3|context=(Seven start)|transcription=First, your destiny was denied to you. Then your lover tried to steal it for themselves. But now, with the Archmother's help, it can finally be yours.}}</ref>

Seven claims he was imprisoned in [[Lost Whisper]] because he "offended small-minded simpletons with fragile egos".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Seven|hero2=Abrams|number=3|hero_quote1=Abrams|quote1=What did you do to end up in Lost Whisper?|hero_quote2=Seven|quote2=I offended small-minded simpletons with fragile egos.}}</ref> He was also supposedly arrested for doing black/eldritch magic.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Billy|quotes=Billy/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Seven)|transcription=Only difference between you and me is that I never got arrested for doin' some black magic, cause I'm not a moron leaning over his skis!}}</ref> How Seven survived the botched execution is unknown, although Seven implies getting caught and sent to Lost Whisper was part of his plan.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Seven|hero2=Infernus|number=3|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=What do I have to fear from an inept government?|hero_quote2=Infernus|quote2=Inept? They caught you before.|hero_quote3=Seven|quote3=Oh sure they did.}}</ref> The gear placed on his head during the execution has become stuck, and he believes it's impossible to remove.<ref name=":2" /> 

In the present day, Seven is hiding from the [[OSIC]] in New York's subway tunnels.<ref name=":10" /><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Seven|hero2=Mo & Krill|number=2}}</ref> Seven's escape from Lost Whisper isn't public knowledge, but there is a rumour about it that the [[The New York Oracle|New York Oracle]] is investigating.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=Newscaster_seasonal_headline_16.mp3|transcription=The Oracle's own Allie Kincaid teases that her next interview will be... electrifying!}}</ref> A reporter from the New York Oracle named [[Allie Kincaid|Allie Kinkaid]] is writing a story on Seven and seems to be in contact with him.<ref name=":11">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Seven|hero2=Holliday|number=1 (VN)|hero_quote1=Holliday|quote1=How do you know Allie?|hero_quote2=Seven|quote2=You haven't heard? She's writing a story about me.}}</ref><ref name=":12">[[Holliday's visual novel]] - [[Holliday's visual novel/Transcription#Chapter 2b - Deep Conversations At The Waffle House|Chapter 2b]]</ref>

It's implied that Seven's true identity is [[Ettrick]], an old acquaintance of {{HeroIcon|Kelvin}}'s who disappeared after the fundraiser for the arctic expedition that claimed Kelvin's life.<ref name=":13" /><ref name=":5" /><ref name=":14" />

=== Personality ===
Seven is intelligent and eloquent, demonstrating knowledge on esoteric topics such as [[Astral Gates]] and the [[Ixian]] language.<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Seven|quotes=Seven/Quotes#Enemies|transcription=Shioth valosh, Apollo.}}</ref> He has a strong conviction that exceptional magic users should use their powers, regardless of how others might judge them for it. He criticizes those whom he perceives to be "wasting" their gifts,<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":9" /><ref name=":7" /> and respects those who take action to change the world.<ref name=":8" /><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Seven|hero2=Vindicta|number=2|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=I'm grateful to fight besides someone who has shed the albatross of morality.}}</ref> The other heroes don't trust Seven and often consider him to be scary and evil.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Seven}}'s [[Seven/Quotes#Enemy Heroes|other hero interactions]]</ref>

Seven craves power and knowledge, refusing to let anyone stop him from learning or doing what he wants.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Seven|hero2=Dynamo|number=3|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=I mean no disrespect, Professor, but some things may be beyond you.|hero_quote2=Dynamo|quote2=Many things are, but if I let that stop me from trying to learn, I wouldn't be... Well, I probably would still have my body.|hero_quote3=Seven|quote3=Hmm... Perhaps we're cut from the same cloth.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Seven|hero2=Ivy|number=2|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=That being said, if you have an ill timed bout of heroism and try to stop me from reaching my destiny, I will make you suffer.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Seven|quotes=Seven/Quotes#pre-game|context=(pre-game ping)|transcription=No one will stop me from getting what I deserve.}}</ref> He is extremely confident in his abilities and intends to take over New York.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Ivy|hero2=Seven|number=1|hero_quote1=Ivy|quote1=I'm not sure how I feel about working with you...|hero_quote2=Seven|quote2=Grateful. You should feel grateful.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Seven|hero2=Holliday|number=5|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=Our victory is assured.|hero_quote2=Holliday|quote2=Is that so?|hero_quote3=Seven|quote3=Look who stands with you. They don't have a chance.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Seven|quotes=Seven/Quotes#select|context=(select)|transcription=This city suits me. And it will be mine.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Seven|quotes=Seven/Quotes#unselect|context=(unselect)|transcription=Ah, I have a burgeoning empire to run anyway.}}</ref> He calls himself a "visionary" and believes he will become powerful enough for the [[Patron|Patrons]] to bow to him.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Seven|hero2=Grey Talon|number=1|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=Someone's confident.|hero_quote2=Seven|quote2=Someone's a visionary.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Seven}}'s in-game [[Seven/Quotes#Post-Game|voice line]] (post-game ping): ''"Soon, the Patrons will bow to me."''</ref>

