Pocket

2025-08-25T03:15:45Z

172.59.14.252: updating some wording to better reflect the current identity we are presented with for pocket :)

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{{Infobox hero
| key = hero_synth
| voice_actor = Greg Chun
| release_date = April 16, 2024
| codenames = Synth; Fairfax
| no_bullet_resist = true
| no_sprint = true
}}
'''Pocket''' is a [[Hero]] in ''[[Deadlock]]''. With a powerful shotgun and highly mobile abilities, they thrive in close encounters. Channelling their magic briefcase to Barrage groups of enemies with spiritual bursts, Pocket may use their sentient cloak to teleport beside their targets and unload their shotgun; disappearing inside their Enchanter's Satchel to avoid return fire. In larger groups, they can unleash an Affliction to slowly eat away at their health, setting their enemies up for a devastating attack.

The eldest heir to [[Fairfax Industries]], Arin "Pocket" Fairfax has been in hiding for over 5 years after a failed assassination attempt. Fearing for their life and wishing to chart their own path, the newly nicknamed Pocket has been keeping their original identity secret while investigating who had tried to kill them.

== Abilities ==
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|-|(1) Barrage=
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| hero_name=Pocket
| ability_num=1
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|-|(2) Flying Cloak=
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| hero_name=Pocket
| ability_num=2
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|-|(3) Enchanter's Satchel=
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| hero_name=Pocket
| ability_num=3
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|-|(4) Affliction=
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| ability_num=4
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== Weapon ==
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== Update history ==
{{Main|Pocket/Update history|l1=Update history}}
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== Background ==
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=== Lore ===
Pocket likely has at least one younger sibling, as their background calls them the "eldest heir" to [[Fairfax Industries]].

It is implied that Pocket was betrothed to [[Mina]], due to an arranged marriage.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|file=Vampirebat kill synth 03.mp3|context=(killed Pocket)|transcription=I should have been a Fairfax.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|file=Vampirebat kill synth 02.mp3|context=(killed Pocket)|transcription=You ruined my life.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|file=Vampirebat kill synth 05.mp3|context=(killed Pocket)|transcription=Arin, you're the worst.}}</ref>

In ''[[The Binding of Oathkeeper]]'', Pocket's father, [[Maximilian Fairfax|Maximilian]], asks [[Lady Geist|Geist]] where Pocket is.<ref>[[The Binding of Oathkeeper|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']] - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn_C9nQ_Ri0&t=1394s Chapter 5B]</ref> Pocket believes Maximilian was behind their attempted assassination,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|Pocket|file=pocket_select_04.mp3|transcription=My father's gift for my 18th birthday was a bullet to the chest. Today is my chance to say 'thank you'.}}</ref> and wants to keep their magic suitcase away from him.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|Pocket|file=pocket_select_02.mp3|transcription=I'll do whatever it takes to keep this case from my father.}}</ref> Pocket also does not trust their mother.<ref>[[Pocket/Quotes#Conversations|Pocket and Bebop conversation]]</ref>

Pocket wants to take control of Fairfax Industries.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Pocket|file=Synth killstreak high 01.mp3|transcription=I am the rightful heir of Fairfax Industries and it will be mine.}}</ref>

Pocket expresses regret for killing most of their enemies and say they only chose violence as a last resort.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Pocket|file=Pocket_unselect_09.mp3|transcription=There has to be a better way than violence.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Pocket|file=Synth killstreak mid 01.mp3|transcription=Please give up, don't make me kill you.}}</ref>
== Character interactions ==

