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Apollo

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{{HeroTabs}}
{{Infobox hero
| key = hero_fencer
| voice_actor = Chester Rushing
| release_date = February 12, 2026
| codenames = Fencer
}}

'''Apollo''' is a [[Hero]] in ''[[Deadlock]]''. With Flawless Advance the fencer begins his approach, timing his strikes perfectly to inflict more damage. Counter-attacks aren't a concern for Apollo, as a flourish of his blade deflects the damage and triggers a quick Riposte, and Disengaging Sigil allows him to jump out of the fray with ease. For his final blow, Apollo dons his fencer's mask and channels [[Ixia]]'s might with Itani Lo Sahn, leaving enemies defeated in his wake.

Apollo was released on [[Update:February 12, 2026|February 12, 2026]] as the last hero of the [[Old Gods, New Blood]] update.

== Abilities ==
{{Ability tabs
| name=Apollo
| ability2_notes=
* Riposte can deflect attacks from [[Unit|NPCs]].
| ability3_notes=
* In the initial cast phase of Flawless Advance, Apollo will perform a lunge in the direction he's [[Walking|moving]] towards. If Apollo has no movement input (using WASD or jumping), he will stand still in his current position. This move is not affected by inertia horizontally, but it is affected vertically: If Apollo casts while jumping or falling with no input he will lunge upwards/downwards.
}}

== Weapon ==
{{WeaponCard|key=hero_fencer}}Pride of Ixia has no damage falloff and deals no damage beyond its max range.

== Background ==
{{Fates Tale|fencer}}
=== Lore ===
Apollo is 18 years old<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Celeste|number=3|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=Most 18-year-olds aren't about to summon an Elder God.}}</ref> and is referred to as "''the Prince of [[Ixia]]"''<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (ally Apollo killstreak): ''"The prince of Ixia will stand triumphant!"''</ref> or "''Crown Prince of North Ixia",'' though he finds the title inaccurate.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Mo & Krill|number=3|hero_quote1=Mo & Krill|quote1=Well, if it isn't the Crown Prince of North Ixia!|hero_quote2=Apollo|quote2=That's not my title.}}</ref> His father is referred to as a warlord, and has the authority equivalent to a governor and a general.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Graves|number=3|hero_quote1=Graves|quote1=How is someone kind of a warlord?|hero_quote2=Apollo|quote2=It's a cultural thing. You don't have a word in English for someone who wields the power of a governor and a general the way we do in Ixia.|hero_quote3=Graves|quote3=I mean we do. It's warlord.}}</ref> Apollo is proud of his father and believes his father is proud of him.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=McGinnis|number=1|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=I'm proud of my father, and he's proud of me.}}</ref> His father says "loyalty is everything" and "the first step to victory begins with crushing the enemy's hope".<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Calico|number=2|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=Father says loyalty is everything.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Riposte|voice line]] (upgrade Riposte): ''"Father always said: the first step to victory begins with crushing the enemy's hope."''</ref> When killing {{PageRef|name=Silver}}, Apollo mentions that his father would've turned her into a cloak.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Silver): ''"My father would have turned her into a cloak."''</ref>

Apollo holds his Ixian culture in very high regard.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Archmother}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Apollo start): ''"The pride you have for your culture is inspiring! Complete the ritual, so that all may see the might of Ixia!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}' in-game [[Infernus/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Apollo): ''"That guy made being Ixian his whole personality."''</ref> He refers to the other playable Ixians, {{PageRef|name=Abrams}} and {{PageRef|name=Infernus}}, as his "brothers".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Abrams): ''"Why aren't you standing with me, brother?!"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Allies|voice line]] (ally Infernus destroys objective): ''"It's an honor to fight alongside my brother!"''</ref> While he doesn't hate humans, he believes Ixians are above them.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Abrams|number=3}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Infernus): ''"Have some self-respect, Infernus! Stop being a human's hired help!"''</ref> Apollo is content at [[Blackmore Academy]],<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Dynamo|number=1|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=It's a good school. The teachers are competent and the student body well connected.}}</ref> but he refuses to see New York as his home and is only here because his father wanted him to be.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Mirage|number=2|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=I live in New York. It will never be my home.}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Abrams|number=2|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=It's not Ixia, but it's tolerable. <-> I'm here because my father asked me to be, not because I want to... But, only a fool doesn't make the most out of every opportunity.}}</ref> Ixian is his native language.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Infernus|number=4}}</ref>

Apollo was taught fencing at a young age, having learned Riposte when he was only 5 years old.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Riposte|voice line]] (upgrade Riposte): ''"This was drilled into me since I was five."''</ref> He seems to be a fencing champion,<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Kill Enemy Hero|voice line]] (melee kill): ''"There's a reason I'm a champion."''</ref> and hopes to one day represent Ixia at the Olympics.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Apollo|quotes=Apollo/Quotes#Select|context=(select)|transcription=Mark my words, I will represent Ixia in the Olympics. It's only a matter of time.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Apollo|quotes=Apollo/Quotes#Unselect|context=(unselect)|transcription=I can't be an Olympian if I'm dead.}}</ref> Apollo inherited his sword from his father.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"My father entrusted me with this blade, and I will honor him."''</ref>

Apollo's wish is unknown, but he seems to be fighting for the sake of Ixia.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Archmother}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Apollo start): ''"Hear me, Apollo! You are destined to surpass your father, and bring glory to all of Ixia!.. but before any of that can happen, you need to complete the ritual."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Kelvin|number=2}}</ref> While mentioned that Apollo's father expects great things from him,<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Hidden King}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Patrons|voice line]] (Apollo start): ''"Your father expects great things from you, and you will exceed them all! It's time to summon the Hidden King."''</ref> Apollo claims that he isn't fighting in the ritual for his father.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Kelvin|number=3|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=I'm not completing the ritual for my father!}}</ref>

Apollo is extremely confident in his skills and believes himself to be the best.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Select|voice line]] (select): ''"My father doesn't have high expectations for me; he has appropriate expectations for me. After all, when you're the best, why shouldn't you expect success?"''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Kill Enemy Hero|voice line]] (melee kill): ''"Look on the bright side: you lost to the best."''</ref> He holds honor and discipline in high regards.<ref>[[Apollo/Quotes#Conversations|Apollo and Mo & Krill conversation 2]] - {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}: ''"I hope you're not above fighting dirty"'' - {{PageRef|name=Apollo}}: ''"There's no honor in that."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Seven|number=3|hero_quote1=Seven|quote1=Once I've rendered them helpless, run them through.|hero_quote2=Apollo|quote2=There's no honor in stabbing someone who can't defend themselves!}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Warden): ''"The man had discipline and conviction… it's a shame he didn't fight for us."''</ref> His attitude often causes other characters to regard him as vain.<ref name=":0">{{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}'s in-game [[Mo & Krill/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Apollo): ''"And now I feel like I've seen what Lash acted like as a teenager."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Holliday}}'s in-game [[Holliday/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Apollo): ''"He thought he was God's gift."''</ref>

Apollo says his life has been personally affected by political assassinations.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Vindicta|number=2|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=As someone whose life has been affected by political assassinations, I have... complicated feelings.}}</ref> Notably, while he speaks often of his father, he never mentions his mother.