Seven has a deep sense of self-importance and is quick to snap back at others when he believes he's been disrespected.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Seven|hero2=Apollo|number=2|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=I don't have time to wax poetic about the indignities I suffered.|hero_quote2=Apollo|quote2=Just enough time to wax poetic about brushing me off?|hero_quote3=Seven|quote3=Silence, child!}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Seven|hero2=Celeste|number=3|hero_quote1=Celeste|quote1=You totally look like someone that would lose to Lash.|hero_quote2=Seven|quote2=Be silent.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Seven|hero2=Lash|number=3|hero_quote1=Lash|quote1=Glowstick. It's your new nickname.|hero_quote2=Seven|quote2=Call me that again and I will pop your eyes like grapes.}}</ref> 

Seven says he doesn't like murder, but rather is "indifferent" to it.<ref name=":0">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Seven|hero2=Infernus|number=2}}</ref> He does enjoy letting fear sink into his victims, however.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Seven}}'s in-game [[Seven/Quotes#Static Charge|voice line]] (upgrade Static Charge): ''"It's important to let the fear sink in."''</ref>

=== Appearance ===
Seven is a charred undead man wearing a ragged striped black, yellow and orange prison uniform. His face seems to be melted, showing a black skull with yellow plasma in its mouth, nose hole and cheeks and 4 additional holes (often confused for his eyes). His eyes are obscured by a blindfold and a large metallic circular headgear with 3 tesla coils on top, connected by wires to a leather chestpiece with a gauge and a plate with the number "4279". On his back is an electricity gauge with loose wires that goes up when he uses {{AbilityIcon|Storm Cloud}}. He has round metallic pieces on his shoulder, and leather straps with metal cuffs and chains on his hands, feet and hip. His weapon is a rifle with coils attached.

When using {{AbilityIcon|Storm Cloud}}, Seven's body flashes as a skeleton.

Seven's appearance and whether he was human or [[Ixian]] before his execution is unknown.

=== Information ===
Seven's name may be a reference to [[wikipedia:Numerology|Numerology]], in which the number 7 is associated with spirituality and the search for knowledge.<ref>Numerology.com - ''[https://www.numerology.com/articles/about-numerology/single-digit-number-7-meaning/ The Meaning of Number 7 in Numerology]''</ref>

Seven's chestplate has numbers that form a [[wikipedia:Japanese_wordplay#Goroawase|Gorowase]], a form of Japanese wordplay with numbers. 4279 can be read as Shi (4) Ni (2) Na (7) Ku (9) = Shininaku (死になく), or "Become unkillable" (rough translation).

== Character Relationships ==

=== {{HeroIcon|Kelvin}} ===
Seven has a one-sided hatred towards Kelvin for unknown reasons.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Seven|file=Gigawatt_kill_kelvin_05.mp3|context=(killed Kelvin)|transcription=It was always going to come down to you and me, Kelvin.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Seven|number=1}}</ref><ref name=":52">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Seven|number=2|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=Don't worry Kelvin, I won't let you die.|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=Heh, I thought you hated me.|hero_quote3=Seven|quote3=I do. But if anyone is going to kill you, it's going to be me.}}</ref>

Kelvin thinks Seven "seems familiar".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Kelvin|file=Kelvin kill gigawatt 02.mp3|context=(killed Seven)|transcription=He seemed... familiar.}}</ref> When being healed by Kelvin, Seven is reminded of "old times".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Seven|file=Gigawatt_ally_kelvin_clutch_heal_02.mp3|context=(healed by Kelvin)|transcription=Like old times, eh Kelvin?}}</ref>

Both Seven and Kelvin have an interest on researching Astral Gates.<ref name=":322">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Seven|hero2=Dynamo|number=2|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=I'm a fan of your work, Professor.|hero_quote2=Dynamo|quote2=I am... flattered and horrified in equal measure.|hero_quote3=Seven|quote3=Your research into the Astral Gates paved the way for my own. In my rare moments of doubt, sometimes I even wonder if I would have become the man I am were it not for you.}}</ref><ref>{{BackgroundCite|name=Kelvin|quote=A famed adventuring scientist, Kelvin made it his life’s mission to explore and understand the unknowable. So naturally when rumors surfaced regarding an 8th astral gate hidden in the arctic, Kelvin couldn’t build an expedition team fast enough.}}</ref>

