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[[File:Geist Tombstone.png|alt=A tombstone that says "HIER RUHT FAMILIE GEIST", showing the birth and death dates of Johann, Walter, and Jeanne Geist.|thumb|The Geist family tombstone|270x270px]] | [[File:Geist Tombstone.png|alt=A tombstone that says "HIER RUHT FAMILIE GEIST", showing the birth and death dates of Johann, Walter, and Jeanne Geist.|thumb|The Geist family tombstone|270x270px]] | ||
[[File:1934 box.png|thumb|268x268px|Box in Yellow Lane dated 1934]] | [[File:1934 box.png|thumb|268x268px|Box in Yellow Lane dated 1934]] | ||
''For the timeline of Deadlock's development, see [[Deadlock#Development]].'' | ''For the timeline of Deadlock's development, see [[Deadlock#Development]].''{{Quotation|[[Warden]]'s background|Most people think the supernatural came into the world 50 years ago. They’re wrong.}} | ||
{{Quotation|[[Warden]]'s background|Most people think the supernatural came into the world 50 years ago. They’re wrong.}} | |||
The following is a list of known dated events in the ''[[Deadlock]]'' timeline. | The following is a list of known dated events in the ''[[Deadlock]]'' timeline. | ||
== Timeline == | == Timeline == | ||
The Deadlock timeline and time period are kept purposefully ambiguous, as the game is still in development and story aspects are subject to change. However, based on context clues such as references to the 1949 musical [[wikipedia:South_Pacific_(musical)|South Pacific]]<ref name=":0">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_39.mp3|transcription=Rodgers and Hammerstein's latest musical 'South Pacific' has become the hottest ticket in town. With some would-be theater-goers selling 1/8th of their souls to scalpers for prime seating!}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Ivy|file=Tengu unselect 03.mp3|context=(in Spanish and English)|transcription=Talvez deberia comprar tickets for South Pacific. (Maybe I should buy tickets for South Pacific.)}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Viscous|file=Viscous_unselect_06.mp3|transcription=The Patrons can wait. I want to see South Pacific | The Deadlock timeline and time period are kept purposefully ambiguous, as the game is still in development and story aspects are subject to change. However, based on context clues such as references to the 1949 musical [[wikipedia:South_Pacific_(musical)|South Pacific]]<ref name=":0">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_39.mp3|transcription=Rodgers and Hammerstein's latest musical 'South Pacific' has become the hottest ticket in town. With some would-be theater-goers selling 1/8th of their souls to scalpers for prime seating!}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Ivy|file=Tengu unselect 03.mp3|context=(in Spanish and English)|transcription=Talvez deberia comprar tickets for South Pacific. (Maybe I should buy tickets for South Pacific.)}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Viscous|file=Viscous_unselect_06.mp3|transcription=The Patrons can wait. I want to see South Pacific.}}</ref> by various characters, it can be inferred that the game takes place circa the 1930s-1940s (see ''Historical References'' below). The buildings in the Cursed Apple use architectural references from New York City up to 1932.<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3378301007</ref> Even so, there are visual references from later in the 20th century: [[Shiv]]'s design is reminiscent of a 1950s [[wikipedia:Greaser_(subculture)|Greaser]], while [[Billy]] is inspired by 1970s [[wikipedia:Punk_subculture|Punks]]. The computer in the [[Hideout]] is similar to the 1973 [[wikipedia:Xerox_Alto|Xerox Alto]], one of the first personal computers, albeit with a typewriter keyboard. | ||
The timeline below is based on mentioned in-game events and the [[The Binding of Oathkeeper|Lady Geist visual novel]]. Events without a specific year use the date of the ritual as a reference point. | The timeline below is based on mentioned in-game events and the [[The Binding of Oathkeeper|Lady Geist visual novel]]. Events without a specific year use the date of the ritual as a reference point. | ||
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|1805 | |1805 | ||