The symbol etched in Disengaging Sygil is Apollo's family sigil.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Disengaging Sigil|voice line]] (upgrade Disengaging Sygil): ''"The sigil of my family will protect me."''</ref> He has fond memories of his father teaching him how to cast it.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Disengaging Sigil|voice line]] (upgrade Disengaging Sygil): ''"I have fond memories of father teaching me this..."''</ref>

Apollo has no siblings.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Rem|number=2|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=I'm an only child.}}</ref>

Apollo believes [[Maximilian Fairfax]] is a "great man".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Pocket): ''"Your father's a great man, Pocket… it's a shame you fell so short."''</ref> Both Apollo and his father are fans of [[Fairfax Industries]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed McGinnis): ''"A pity you're not on my side, McGinnis. My father would be a fan."''</ref>

== Character interactions ==

* Apollo and {{PageRef|name=Graves}} are classmates, and are each other's lab partners.<ref name=":1">{{PageRef|name=Graves}}' in-game [[Graves/Quotes#Enemy|voice line]] (killed Apollo): ''"Great, I killed my lab partner..."''</ref>

* Apollo is shocked that {{PageRef|name=Infernus}} doesn't speak Ixian nor care for Ixian culture.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Infernus|number=1}}</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Infernus|number=4}}</ref>

* Apollo respects {{PageRef|name=Ivy}} but believes she shouldn't have saved Spanish Harlem, believing that they should've saved themselves rather than rely solely on Ivy.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Ivy): ''"You're a noble woman, Ivy. I'm sure we'll meet again."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Ivy|number=3}}</ref>

* Apollo respects {{PageRef|name=Mirage}} and {{PageRef|name=Warden}} for their conviction and honor.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Mirage|number=3}}</ref><ref name=":2" />
** Apollo sends his father's regards to [[Nashala Dion|Ambassador Nashala]].<ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Mirage): ''"My father sends his regards to Ambassador Nashala."''</ref><ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Mirage|number=1}}</ref>

* Apollo accidentally invites {{PageRef|name=Viscous}} to one of his father's galas.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Viscous|number=1}}</ref>

* Apollo commends {{PageRef|name=Vindicta}} for her war against the [[Friends of Humanity]], although he dislikes her dishonorable tactics.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Vindicta|number=2|hero_quote1=Apollo|quote1=Your war on the Friends of Humanity is commendable, even if your tactics are less than honorable...}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Apollo}}'s in-game [[Apollo/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Vindicta): ''"Only a coward kills a man at a distance."''</ref>

* {{PageRef|name=Haze}} is worried about Apollo participating in the ritual since him dying would cause an international incident.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=Apollo|hero2=Haze|number=2|hero_quote1=Haze|quote1=If you die, there's going to be an international incident.}}</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed Apollo): ''"Wonder who we're going to frame for this."''</ref>
* {{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}} compares Apollo to a teenage version of {{PageRef|name=Lash}}.<ref name=":0" />

== Update history ==
{{Update history}}

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Apollo card.png|Apollo's card.
File:Apollo.png|Apollo's icon.
File:Apollo Gloat.png|Gloat portrait for Apollo
File:Apollo Critical Health.png|Critical health portrait for Apollo
File:Apollo Render.png|Apollo in-game render.
File:Apollo Reference Sheet.png|Apollo reference sheet
File:Apollo name.png|Apollo's typography.
File:Apollo Weapon.png|Apollo's weapon - Pride of Ixia.
File:Apollo VoterPoster.jpg|"Vote for Apollo" poster/spray from the 1/23/26 major update.
File:Vote Apollo Damaged.png|Damaged "Vote Apollo" poster.
File:Apollo Thank You Voting Poster.png|Thanks for voting Apollo!
File:Apollo Thank You Voting Poster Damaged.png|Down with the Monarchy!
File:Apollo Vote Box.png|Apollo splash art from the vote screen.
File:Apollo Sticker.png|Apollo's voter sticker.
File:Apollo's Rapier.png|Apollo's Rapier hint at the hideout.
File:Apollo shadow.png|Apollo's shadow at the hideout.
File:Apollo leak.png|Leaked unfinished Apollo model.
File:Apollo leak portrait.png|Leaked unfinished Apollo portrait.
</gallery>

== Trivia ==
* Apollo was first teased in the [[Hideout]] with a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapier rapier] over the item shop.
* A possible inspiration for Apollo is the hero concept [https://forums.playdeadlock.com/threads/hero-fencer-deadlocks-version-of-genji.60811/ Fencer] (Apollo's original codename) by player nathanieljbrill in the ''Deadlock'' forums. The Fencer concept used a sword as the primary weapon and had the abilities to slow enemies, deflect incoming attacks, and use a charged attack.
* "Striving Towards Perfection in the Hideout" is displayed as one's status in the in-game Friends List when playing as Apollo in the [[Hideout]].
* Apollo's ultimate "''Itani Lo Sahn''" is Ixian for "''I have no equal''".<ref>2026-02-12 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"[It] means 'I have no equal'"''</ref>