* Despite Pocket's desire to hide their true identity, the other characters seem to be aware of their background and refer to them as an "upstart",<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mirage|file=Mirage ping see synth 02.mp3|transcription=The upstart is here!}}</ref> a "trust fund baby"<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Holliday|file=Astro_ping_see_pocket_02.mp3|transcription=I see the trust fund baby!}}</ref> and a "spoiled brat".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Infernus|file=Inferno ping see synth 02.mp3|transcription=I see that spoiled brat.}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Mina}} hates Pocket for "ruining her life".<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|file=Vampirebat kill synth 03.mp3|context=(killed Pocket)|transcription=I should have been a Fairfax.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|file=Vampirebat kill synth 02.mp3|context=(killed Pocket)|transcription=You ruined my life.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|file=Vampirebat kill synth 05.mp3|context=(killed Pocket)|transcription=Arin, you're the worst.}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Calico}} was the assassin hired to kill Pocket, who survived because the bullet missed their heart.<ref>[[Pocket/Quotes#Conversations|Pocket and Calico conversations]]</ref> Calico says she's "tying up loose ends" when she kills Pocket.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=Nano kill synth 03.mp3|context=(killed Pocket)|transcription=I love tying up loose ends.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Calico|file=Nano kill synth 04.mp3|context=(killed Pocket)|transcription=I'm sure Maximilian will have questions.}}</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Dynamo}} is Pocket's godfather. He recognizes Pocket and says he would have helped them if he knew they were alive.<ref name=":0">[[Pocket/Quotes#Conversations|Pocket conversations]]</ref>
* {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}} thinks Pocket seems familiar, but mistakes them for a street urchin. She thinks Pocket's jacket is stolen.<ref name=":0" />
* {{HeroIcon|Mo & Krill}} protected Pocket and they regard each other as friends.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|Mo & Krill|file=krill_kill_pocket_06.mp3|context=(killed Pocket)|transcription=We protected you, Pocket, and you betrayed us!}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|Mo & Krill|file=krill_kill_pocket_01.mp3|context=(killed Pocket)|transcription=I liked Pocket too!}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Pocket|file=Synth kill krill 04.mp3|context=(killed Mo & Krill)|transcription=I thought we were friends.}}</ref>
* Pocket criticizes {{HeroIcon|McGinnis}} for working for Fairfax Industries.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Pocket|file=Synth kill forge 03.mp3|transcription=You could've made the world a better place. Instead, you chose to do this.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Pocket|file=Synth kill forge 04.mp3|transcription=You're complicit, McGinnis.}}</ref>
* Pocket says {{HeroIcon|Yamato}} would get along with their mother.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Pocket|file=Synth kill yamato 02.mp3|transcription=She would get along with my mother.}}</ref>
* Pocket doesn't like {{PageRef|Wrecker}} and wants to dismantle Eldritch Tactical Solutions.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Pocket|file=Synth ally wrecker killed in lane 01.mp3|transcription=I'm glad Wrecker's dead.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Pocket|file=Synth kill wrecker 04.mp3|transcription=I'll dismantle ETS if it's the last thing I do.}}</ref>
* Pocket says {{PageRef|Vyper}} is more unstable than their parents.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Pocket|file=Synth kill viper 04.mp3|transcription=She makes my parents look stable.}}</ref>

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Pocket card.png|Portrait
File:Pocket MM.png|Icon
File:Pocket Render.png|In-game render
File:Pocket winter.png|[[Seasonal events#Winter|Winter skin]]
File:Pocket Reference Sheet.png|Model sheet
File:Pocket name.png|Name typography
File:Pocket Weapon.png|Weapon - The Black Sheep
File:Pocket card old.png|Previous portrait
File:Pocket icon old.png|Previous icon
File:Synth.png|Synth model ([[Neon Prime]])
</gallery>

== Trivia ==
* Pocket was named '''Synth''' in ''[[Neon Prime]]''. They were later renamed to '''Fairfax'''.
* Pocket is voiced by '''Greg Chun''', who also voices [[Shiv]].<ref>{{YouTubeCite|1=https://youtu.be/cB8SgHZF1GQ?t=229|2=Greg's top 100 Voiceover roles 2025}}</ref>
* Pocket used to have the highest [[Melee Damage|light melee damage]] in the game.

== References ==
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