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'''Seven''' is a brutal and maniacal killer who takes a particular pleasure in electrocuting his enemies with a variety of abilities. Beginning engagements by stunning a foe with Static Charge, Seven activates a chain lightning Power Surge on his burst-fire rifle and unleashes a Lightning Ball to shock down his opponent quickly. Channeling the spirit of the storm, Seven can begin or end encounters by unleashing his Storm Cloud to electrocute all enemies within range that are not quick enough to escape.
'''Seven''' is a powerful and brutal mystic with control over electricity and lightnings. Starting engagements by stunning a foe with Static Charge, Seven activates a chain lightning Power Surge on his burst-fire rifle and unleashes a Lightning Ball to shock down his opponent quickly. Channeling the spirit of the storm, Seven can begin or end encounters by unleashing his Storm Cloud to electrocute all enemies within range that are not quick enough to escape.


An escaped death row prisoner, Seven is a deadly serial killer who massacred his former jailers and escaped from the toughest occult prison. Nobody knows exactly what he did before being imprisoned, but many citizens of the world now fear what Seven will do with his new-found freedom.
It is not stated what actions lead to Seven being sent prisoner to [[Lost Whisper]], yet at the day of his execution Seven managed to escape, obliterating everyone who kept him in captivity for years in the process. Finally free, Seven's singular goal is to participate in [[Maelstrom|the ritual]] and reach apotheosis<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhEME31GGnA Seven and Viscous conversation] - Viscous: ''"So what do you do?"'' Seven: ''"Strive for apotheosis."''</ref>. And he will not stop before anything, or anyone who would stand in the way.


== Abilities ==
== Abilities ==
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* Word "Apotheosis" means the glorification of a subject to divine level<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apotheosis Wikipedia article on Apotheosis] Apotheosis, also called divinization or deification, is the glorification of a subject to divine levels and, commonly, the treatment of a human being, any other living thing, or an abstract idea in the likeness of a deity. </ref>, implying that Seven wants to become a god, or gain godlike powers.
* Seven during ''Deadlock'' Pre-Alpha (''[[Neon Prime]]'') was named '''Gigawatt'''.
* Seven during ''Deadlock'' Pre-Alpha (''[[Neon Prime]]'') was named '''Gigawatt'''.
* Seven and [[Grey Talon]] are currently the only heroes whose Move Speed is directly affected by [[Spirit Power]].
* Seven and [[Grey Talon]] are currently the only heroes whose Move Speed is directly affected by [[Spirit Power]].
* Seven is the only character who parries with his back.
* Seven is the only character who parries with his back.
* Seven<nowiki/>'s clothes 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). A reference to his background.
* Seven<nowiki/>'s clothes 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). A reference to his background.
* Seven<nowiki/> describes his motivation as "striving for [[wikipedia:Apotheosis|apotheosis]]", which can be understood as elevating himself to the status of a god.<ref>[https://youtu.be/Bu0mTSuAoXc?si=NM6GRpzSk6nNFBDe Seven and Viscous conversation] - Viscous: ''"So what do you do?"'' Seven: ''"Strive for apotheosis."''</ref>
* Seven<nowiki/> has done research on the [[Astral Gates]], and he credits [[Dynamo|Professor Dynamo]] as an influence in his work.<ref name=":0">[[:File:Gigawatt match start dynamo gigawatt convo02 03.mp3|Seven and Dynamo conversation]] ''-'' Seven: ''I'm a fan of your work, Professor. (...) 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<nowiki/> has done research on the [[Astral Gates]], and he credits [[Dynamo|Professor Dynamo]] as an influence in his work.<ref name=":0">[[:File:Gigawatt match start dynamo gigawatt convo02 03.mp3|Seven and Dynamo conversation]] ''-'' Seven: ''I'm a fan of your work, Professor. (...) 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<nowiki/> has a one-sided rivalry with [[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>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZBLiBhH08g Seven and Kelvin conversation] - Kelvin: "''Why do you hate me so much?"'' Seven: "''The Patron will reveal all."'' Kelvin: "''And then what?"'' Seven: "''And then I'll let you stew on when I'll come to kill you."''
* Seven<nowiki/> has a one-sided rivalry with [[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>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZBLiBhH08g Seven and Kelvin conversation] - Kelvin: "''Why do you hate me so much?"'' Seven: "''The Patron will reveal all."'' Kelvin: "''And then what?"'' Seven: "''And then I'll let you stew on when I'll come to kill you."''