== References ==
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| newscaster_headline_50 || [[File:Newscaster headline 50.mp3]] || Science catching up to mysticism? It seems impossible, but these metaphysicists aren't giving up.
|-
| newscaster_headline_51 || [[File:Newscaster headline 51.mp3]] || Djinn ambassador [[Minor Characters#Nashala Dion|Nashala Dion]] has arrived in New York as negotiations continue. But, is the US Government really okay with selling Wyoming? For this story and more pick up The New York Oracle today.
|-
| newscaster_headline_52 || [[File:Newscaster headline 52.mp3]] || [[wikipedia:George Frederick Cooke|George Frederick Cooke]] is primed to take the stage once more. But are audiences ready to see a headless ghost as a leading man?
|-
| newscaster_headline_53 || [[File:Newscaster headline 53.mp3]] || Is Trinity Church an undead time-bomb waiting to explode? We talked with premier necromancer Frederick Toten to get his take.
|-
| newscaster_headline_54 || [[File:Newscaster headline 54.mp3]] || An attempt on [[John Hathorne|John Hathorne's]] life has raised security concerns for the controversial speaker's upcoming New York appearance.
|-
| newscaster_headline_55 || [[File:Newscaster headline 55.mp3]] || As the maelstrom rages on, The New York Oracle is proud to bring you live ritual coverage.
|-
| newscaster_headline_56 || [[File:Newscaster headline 56.mp3]] || Have you been curious about the mysteries of the Black Chateau? For the first time in its august history, the Chateau's doors are being opened to The New York Oracle.
|-
| newscaster_headline_57 || [[File:Newscaster headline 57.mp3]] || The [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission]] has opened a new office in New York. We hit the streets of Manhattan to find out if people feel more safe or more concerned.
|-
| newscaster_headline_58 || [[File:Newscaster headline 58.mp3]] || An [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission|OSIC]] spokesman has refused to confirm or deny the existence of the notorious [[Haze|Sandman Division]]. For this story and more read The New York Oracle.
|-
| newscaster_headline_59 || [[File:Newscaster headline 59.mp3]] || [[Minor Characters#Carlos Arroyo|Carlos Arroyo]], a community organizer in Spanish Harlem, is rumored to be announcing his candidacy for mayor in the coming weeks.
|-
| newscaster_headline_60 || [[File:Newscaster headline 60.mp3]] || [[The Mendoza Syndicate]] may have been driven out of Spanish Harlem, but is their criminal empire truly gone? We talked to local law enforcement to get their take.
|-
| newscaster_headline_61 || [[File:Newscaster headline 61.mp3]] || The New York Oracle's own Allie Kinkaid sits down with occult magnate [[Maximilian Fairfax]] in an exclusive new interview. Read his thoughts on family, the [[Ixia|Ixian War]] and the future of the supernatural in our world.
|-
|newscaster_headline_62
|[[File:Newscaster headline 62.mp3]]
|"Cadence and the Requiem Boys" new single "Paying the Price" has been tearing up the charts. But should parents be concerned about lyrics that some say glorify human sacrifice?
|-
|newscaster_headline_63
|[[File:Newscaster headline 63.mp3]]
|Next week will mark the 5 year anniversary of [[Ixia|South Ixia]] officially joining the United States as its 52nd state. See how folks are planning to celebrate across the country in today's edition of The New York Oracle.
|-
|newscaster_headline_64
|[[File:Newscaster headline 64.mp3]]
|As the military campaign in Ixia continues the controversial political organization Friends of Humanity announced a rally in New York to demand the US cease sending aid to the [[Outer Planes]].
|-
|newscaster_headline_65
|[[File:Newscaster headline 65.mp3]]
|[[Eldritch Tactical Solutions]], a subsidiary of [[Fairfax Industries]], comes under fire as new allegations are made by former employees. Are these [[Wrecker|soldiers]] of fortune committing war crimes? The New York Oracle investigates.
|-
|newscaster_headline_66
|[[File:Newscaster headline 66.mp3]]
|Looking at taking a vacation to [[Ixia]]? Read The New York Oracle for helpful travel tips to the [[Outer Planes]].
|-
|newscaster_headline_67
|[[File:Newscaster headline 67.mp3]]
|We were told that "Lost Whisper" was impregnable. But is there any truth to the rumor that [[Seven|a dangerous inmate]] escaped? The New York Oracle investigates.
|-
|newscaster_headline_68
|[[File:Newscaster headline 68.mp3]]
|Airships have made travel faster than ever, but not everyone is comfortable putting their safety in the hands of a Zephyr. Are those concerns reasonable or just misplaced fear?
|-
|newscaster_headline_69
|[[File:Newscaster headline 69.mp3]]
|[[wikipedia:Museum of Modern Art|The Museum of Modern Art]] recently announced a special gallery showcasing the work of late German artist [[Minor Characters#Johann Geist|Johann Geist]].
|-
|newscaster_headline_70
newscaster_headline_70_02
|[[File:Newscaster headline 70.mp3]]
[[File:Newscaster headline 70 02.mp3]]
|Anton's Fine Monkey Paws has been temporary closed after it was discovered that some of their stock was corrupted by a wish twister.
|-
|newscaster_headline_71
|[[File:Newscaster headline 71.mp3]]
|Shay Dana offers the finest in French gastromancy. But with a waitlist of 6 months, see what some New Yorkers are willing to do to skip the line.
|-
|newscaster_headline_72
|[[File:Newscaster headline 72.mp3]]
|Bakers across the country nervously await the Supreme Court's ruling on the legality of selling ensorcelled bagels.
|-
|newscaster_headline_73
|[[File:Newscaster headline 73.mp3]]
|A Soho cat café ran by familiars has charmed the community. But to owners Mittens and Peppermint, it's just another day making biscuits.
|-
|newscaster_headline_74
|[[File:Newscaster headline 74.mp3]]
|A local con artist was arrested for trying to sell real estate in the underworld. Read the strange tale of escrow and Armageddon in this week's New York Oracle.
|-
|newscaster_headline_75
|[[File:Newscaster headline 75.mp3]]
|Could your neighbor be a shapeshifter? Read all the tell-tale signs of lycanthropy.
|-
|newscaster_headline_76
|[[File:Newscaster headline 76.mp3]]
|The New Jersey Devil continues his reign of mediocre stand-up performances, as the cryptid's latest set receives more jeers than cheers.
|-
|newscaster_headline_77
|[[File:Newscaster headline 77.mp3]]
|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!
|-
|newscaster_headline_78
|[[File:Newscaster headline 78.mp3]]
|The Supreme Court is poised to rule on the [[Fairfax Industries|Fairfax]] Fair Tax bill next session. Will our 50th state remain in the union? Or will [[Fairfax Industries]] successfully regain its sovereignty over the island of Cadenza? Only time will tell!
|-
|newscaster_headline_79
|[[File:Newscaster headline 79.mp3]]
|For decades, contact with [[Patron|The Patrons]] has not only been impossible, but forbidden. But with the [[Maelstrom]] upon us, that may change! What does the future hold? Only time will tell!
|-
|newscaster_headline_80
|[[File:Newscaster headline 80.mp3]]
|The orders of [[The Amber Hand]] and [[The Sapphire Flame|Sapphire Flame]] have long provided safeguards insuring that [[Patron|The Patrons]] remain on their home plane. But have the people we trusted to be wardens of [[Patron|The Patrons]] secretly been planning a coup? Find out how the ongoing ritual could impact your life in today's edition of The New York Oracle.
|-
|newscaster_headline_81
|[[File:Newscaster headline 81.mp3]]
|The international bestseller "For Queen and Coven" highlighting the daring exploits of the Queen's own 13th airborne assault coven is under fire, as representatives the crown claim that some of the operations detailed in the tell-all violate the nation's scrying laws and pose a national security risk.
|-
|newscaster_headline_82
|[[File:Newscaster headline 82.mp3]]
|Is the doll in your attic plotting murder? Or simply a trapped soul praying for a death that will never come? We talk to local artificers to find out how you can tell the difference.
|-
|newscaster_headline_83
|[[File:Newscaster headline 83.mp3]]
|Is it ethical to put children under a [[wikipedia:Geas|geas]]? The hot new parenting trend has kids making their bed every morning. But some experts warn that supernatural compulsion could run the risk of hurting long-term relationships between parents and their kids.
|-
|newscaster_headline_84
|[[File:Newscaster headline 84.mp3]]
|Are voodoo dolls acceptable disciplinary tools in high school? A Brooklyn math teacher looking to test the outer bounds of tenure certainly thinks so. Read all about what happens when geometry goes bad in today's New York Oracle.
|-
|newscaster_headline_85
|[[File:Newscaster headline 85.mp3]]
|Expecting parents have long kept the names of their babies secret. But now, a new [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission|OSIC]] hex report has some families questioning about ever revealing their children's true name. Readers weigh in with their thoughts in today's New York Oracle.
|}