|[[Minor characters | |[[Minor characters|Johann Geist]] is born<ref name=":2">[[The Binding of Oathkeeper|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']] - [https://youtu.be/nn_C9nQ_Ri0?si=AHesE7-c8IwTX-Jd&t=1921 Chapter 5H]</ref> | ||
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|1815 | |1815 | ||
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|1850 | |1850 | ||
|[[Minor characters | |[[Minor characters|Walter Geist]] is born<ref name=":2" /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|1880 | |1880 | ||
|[[Minor characters | |[[Minor characters|Johann Geist]] dies<ref name=":2" /> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|50 years B.R. (Before the ritual) | |50 years B.R. (Before the ritual) | ||
|The first [[Maelstrom]] occurs. The existence of the supernatural is revealed to humanity.<ref>{{BackgroundCite|name=Warden|quote=Most people think the supernatural came into the world 50 years ago.}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Vindicta}} is brought back to Earth as a ghost, {{HeroIcon|Dynamo}} loses his body and becomes a dying star, and {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}} makes a deal with [[Oathkeeper]] in exchange for eternal youth. | |The first [[Maelstrom]] occurs. The existence of the supernatural is revealed to humanity.<ref>{{BackgroundCite|name=Warden|quote=Most people think the supernatural came into the world 50 years ago.}}</ref> {{HeroIcon|Vindicta}} is brought back to Earth as a ghost, {{HeroIcon|Dynamo}} loses his body and becomes a dying star, and {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}} makes a deal with [[Oathkeeper]] in exchange for eternal youth. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|31 years B.R. | |31 years B.R. | ||
|{{HeroIcon|Dynamo}} marries [[Minor characters#Marla|Marla]]<ref>[[Dynamo/Quotes#Conversations|Dynamo and Kelvin conversation]]</ref> | |{{HeroIcon|Dynamo}} marries [[Minor characters#Marla|Marla]]<ref>[[Dynamo/Quotes#Conversations|Dynamo and Kelvin conversation]]</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|18-20 years B.R. | |18-20 years B.R. | ||
|{{HeroIcon|Ivy}} comes to life<ref>[[Ivy#Background|Ivy's background]] says it was 18 years ago, but in the [[Ivy's visual novel|visual novel]] she says it has been 20 years</ref> | |{{HeroIcon|Ivy}} comes to life<ref>[[Ivy#Background|Ivy's background]] says it was 18 years ago, but in the [[Ivy's visual novel|visual novel]] she says it has been 20 years</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |10 years B.R. | ||
|{{HeroIcon| | |{{HeroIcon|Grey Talon}} retires<ref>{{BackgroundCite|name=Grey Talon|quote=Wesley Grey Talon spent close to 40 years hunting monsters that preyed on man before finally deciding to find a replacement and lay down his bow.}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|5 years B.R. | |5 years B.R. | ||
|[[Ixia|South Ixia]] joins the US.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_63.mp3|transcription=Next week will mark the 5 year anniversary of South Ixia officially joining the United States as its 52nd state.}}</ref> An assassination attempt | |[[Ixia|South Ixia]] joins the US.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_63.mp3|transcription=Next week will mark the 5 year anniversary of South Ixia officially joining the United States as its 52nd state.}}</ref> An assassination attempt occurs on {{HeroIcon|Pocket}}'s 18th birthday and they are thought to have been killed,<ref>{{BackgroundCite|name=Pocket|quote=Arin Fairfax, the eldest heir to Fairfax Industries, has been living in hiding for the past 5 years after being shot and left for dead on their 18th birthday.}}</ref> leading {{HeroIcon|Mina}} to become a vampire. | ||
|- | |- | ||
|6 months B.R. | |6 months B.R. | ||
|[[The Troubadour]] murders multiple people in Illinois and disappears<ref>{{BackgroundCite|name=Holliday|quote=When she confronted him he exploded into a murder of crows and flew away. That was 6 months ago}}</ref> | |[[Minor characters|The Troubadour]] murders multiple people in Illinois and disappears<ref>{{BackgroundCite|name=Holliday|quote=When she confronted him he exploded into a murder of crows and flew away. That was 6 months ago}}</ref> | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Year of the ritual | |Year of the ritual | ||