Seven believes Kelvin has a bigger ego than {{HeroIcon|Lash}}.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Seven|file=Gigawatt kill lash 01.mp3|context=(killed Lash)|transcription=His ego is almost as big as Kelvin's.}}</ref>

A likely possibility is that Seven is Kelvin's old friend [[Edrick|Ettrick]], who "vanished". {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}} says Ettrick "caused a scene" at one of Kelvin's fundraisers.<ref name=":13">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Kelvin|hero2=Lady Geist|number=3|hero_quote1=Lady Geist|quote1=Whatever happened to your friend that cause a scene at your fundraiser? His name was... Edward? Edgar, something like that?|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=Ettrick. (...) I don't know. I tried to find him when I returned to New York, but it's like he's vanished.}}</ref> This is supported by one of Seven's lines to Kelvin that mirrors one of Kelvin's lines about Ettrick.<ref name=":5">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Seven|hero2=Kelvin|number=2|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=Don't worry Kelvin, I won't let you die.|hero_quote2=Kelvin|quote2=Heh, I thought you hated me.|hero_quote3=Seven|quote3=I do. But if anyone is going to kill you, it's going to be me.}}</ref><ref name=":14">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Kelvin|file=Kelvin revenge kill.mp3|context=(revenge kill)|transcription=If someone's going to kill me, it's going to be Ettrick, not you.}}</ref> Kelvin pushed Ettrick away due to his "ambition", which aligns with Seven's ambition to achieve apotheosis.<ref name=":6">{{HeroIcon|The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt - Hero Specific|voice line]] (taunt Kelvin): ''"You pushed away Ettrick for his ambitions, yet remained a slave to your own."''</ref> Seven also believes that mentors "use the young to achieve glories they could not achieve on their own", possibly referring to Kelvin.<ref name=":17">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Seven|hero2=Graves|number=2|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=No, because mentors only teach what they want you to learn. They are craven and use the young to live glories they could not achieve on their own.}}</ref>

=== {{HeroIcon|Haze}} ===
Haze has been ordered to hunt and kill Seven.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Haze|quotes=Haze/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Seven)|transcription=You hid yourself from me for the last time.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Haze|quotes=Haze/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Seven)|transcription=I've had my eye on Seven for a while.}}</ref> Haze has dreamed of the moment she kills Seven.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Haze|quotes=Haze/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed Seven)|transcription=I'll tell you a secret, Seven: I've dreamed of this moment.}}</ref>

When on the same team, Seven taunts Haze for working alongside him and asks how soon will they start fighting each other once the ritual is over.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Seven|number=2|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=Do your superiors know you're helping me?|hero_quote2=Haze|quote2=We're not having this conversation.|hero_quote3=Seven|quote3=Aw, struck a nerve?}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Haze|hero2=Seven|number=3}}</ref>

=== [[Allie Kinkaid]] ===
Allie is writing a story on Seven and seems to be in contact with him.<ref name=":11" /><ref name=":12" />

In ''[[Holliday's visual novel]],'' Allie gets {{HeroIcon|Holliday}} in contact with Seven.

=== {{HeroIcon|The Doorman}} ===
Seven knows that the Doorman isn't normal and wants to uncover his secrets.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Seven}}'s in-game [[Seven/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed The Doorman): ''"I will know your secrets, Doorman!"''</ref><ref>{{HeroIcon|Seven}}'s in-game [[Seven/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed The Doorman): ''"This is far from over, Doorman!"''</ref>

The Doorman thinks Seven is far from becoming the god that he wishes to be,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|quotes=The Doorman/Quotes#Enemies|context=(killed Seven)|transcription=You are miles away from the god you wish you were, Seven!}}</ref> and believes he's more delusional than {{HeroIcon|Lash}}.<ref>{{HeroIcon|The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Seven): ''"And people say Lash is delusional!"''</ref>