== Seasonal (Winter) ==
Seasonal headlines are played during the winter [[Seasonal events|seasonal event]].
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|-
!Filename
!Audio
!Transcription
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_01_alt_01
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 01 alt 01.mp3]]
|Happy holidays from your friends at the New York Oracle!
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_02
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 02.mp3]]
|Need a gift for someone special? Then get them a box of Twin Omen Cigars! That's Twin Omen Cigars, a proud sponsor of the New York Oracle.
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_03
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 03.mp3]]
|Protecting your family from Krampus: Are gingerbread wards enough?
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_04
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 04.mp3]]
|This month, Maximilian Fairfax made headlines after donating a small fortune to New York orphanages. When asked about his generous act, the CEO of Fairfax Industries replied: "No one should be without family on the holidays".
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_05
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 05.mp3]]
|Rockefeller Center is teeming with skaters, as the holiday season is in full swing.
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_06_alt_01
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 06 alt 01.mp3]]
|The Yeti of the Yukon lumberjack show has thrilled Canadian audiences for years. Will they find the same success as they begin their first US tour this winter?
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_07_alt_01
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 07 alt 01.mp3]]
|The holidays are upon us! If you're naughty... beware.
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_08
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 08.mp3]]
|The OSIC has issued a statement reminding citizens that North Pole expeditions are illegal without a permit.
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_09_alt_01
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 09 alt 01.mp3]]
|The Knickerbockers' losing streak continues, after a humiliating defeat to the Celtics. In unrelated news, no one likes the Celtics.
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_10
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 10.mp3]]
|Looking to make this holiday season more magical? Curse your enemies!
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_11
|[[ File:Newscaster seasonal headline 11.mp3]]
|The editorial staff at the New York Oracle would like to issue a formal apology for a recent headline that encouraged hexes for the holidays.
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_12
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 12.mp3]]
|New York anxiously awaits the arrival of Kris Kringle. Have you been a good boy or girl this year?
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_13
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 13.mp3]]
|The tree is lit, the Rockettes are kicking, and magic is in the air. It's holiday time in New York!
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_14
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 14.mp3]]
|A controversial department store window display left some parents outraged. For more on this story, pick up your copy of the New York Oracle today!
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_15
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 15.mp3]]
|The Ixian War tops this year's list of topics most likely to start a fight at holiday dinners.
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_16
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 16.mp3]]
|The Oracle's own Allie Kincaid teases that her next interview will be... electrifying!
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_17
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 17.mp3]]
|Snowmen: Don't mess with them! Just in case.
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_18_alt_01
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 18 alt 01.mp3]]
|Planning on going caroling this year? This week's edition of The New York Oracle offers useful tips on how to raise spirits, but not "raise spirits".
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_19
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 19.mp3]]
|This Thurday, Jezebel's billiard hall is offering free hot chocolate with every game of pool!
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_20
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 20.mp3]]
|Have you been visited by three ghosts in the middle of the night? If so, we'd love to hear about it!
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_21
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 21.mp3]]
|Officials have confirmed that the calamity at last week's tree lighting festival was the result of a giant rat chewing on a junction box.
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_22
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 22.mp3]]
|The New York Municipal Coven is looking for volunteers to spend time with stray familiars in their Soho shelter.
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_23
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 23.mp3]]
|Cadence and the Requiem Boys' holiday show sold out in record time! Will the Ixian singer add a second date? Only time will tell!
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_24
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 24.mp3]]
|The New York Oracle wants to wish you and your loved ones a safe Maelstrom, and a joyous winter!
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_25
|[[File:Newscaster_seasonal_headline_25.mp3]]
|Santa: Wonderful, or amazing?
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_26_alt_01
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 26 alt 01.mp3]]
|This holiday season, the Oracle would like to remind readers not to be like Jacob Lash.
|}

=== Hero Headlines ===
Seasonal hero headlines are played when the player completes a winter skin challenge.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|-
!Hero
!Audio
!Transcription
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Abrams}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal atlas unlock 01 alt 01.mp3]]
|Detective Abrams was last seen wearing a Santa hat. Reports that he's looking for eggnog have not been substantiated.
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Bebop}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal bebop unlock 01.mp3]]
|In today's human interest story: We'll cover Bebop, the plucky scrap golem in an adorable Santa hat!
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Dynamo}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal dynamo unlock 01.mp3]]
|This just in: Professor Dynamo rang in the holiday season with style!
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal orion unlock 01.mp3]]
|Is Grey Talon looking to give the gift of murder this holiday season? Our sources say "yes".
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Haze}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal haze unlock 01 comp.mp3]]
|Hoping to soften their image, the OSIC Sandman division released a holiday calendar this year! It only made them more terrifying.
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal inferno unlock 01.mp3]]
|A beloved bartender at Jezebel's has traded in his fedora for a Santa hat!
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Ivy}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal tengu unlock 01.mp3]]
|The savior of Spanish Harlem continues to melt New York's heart, as she dispenses vigilante justice dressed for the holidays!
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Kelvin}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal kelvin unlock 01.mp3]]
|Are ice wights secretly servants of Santa? The New York Oracle investigates.
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal ghost unlock 01 alt 01.mp3]]
|Breaking news: Lady Geist has been possessed! Not by Oathkeeper, but by the holiday spirit!
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Lash}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal lash unlock 01 alt 01.mp3]]
|Is Lash the meanest Santa of all time? Read The New York Oracle to find out!
|-
|{{PageRef|name=McGinnis}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal forge unlock 01 alt 01.mp3]]
|Presumably walking home drunk after a Fairfax Industries holiday party, notorious misanthrope Maggie McGinnis has been seen looking festive!
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Mirage}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal mirage unlock 01 alt 01.mp3]]
|Are the Djinn embracing western holidays? Mirage's latest headgear says... "Maybe"?
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal krill unlock.mp3]]
|A New York City mole man was spotted with a very shiny nose. Could Santa have a new leader for his sleigh team?
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal chrono unlock 01 alt 01.mp3]]
|Paradox has seemingly stolen a Santa hat, in what appears to be a low-stakes, yet surprisingly meaningful crime.
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Pocket}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal synth unlock 01 alt 01.mp3]]
|A street urchin in a Santa hat is making waves, as they spread holiday cheer throughout New York!
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Seven}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal gigawatt unlock 01 alt 01.mp3]]
|This just in: The individual known only as "Seven" has found a way to make the holiday season more terrifying.
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Shiv}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal shiv unlock 01.mp3]]
|A handsome son of a bitch in a Santa hat has been seen throwing knives in midtown! Could it be Shiv? Yes. Yes, it's Shiv.
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Vindicta}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal hornet unlock 01 alt 01.mp3]]
|Is Vindicta executing individuals with alarming frequency? Yes. Are people strangely ok with it because she's dressed as a murderous elf? Absolutely.
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Viscous}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal viscous unlock 01.mp3]]
|New York has been charmed by a pile of goo that embodies the holiday season!
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Warden}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal warden unlock 01 alt 01.mp3]]
|Once, Warden was dressed as a cop. Now he's dressed as a cop with a Santa hat. What will he look like next? The New York Oracle digs into this ever-evolving and seemingly unending mystery!
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Wraith}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal wraith unlock 01.mp3]]
|Is Wraith wearing a Santa hat because she lost a bet? Or is she full of holiday cheer?
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}
|[[ File:Newscaster seasonal yamato unlock 01.mp3]]
|Breaking news: Yamato was seen wearing a Santa hat! Somehow this makes her scarier than normal.
|}