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List of references to real-world historical events, groups and individuals in ''Deadlock'' and their real-world dates. | List of references to real-world historical events, groups and individuals in ''Deadlock'' and their real-world dates. | ||
* [[wikipedia:Salem_witch_trials|Salem Witch Trials]]<ref name=":4" /> - 1692-1693 | * [[wikipedia:Salem_witch_trials|Salem Witch Trials]]<ref name=":4" /> - 1692-1693 | ||
* [[wikipedia:Catherine_the_Great|Catherine the Great]]<ref name=":5">{{BackgroundCite|name=Raven|quote=Led by the specter of Catherine the Great, the Soviet Empire has flourished in a brave new world of mysticism.}}</ref> - Died in 1796 | * [[wikipedia:Catherine_the_Great|Catherine the Great]]<ref name=":5">{{BackgroundCite|name=Raven|quote=Led by the specter of Catherine the Great, the Soviet Empire has flourished in a brave new world of mysticism.}}</ref> - Died in 1796 | ||
* [[wikipedia:George_Frederick_Cooke|George Frederick Cooke]]<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_52.mp3|transcription=George Frederick Cooke is primed to take the stage once more. But are audiences ready to see a headless ghost as a leading man?}}</ref> - Died in 1812 | * [[wikipedia:George_Frederick_Cooke|George Frederick Cooke]]<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_52.mp3|transcription=George Frederick Cooke is primed to take the stage once more. But are audiences ready to see a headless ghost as a leading man?}}</ref> - Died in 1812 | ||
* [[wikipedia:Grigori_Rasputin|Grigori Rasputin]]<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Raven|file=Operative select 08.mp3|transcription=Rasputin has best not meddle in my plans.}}</ref> - Died in 1916 | * [[wikipedia:Grigori_Rasputin|Grigori Rasputin]]<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Raven|file=Operative select 08.mp3|transcription=Rasputin has best not meddle in my plans.}}</ref> - Died in 1916 | ||
* [[wikipedia:House_of_Romanov|Romanov family]]<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Raven|file=Operative select 09.mp3|transcription=The Romanovs don't take kindly to failure.}}</ref> - Executed in 1918 | * [[wikipedia:House_of_Romanov|Romanov family]]<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Raven|file=Operative select 09.mp3|transcription=The Romanovs don't take kindly to failure.}}</ref> - Executed in 1918 | ||
* [[wikipedia:Soviet_Union|Soviet Union]] ("Soviet Empire")<ref name=":5" /> - Created in 1922 | * [[wikipedia:Soviet_Union|Soviet Union]] ("Soviet Empire")<ref name=":5" /> - Created in 1922 | ||
* [[wikipedia:Harry_Houdini|Harry Houdini's]] death<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_05.mp3|transcription=Is Harry Houdini really dead? Recent reports suggest that the legendary magician's final trick was to escape death itself!}}</ref> - 1926 | * [[wikipedia:Harry_Houdini|Harry Houdini's]] death<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_05.mp3|transcription=Is Harry Houdini really dead? Recent reports suggest that the legendary magician's final trick was to escape death itself!}}</ref> - 1926 | ||
* [[wikipedia:Coney_Island_Cyclone|Coney Island Cyclone]] roller coaster<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=Newscaster_headline_46.mp3|transcription=A necromancer harvesting fear from the Coney Island cyclone was arrested today. Coney Island officials could not be reached for comment.}}</ref> - Opened in 1927 | * [[wikipedia:Coney_Island_Cyclone|Coney Island Cyclone]] roller coaster<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=Newscaster_headline_46.mp3|transcription=A necromancer harvesting fear from the Coney Island cyclone was arrested today. Coney Island officials could not be reached for comment.}}</ref> - Opened in 1927 | ||
* [[wikipedia:The_Rockettes|Radio City Rockettes]] dance company<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_seasonal_headline_13.mp3|transcription=The tree is lit, the Rockettes are kicking, and magic is in the air. It's holiday time in New York!}}</ref> - Moved to New York in 1932 | * [[wikipedia:The_Rockettes|Radio City Rockettes]] dance company<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_seasonal_headline_13.mp3|transcription=The tree is lit, the Rockettes are kicking, and magic is in the air. It's holiday time in New York!}}</ref> - Moved to New York in 1932 | ||