== Character Interactions ==

* Seven criticizes {{HeroIcon|Dynamo}} for wanting to "throw away" the "great gift" of his star form,<ref name=":4" /> teases {{HeroIcon|Infernus}} for "putting on a muzzle" and "wasting" his powers,<ref name=":02">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Seven|hero2=Infernus|number=2}}</ref><ref name=":9">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Seven|hero2=Infernus|number=1|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=All your power, and you waste it as a bartender?}}</ref> criticizes {{HeroIcon|Celeste}} for masking her power at a sideshow,<ref name=":10">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Seven|hero2=Celeste|number=1|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=You mask your power in a circus sideshow. It's pathetic!|hero_quote2=Celeste|quote2=You're living in tunnels.|hero_quote3=Seven|quote3=I'm hiding from federal agents, not trying to be queen in a kingdom of misfits!}}</ref> and says {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}} is "wasting her brilliance" working for [[Fairfax Industries]].<ref name=":7">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Seven|hero2=McGinnis|number=1|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=All your brilliance is wasted toiling for Fairfax.}}</ref>
** Seven respects {{HeroIcon|Ivy}} for "seeing the world as it was and deciding it was not acceptable to her".<ref name=":8">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Seven|hero2=Ivy|number=2|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=I respect you, Ivy.|hero_quote2=Ivy|quote2=I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop.|hero_quote3=Seven|quote3=Nah, I mean it. You saw the world as it was and decided it was not acceptable to you. That's to be commended.}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Paradox}} is aware of Seven's safehouse in the tunnels and threatens to reveal its location.<ref>[[Paradox/Quotes#Conversations|Seven & Paradox Conversation 2]] - {{HeroIcon|Paradox}}: ''"What is it worth it to you to have your safehouse's location... Not exposed?"''</ref> Seven wants to commission Paradox for a job.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Seven|hero2=Paradox|number=3}}</ref>
* Seven warns {{HeroIcon|Graves}} that her mentor is using her to "live glories they could not achieve on their own".<ref name=":17" /> He also warns Graves that the path she's on will eventually get her killed. Seven warns Graves because he "hates to see talent wasted".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Graves|hero2=Seven|number=1}}</ref>
** Graves would like to be Seven's "intern".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Graves|quotes=Graves/Quotes#Enemies|context=(killed Seven)|transcription=I wonder if he takes interns?}}</ref>
* Seven warns {{HeroIcon|Rem}} to stay away from anyone who mentions the [[OSIC]], claiming that they won't help Rem get home.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Rem|hero2=Seven|number=3|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=Listen to me. If the ritual fails and you are on your own, stay away from anyone who mentions the OSIC!|hero_quote2=Rem|quote2=Why?|hero_quote3=Seven|quote3=They will not help you get home. Trust me.}}</ref> Rem finds Seven scary.<ref>[[Rem/Quotes|Rem and Seven Conversation 1]]</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}} offers help to remove Seven's headgear.<ref name=":2">{{ConvoCite|hero1=Seven|hero2=McGinnis|number=2}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Paige}} swears she won't let her brother turn out like Seven.<ref>{{HeroIcon|Paige}}'s in-game [[Paige/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Seven): ''"I won't let my brother end up like you, Seven!"''</ref>
* According to {{HeroIcon|Rem}}, Seven smells like "evil s'mores".<ref>{{HeroIcon|Rem}}'s in-game [[Rem/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Seven): "''He smells like evil s'mores.''"</ref> This contrasts {{HeroIcon|Kelvin}}'s scent of "nice s'mores."<ref>{{HeroIcon|Rem}}'s in-game [[Rem/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Kelvin): "''He smells like nice s'mores.''"</ref>

== Holliday's Visual Novel ==
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Seven makes an appearance in ''Holliday's visual novel'', currently untitled. Below is a brief summary of the existing chapters.

Note: Holliday's visual novel is currently inaccessible to the main game, instead being something planned for release in the future. As such, everything in the current visual novel is prone to change, as it is still undergoing development.

=== [[Holliday's visual novel/Transcription|Chapter 2b]] ===
Seven is set to make an appearance in Holliday's visual novel, presumably in chapter 3d.

In chapter 2b, {{HeroIcon|Holliday}} meets with her friend [[Minor characters|Allie Kinkaid]] to talk about a lead Allie had towards finding the [[The Troubadour|Troubadour]]. Allie says she has a tip from someone with a "unique insight", and that the person with the tip wanted to help Holliday directly instead of the police. Allie refuses to reveal the identity of the tipper due to journalistic intergrity, despite Holliday's frustrations. Allie offers to get Holliday in contact with her source if she really wants to.

While everything beyond chapter 2 is unknown, in-game conversations between Seven and Holliday reveal that Allie's source is Seven.<ref name=":11" /> What Seven knows about the Troubadour and why he wants to help Holliday is currently unknown.

== Removed Lore ==
[[File:Gigawatt Neon Prime.png|thumb|182x182px|Gigawatt (Neon Prime)]]

=== Removed character interactions ===

* Seven originally had kill lines towards {{PageRef|name=Paradox}} that implied he wanted to take over the Paradox Organisation.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Seven}}'s removed [[Seven/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Paradox): ''"Your organization will be mine, Paradox."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Seven}}'s removed [[Seven/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Paradox): ''"Paradox needs a new leader."''</ref> These lines were removed in the [[Update:January 22, 2026|Old Gods, New Blood]] update.

=== Neon Prime - Gigawatt ===
Seven was named '''Gigawatt''' In ''[[Neon Prime]]''.
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