== Trivia ==

* Most newspapers in the game currently use a placeholder texture from ''[https://combineoverwiki.net/wiki/File:HLA_BreenPaper03.jpg Half-Life: Alyx]''. The New York Oracle newsstands also use public domain images of real 20th Century newspapers.
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[[File:Newscaster.jpg|thumb|The New York Oracle Newscaster|278x278px]]
{{Quotation|The Newscaster|The New York Oracle, bringing the future to the present for over 20 years.}}
The '''New York Oracle''' is an in-universe newspaper publication in [[Deadlock]] that has been operating in New York for over 20 years, costing 5 pennies per copy.

In-game, it takes the form of a stall on the lanes with the Newscaster NPC. Although it can't be interacted with, it will periodically say one of the headlines, which give insights to nearby players about the world and setting of the game. The Newscaster model is similar to the [[Shopkeeper]]. The Newscaster also narrates the in-game tutorial.

[[Minor characters|Allie Kincaid]] is a reporter for the New York Oracle.

The Newscaster is voiced by Jason Keller, who also voices the Shopkeeper.<ref>[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33268153/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_cst_sm Deadlock] on [https://www.imdb.com/ IMDb]</ref>

== Locations ==
The Newscaster can be found in 2 locations across the [[The Cursed Apple|Cursed Apple]].

* Close to the Hidden King's base in the Yellow lane
* Close to the Archmother's base in the Green lane