* [[wikipedia:Boston_Celtics|Boston Celtics]] team<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Shopkeeper|file=Shopkeeper_hotdog_t4_lash_01.mp3|transcription=Wow, if it isn't the poster boy for the Celtics!}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Trapper|file=trapper_select_03.mp3|transcription=First I summon a god, then I watch the Knickerbockers destroy the Celtics!}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_seasonal_headline_09_alt_01.mp3|transcription=The Knickerbockers' losing streak continues, after a humiliating defeat to the Celtics. In unrelated news, no one likes the Celtics.}}</ref> - Founded in 1946 | * [[wikipedia:Boston_Celtics|Boston Celtics]] team<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Shopkeeper|file=Shopkeeper_hotdog_t4_lash_01.mp3|transcription=Wow, if it isn't the poster boy for the Celtics!}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Trapper|file=trapper_select_03.mp3|transcription=First I summon a god, then I watch the Knickerbockers destroy the Celtics!}}</ref><ref name=":7">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_seasonal_headline_09_alt_01.mp3|transcription=The Knickerbockers' losing streak continues, after a humiliating defeat to the Celtics. In unrelated news, no one likes the Celtics.}}</ref> - Founded in 1946 | ||
* Knickerbockers team ([[wikipedia:New_York_Knicks|New York Knicks]])<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":7" /> - Founded in 1947 | * Knickerbockers team ([[wikipedia:New_York_Knicks|New York Knicks]])<ref name=":6" /><ref name=":7" /> - Founded in 1947 | ||
* The [[wikipedia:Central_Intelligence_Agency|CIA]]<ref>{{BackgroundCite|name=Haze|quote=The Occult Security and Investigation Commission is a black box government organization that makes the CIA look transparent.}}</ref><ref>{{BackgroundCite|name=Wrecker|quote=From CIA-employed seers identifying threats decades before they rise to power to occult pacts made in smoky backrooms}}</ref> - Formed in 1947 | * The [[wikipedia:Central_Intelligence_Agency|CIA]]<ref>{{BackgroundCite|name=Haze|quote=The Occult Security and Investigation Commission is a black box government organization that makes the CIA look transparent.}}</ref><ref>{{BackgroundCite|name=Wrecker|quote=From CIA-employed seers identifying threats decades before they rise to power to occult pacts made in smoky backrooms}}</ref> - Formed in 1947 | ||
* | * [[wikipedia:South_Pacific_(musical)|South Pacific (Broadway Musical)]]<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":3" /> - Opened in April 1949 | ||
* | * [[wikipedia:The_Lion,_the_Witch_and_the_Wardrobe|The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (book)]]<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Paige|quotes=Paige/Quotes#Hero-Specific Voice Lines|context=(ping Billy)|transcription=Let's take out Mr. Tumnus!}}</ref> - Published in 1950 | ||
* [[wikipedia:United_States_Environmental_Protection_Agency|The United States Environmental Protection agency]]<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|quotes=The_New_York_Oracle#Headlines|context=newscaster_headline_77|transcription=The EPA has issued another sanction to Fairfax Industries. Citing their improper disposal of spiritual waste was not just an affront to nature, but a threat to it!}}</ref> - Formed in 1970 | * [[wikipedia:United_States_Environmental_Protection_Agency|The United States Environmental Protection agency]]<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|quotes=The_New_York_Oracle#Headlines|context=newscaster_headline_77|transcription=The EPA has issued another sanction to Fairfax Industries. Citing their improper disposal of spiritual waste was not just an affront to nature, but a threat to it!}}</ref> - Formed in 1970 | ||
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* Some posters on the map used to show specific dates, such as a Jazz Festival poster dated 1927 and a Rescue Beam poster dated 1939. Those posters have either been edited or removed from the map over time. | * Some posters on the map used to show specific dates, such as a Jazz Festival poster dated 1927 and a Rescue Beam poster dated 1939. Those posters have either been edited or removed from the map over time. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
[[Category:Lore]] | [[Category:Lore]] | ||
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