== Headlines ==

{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
|-
! Filename !! Audio !! Transcription
|-
| newscaster_headline_01<br>newscaster_headline_01_alt_01 || [[File:Newscaster headline 01.mp3]]<br>[[File:Newscaster headline 01 alt 01.mp3]] || Come friends, The New York Oracle isn't just the news. It's a glimpse into the future!
|-
| newscaster_headline_02 || [[File:Newscaster headline 02.mp3]] || What calamities await New York? For 5 measly pennies, our prognostications can be yours.
|-
| newscaster_headline_03 || [[File:Newscaster headline 03.mp3]] || Once, an eclipse changed the world! Who knows what today's celestial event will bring.
|-
| newscaster_headline_04 || [[File:Newscaster headline 04.mp3]] || While most of New York remains huddled in their apartments, 12 individuals seek to make contact with [[Patron|The Patron]].
|-
| newscaster_headline_05 || [[File:Newscaster headline 05.mp3]] || Is [[wikipedia:Harry Houdini|Harry Houdini]] really dead? Recent reports suggest that the legendary magician's final trick was to escape death itself!
|-
| newscaster_headline_06 || [[File:Newscaster headline 06.mp3]] || The New York Oracle, bringing the future to the present for over 20 years.
|-
| newscaster_headline_07 || [[File:Newscaster headline 07.mp3]] || Is your refrigerator communing with the dead? Buy today's edition of The New York Oracle and find out!
|-
| newscaster_headline_08 || [[File:Newscaster headline 08.mp3]] || Today in science watch: Researchers discover a parallel universe where spirit boards are nothing more than a child's toy.
|-
| newscaster_headline_09 || [[File:Newscaster headline 09.mp3]] || This just in! A city-wide [[The Ritual|ritual]] has commenced! Read all about it in The New York Oracle.
|-
| newscaster_headline_10 || [[File:Newscaster headline 10.mp3]] || Extraplanar Fashion Icon [alien language] exposed as being nothing more than a human using a glamor cantrip. Read about this and more in The New York Oracle!
|-
| newscaster_headline_11 || [[File:Newscaster headline 11.mp3]] || Are human sacrifices on the rise? Read today's news to find out!
|-
| newscaster_headline_12 || [[File:Newscaster headline 12.mp3]]|| Who says the future is unwritten? Purchase your copy of The New York Oracle today!
|-
| newscaster_headline_13 || [[File:Newscaster headline 13.mp3]]|| Has the [[Oathkeeper]] found a new host? Read the harrowing tale that is all the talk of Manhattan's elite in today's New York Oracle.
|-
| newscaster_headline_14 || [[File:Newscaster headline 14.mp3]]|| Are you willing to put your soul on the line over a simple game of pool? Read about the fearless men and women who risk it all at Jezebel's Billiards Hall today!
|-
| newscaster_headline_15 || [[File:Newscaster headline 15.mp3]]|| This week in The New York Oracle: "Warding your house on a budget."
|-
| newscaster_headline_16 || [[File:Newscaster headline 16.mp3]]|| Read our exclusive interview with [[Dynamo|Professor Dynamo]] to hear his thoughts on [[Astral Gates]], the eclipse, and what it's like to live life without a body.
|-
| newscaster_headline_17 || [[File:Newscaster headline 17.mp3]]|| The [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission|OSIC]] has issued a warning to the city of New York recommending that citizens stay indoors for the duration of the celestial event.
|-
| newscaster_headline_18 || [[File:Newscaster headline 18.mp3]]|| Could today be the day where Humanity makes contact with.. [[Patron|The Patron]]? Only time will tell.
|-
| newscaster_headline_19 || [[File:Newscaster headline 19.mp3]]|| Bunco! Party game? Or ritual component? To the Soho Coven it's a little of both.
|-
| newscaster_headline_20 || [[File:Newscaster headline 20.mp3]]|| The Supreme Court today upheld Cindermaw versus the State of Alabama paving the way for the spirit's congressional bid. Read all about it in The New York Oracle!
|-
| newscaster_headline_21 || [[File:Newscaster headline 21.mp3]]|| Is dating in the 1900s too complicated? These 20 somethings tell all.
|-
| newscaster_headline_22 || [[File:Newscaster headline 22.mp3]]|| A Memoir by Incubus to the Stars: Michael Assan has spent 3 weeks on top of our best sellers list. Learn more about the book that has everyone talking in this week's edition of The New York Oracle.
|-
| newscaster_headline_23 || [[File:Newscaster headline 23.mp3]] || The Tome of Anubis, once thought lost to the sands of time, was reportedly spotted here in New York's black market. For this story and more pick up your copy of The New York Oracle today!
|-
| newscaster_headline_24 || [[File:Newscaster headline 24.mp3]] || "Artifacts of the [[Outer Planes]]": A new exhibit at the Met is gearing up to open next month. Read all about it in The New York Oracle.
|-
| newscaster_headline_25 || [[File:Newscaster headline 25.mp3]] || Tensions mount as fonts of power all over the city are being tapped in an attempt to contact a powerful extra planar being known only as [[Patron|The Patron]]. See what experts are saying about what's at stake in today's edition of The New York Oracle.
|-
| newscaster_headline_26 || [[File:Newscaster headline 26.mp3]] || Is New York ready for a new age of mysticism? Only time will tell.
|-
| newscaster_headline_27 || [[File:Newscaster headline 27.mp3]] || Have love potions ruined dating? See what relationship expert Madame Lapri thinks!
|-
| newscaster_headline_28 || [[File:Newscaster headline 28.mp3]] ||A tour group disappeared while spending the night in a haunted Chelsea hotel, leaving mediums and police baffled.
|-
| newscaster_headline_29 || [[File:Newscaster headline 29.mp3]] ||In today's edition of The New York Oracle: We investigate which items in your apartment are most likely to be cursed. You won't believe what we found!
|-
| newscaster_headline_30 || [[File:Newscaster headline 30.mp3]] ||Police crackdown on black market ritual components has sent shockwaves throughout the Bronx.
|-
| newscaster_headline_31 || [[File:Newscaster headline 31.mp3]] ||An 8 year old concert pianist dazzled audiences last night. But was the Long Island native a child prodigy? Or simply possessed by an 18th century composer?
|-
| newscaster_headline_32 || [[File:Newscaster headline 32.mp3]] ||Is eating werewolf meat cannibalism? We asked some of New York's elite chefs to get their take on the new dining trend that's taking Paris by storm.
|-
| newscaster_headline_33 || [[File:Newscaster headline 33.mp3]] ||Congress debates possible alchemy restrictions. Read all about it in The New York Oracle.
|-
| newscaster_headline_34 || [[File:Newscaster headline 34.mp3]] ||"The Great Coven" leaves audiences spellbound! Read The New York Oracle's review of the latest off Broadway sensation.
|-
| newscaster_headline_35 || [[File:Newscaster headline 35.mp3]] ||Is your local doomsayer insane? Or secretly a prophet?! We asked experts how to spot the difference!
|-
| newscaster_headline_36 || [[File:Newscaster headline 36.mp3]] ||Political firebrand? Or founder of a new inquisition? Read our exclusive interview with [[John Hathorne]] and decide for yourself!
|-
| newscaster_headline_37 || [[File:Newscaster headline 37.mp3]] ||Are anti-occult sentiments on the rise? The New York Oracle investigates.
|-
| newscaster_headline_38 || [[File:Newscaster headline 38.mp3]] ||Late last night: Nathan Vice, the centre for the [https://www.nba.com/knicks/history/knickerbocker Knickerbockers] was found with their legs broken. Reports that it involved a gambling debt to a Madison Avenue curio shop owner have yet to be substantiated.
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| newscaster_headline_39 || [[File:Newscaster headline 39.mp3]] ||[[wikipedia:Rodgers and Hammerstein|Rodgers and Hammerstein's]] latest musical "[[wikipedia:South Pacific (musical)|South Pacific]]" has become the hottest ticket in town. With some would-be theater-goers selling 1/8 of their souls to scalpers for prime seating!
|-
| newscaster_headline_40 || [[File:Newscaster headline 40.mp3]] || In world news: A 7th [[Astral Gates|Astral Gate]] has been found in Europe. While dormant, experts wonder if the celestial event could cause it to open. For this story and more pick up your copy of The New York Oracle today.
|-
| newscaster_headline_41 || [[File:Newscaster headline 41.mp3]] || They thought they were making ashtrays, but this first grade class in Harlem was actually making phylacteries. Read the disturbing tale of art class malfeasance in The New York Oracle today.
|-
| newscaster_headline_42 || [[File:Newscaster headline 42.mp3]] || Daylight savings time. Is it still needed in the modern world? We speak to Midwest agromancers to get their take.
|-
| newscaster_headline_43 || [[File:Newscaster headline 43.mp3]] || The Clansky trial has taken a dramatic turn today. As Miser Heart took the stand to claim that Eric Clansky's botched exorcism caused the spirit inhuman pain and suffering.
|-
| newscaster_headline_44 || [[File:Newscaster headline 44.mp3]] || How young is too young to talk to your children about hexes? The New York Oracle speaks to a child therapist to find out.
|-
| newscaster_headline_45 || [[File:Newscaster headline 45.mp3]] || A murder of crows suspected to be the infamous serial killer known as [[Holliday#Background|"The Troubadour"]] was spotted flying over [[wikipedia:Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area|Champaign Urbana]] today. Could he be flying to New York?
|-
| newscaster_headline_46 || [[File:Newscaster headline 46.mp3]] || A necromancer harvesting fear from the [[wikipedia:Coney Island Cyclone|Coney Island cyclone]] was arrested today. Coney Island officials could not be reached for comment.
|-
| newscaster_headline_47 || [[File:Newscaster headline 47.mp3]] || B-Line continues to be closed this week. While the mayor has not spoken publicly on the nature of the closure, inside sources suspect it may have something to do with a sewer spirit.
|-
| newscaster_headline_48 || [[File:Newscaster headline 48.mp3]] || Looking to take your kids to The Bleak Carnival? Pick up your copy of The New York Oracle to find out how to keep your family safe.
|-
| newscaster_headline_49 || [[File:Newscaster headline 49.mp3]] || New York natives hoped that magic would help solve the city's rat problems, sadly it only made them stronger.
|-
| newscaster_headline_50 || [[File:Newscaster headline 50.mp3]] || Science catching up to mysticism? It seems impossible, but these metaphysicists aren't giving up.
|-
| newscaster_headline_51 || [[File:Newscaster headline 51.mp3]] || Djinn ambassador [[Minor Characters#Nashala Dion|Nashala Dion]] has arrived in New York as negotiations continue. But, is the US Government really okay with selling Wyoming? For this story and more pick up The New York Oracle today.
|-
| newscaster_headline_52 || [[File:Newscaster headline 52.mp3]] || [[wikipedia:George Frederick Cooke|George Frederick Cooke]] is primed to take the stage once more. But are audiences ready to see a headless ghost as a leading man?
|-
| newscaster_headline_53 || [[File:Newscaster headline 53.mp3]] || Is Trinity Church an undead time-bomb waiting to explode? We talked with premier necromancer Frederick Toten to get his take.
|-
| newscaster_headline_54 || [[File:Newscaster headline 54.mp3]] || An attempt on [[John Hathorne|John Hathorne's]] life has raised security concerns for the controversial speaker's upcoming New York appearance.
|-
| newscaster_headline_55 || [[File:Newscaster headline 55.mp3]] || As the maelstrom rages on, The New York Oracle is proud to bring you live ritual coverage.
|-
| newscaster_headline_56 || [[File:Newscaster headline 56.mp3]] || Have you been curious about the mysteries of the Black Chateau? For the first time in its august history, the Chateau's doors are being opened to The New York Oracle.
|-
| newscaster_headline_57 || [[File:Newscaster headline 57.mp3]] || The [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission]] has opened a new office in New York. We hit the streets of Manhattan to find out if people feel more safe or more concerned.
|-
| newscaster_headline_58 || [[File:Newscaster headline 58.mp3]] || An [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission|OSIC]] spokesman has refused to confirm or deny the existence of the notorious [[Haze|Sandman Division]]. For this story and more read The New York Oracle.
|-
| newscaster_headline_59 || [[File:Newscaster headline 59.mp3]] || [[Minor Characters#Carlos Arroyo|Carlos Arroyo]], a community organizer in Spanish Harlem, is rumored to be announcing his candidacy for mayor in the coming weeks.
|-
| newscaster_headline_60 || [[File:Newscaster headline 60.mp3]] || [[The Mendoza Syndicate]] may have been driven out of Spanish Harlem, but is their criminal empire truly gone? We talked to local law enforcement to get their take.
|-
| newscaster_headline_61 || [[File:Newscaster headline 61.mp3]] || The New York Oracle's own Allie Kinkaid sits down with occult magnate [[Maximilian Fairfax]] in an exclusive new interview. Read his thoughts on family, the [[Ixia|Ixian War]] and the future of the supernatural in our world.
|-
|newscaster_headline_62
|[[File:Newscaster headline 62.mp3]]
|"Cadence and the Requiem Boys" new single "Paying the Price" has been tearing up the charts. But should parents be concerned about lyrics that some say glorify human sacrifice?
|-
|newscaster_headline_63
|[[File:Newscaster headline 63.mp3]]
|Next week will mark the 5 year anniversary of [[Ixia|South Ixia]] officially joining the United States as its 52nd state. See how folks are planning to celebrate across the country in today's edition of The New York Oracle.
|-
|newscaster_headline_64
|[[File:Newscaster headline 64.mp3]]
|As the military campaign in Ixia continues the controversial political organization Friends of Humanity announced a rally in New York to demand the US cease sending aid to the [[Outer Planes]].
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|newscaster_headline_65
|[[File:Newscaster headline 65.mp3]]
|[[Eldritch Tactical Solutions]], a subsidiary of [[Fairfax Industries]], comes under fire as new allegations are made by former employees. Are these [[Wrecker|soldiers]] of fortune committing war crimes? The New York Oracle investigates.
|-
|newscaster_headline_66
|[[File:Newscaster headline 66.mp3]]
|Looking at taking a vacation to [[Ixia]]? Read The New York Oracle for helpful travel tips to the [[Outer Planes]].
|-
|newscaster_headline_67
|[[File:Newscaster headline 67.mp3]]
|We were told that "Lost Whisper" was impregnable. But is there any truth to the rumor that [[Seven|a dangerous inmate]] escaped? The New York Oracle investigates.
|-
|newscaster_headline_68
|[[File:Newscaster headline 68.mp3]]
|Airships have made travel faster than ever, but not everyone is comfortable putting their safety in the hands of a Zephyr. Are those concerns reasonable or just misplaced fear?
|-
|newscaster_headline_69
|[[File:Newscaster headline 69.mp3]]
|[[wikipedia:Museum of Modern Art|The Museum of Modern Art]] recently announced a special gallery showcasing the work of late German artist [[Minor Characters#Johann Geist|Johann Geist]].
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|newscaster_headline_70
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|[[File:Newscaster headline 70.mp3]]
[[File:Newscaster headline 70 02.mp3]]
|Anton's Fine Monkey Paws has been temporary closed after it was discovered that some of their stock was corrupted by a wish twister.
|-
|newscaster_headline_71
|[[File:Newscaster headline 71.mp3]]
|Shay Dana offers the finest in French gastromancy. But with a waitlist of 6 months, see what some New Yorkers are willing to do to skip the line.
|-
|newscaster_headline_72
|[[File:Newscaster headline 72.mp3]]
|Bakers across the country nervously await the Supreme Court's ruling on the legality of selling ensorcelled bagels.
|-
|newscaster_headline_73
|[[File:Newscaster headline 73.mp3]]
|A Soho cat café ran by familiars has charmed the community. But to owners Mittens and Peppermint, it's just another day making biscuits.
|-
|newscaster_headline_74
|[[File:Newscaster headline 74.mp3]]
|A local con artist was arrested for trying to sell real estate in the underworld. Read the strange tale of escrow and Armageddon in this week's New York Oracle.
|-
|newscaster_headline_75
|[[File:Newscaster headline 75.mp3]]
|Could your neighbor be a shapeshifter? Read all the tell-tale signs of lycanthropy.
|-
|newscaster_headline_76
|[[File:Newscaster headline 76.mp3]]
|The New Jersey Devil continues his reign of mediocre stand-up performances, as the cryptid's latest set receives more jeers than cheers.
|-
|newscaster_headline_77
|[[File:Newscaster headline 77.mp3]]
|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!
|-
|newscaster_headline_78
|[[File:Newscaster headline 78.mp3]]
|The Supreme Court is poised to rule on the [[Fairfax Industries|Fairfax]] Fair Tax bill next session. Will our 50th state remain in the union? Or will [[Fairfax Industries]] successfully regain its sovereignty over the island of Cadenza? Only time will tell!
|-
|newscaster_headline_79
|[[File:Newscaster headline 79.mp3]]
|For decades, contact with [[Patron|The Patrons]] has not only been impossible, but forbidden. But with the [[Maelstrom]] upon us, that may change! What does the future hold? Only time will tell!
|-
|newscaster_headline_80
|[[File:Newscaster headline 80.mp3]]
|The orders of [[The Amber Hand]] and [[The Sapphire Flame|Sapphire Flame]] have long provided safeguards insuring that [[Patron|The Patrons]] remain on their home plane. But have the people we trusted to be wardens of [[Patron|The Patrons]] secretly been planning a coup? Find out how the ongoing ritual could impact your life in today's edition of The New York Oracle.
|-
|newscaster_headline_81
|[[File:Newscaster headline 81.mp3]]
|The international bestseller "For Queen and Coven" highlighting the daring exploits of the Queen's own 13th airborne assault coven is under fire, as representatives the crown claim that some of the operations detailed in the tell-all violate the nation's scrying laws and pose a national security risk.
|-
|newscaster_headline_82
|[[File:Newscaster headline 82.mp3]]
|Is the doll in your attic plotting murder? Or simply a trapped soul praying for a death that will never come? We talk to local artificers to find out how you can tell the difference.
|-
|newscaster_headline_83
|[[File:Newscaster headline 83.mp3]]
|Is it ethical to put children under a [[wikipedia:Geas|geas]]? The hot new parenting trend has kids making their bed every morning. But some experts warn that supernatural compulsion could run the risk of hurting long-term relationships between parents and their kids.
|-
|newscaster_headline_84
|[[File:Newscaster headline 84.mp3]]
|Are voodoo dolls acceptable disciplinary tools in high school? A Brooklyn math teacher looking to test the outer bounds of tenure certainly thinks so. Read all about what happens when geometry goes bad in today's New York Oracle.
|-
|newscaster_headline_85
|[[File:Newscaster headline 85.mp3]]
|Expecting parents have long kept the names of their babies secret. But now, a new [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission|OSIC]] hex report has some families questioning about ever revealing their children's true name. Readers weigh in with their thoughts in today's New York Oracle.
|}

== Seasonal (Winter) ==
Seasonal headlines are played during the winter [[Seasonal events|seasonal event]].
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
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!Audio
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|newscaster_seasonal_headline_01_alt_01
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 01 alt 01.mp3]]
|Happy holidays from your friends at the New York Oracle!
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_02
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 02.mp3]]
|Need a gift for someone special? Then get them a box of Twin Omen Cigars! That's Twin Omen Cigars, a proud sponsor of the New York Oracle.
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_03
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 03.mp3]]
|Protecting your family from Krampus: Are gingerbread wards enough?
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_04
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 04.mp3]]
|This month, Maximilian Fairfax made headlines after donating a small fortune to New York orphanages. When asked about his generous act, the CEO of Fairfax Industries replied: "No one should be without family on the holidays".
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_05
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 05.mp3]]
|Rockefeller Center is teeming with skaters, as the holiday season is in full swing.
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_06_alt_01
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 06 alt 01.mp3]]
|The Yeti of the Yukon lumberjack show has thrilled Canadian audiences for years. Will they find the same success as they begin their first US tour this winter?
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_07_alt_01
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 07 alt 01.mp3]]
|The holidays are upon us! If you're naughty... beware.
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_08
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 08.mp3]]
|The OSIC has issued a statement reminding citizens that North Pole expeditions are illegal without a permit.
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_09_alt_01
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 09 alt 01.mp3]]
|The Knickerbockers' losing streak continues, after a humiliating defeat to the Celtics. In unrelated news, no one likes the Celtics.
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_10
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 10.mp3]]
|Looking to make this holiday season more magical? Curse your enemies!
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_11
|[[ File:Newscaster seasonal headline 11.mp3]]
|The editorial staff at the New York Oracle would like to issue a formal apology for a recent headline that encouraged hexes for the holidays.
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_12
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 12.mp3]]
|New York anxiously awaits the arrival of Kris Kringle. Have you been a good boy or girl this year?
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_13
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 13.mp3]]
|The tree is lit, the Rockettes are kicking, and magic is in the air. It's holiday time in New York!
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_14
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 14.mp3]]
|A controversial department store window display left some parents outraged. For more on this story, pick up your copy of the New York Oracle today!
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_15
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 15.mp3]]
|The Ixian War tops this year's list of topics most likely to start a fight at holiday dinners.
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_16
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 16.mp3]]
|The Oracle's own Allie Kincaid teases that her next interview will be... electrifying!
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_17
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 17.mp3]]
|Snowmen: Don't mess with them! Just in case.
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_18_alt_01
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 18 alt 01.mp3]]
|Planning on going caroling this year? This week's edition of The New York Oracle offers useful tips on how to raise spirits, but not "raise spirits".
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_19
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 19.mp3]]
|This Thurday, Jezebel's billiard hall is offering free hot chocolate with every game of pool!
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_20
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 20.mp3]]
|Have you been visited by three ghosts in the middle of the night? If so, we'd love to hear about it!
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_21
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 21.mp3]]
|Officials have confirmed that the calamity at last week's tree lighting festival was the result of a giant rat chewing on a junction box.
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_22
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 22.mp3]]
|The New York Municipal Coven is looking for volunteers to spend time with stray familiars in their Soho shelter.
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_23
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 23.mp3]]
|Cadence and the Requiem Boys' holiday show sold out in record time! Will the Ixian singer add a second date? Only time will tell!
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_24
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 24.mp3]]
|The New York Oracle wants to wish you and your loved ones a safe Maelstrom, and a joyous winter!
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_25
|[[File:Newscaster_seasonal_headline_25.mp3]]
|Santa: Wonderful, or amazing?
|-
|newscaster_seasonal_headline_26_alt_01
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal headline 26 alt 01.mp3]]
|This holiday season, the Oracle would like to remind readers not to be like Jacob Lash.
|}

=== Hero Headlines ===
Seasonal hero headlines are played when the player completes a winter skin challenge.
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
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!Audio
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|{{PageRef|name=Abrams}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal atlas unlock 01 alt 01.mp3]]
|Detective Abrams was last seen wearing a Santa hat. Reports that he's looking for eggnog have not been substantiated.
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Bebop}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal bebop unlock 01.mp3]]
|In today's human interest story: We'll cover Bebop, the plucky scrap golem in an adorable Santa hat!
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Dynamo}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal dynamo unlock 01.mp3]]
|This just in: Professor Dynamo rang in the holiday season with style!
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Grey Talon}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal orion unlock 01.mp3]]
|Is Grey Talon looking to give the gift of murder this holiday season? Our sources say "yes".
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Haze}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal haze unlock 01 comp.mp3]]
|Hoping to soften their image, the OSIC Sandman division released a holiday calendar this year! It only made them more terrifying.
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Infernus}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal inferno unlock 01.mp3]]
|A beloved bartender at Jezebel's has traded in his fedora for a Santa hat!
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Ivy}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal tengu unlock 01.mp3]]
|The savior of Spanish Harlem continues to melt New York's heart, as she dispenses vigilante justice dressed for the holidays!
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Kelvin}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal kelvin unlock 01.mp3]]
|Are ice wights secretly servants of Santa? The New York Oracle investigates.
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Lady Geist}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal ghost unlock 01 alt 01.mp3]]
|Breaking news: Lady Geist has been possessed! Not by Oathkeeper, but by the holiday spirit!
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Lash}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal lash unlock 01 alt 01.mp3]]
|Is Lash the meanest Santa of all time? Read The New York Oracle to find out!
|-
|{{PageRef|name=McGinnis}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal forge unlock 01 alt 01.mp3]]
|Presumably walking home drunk after a Fairfax Industries holiday party, notorious misanthrope Maggie McGinnis has been seen looking festive!
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Mirage}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal mirage unlock 01 alt 01.mp3]]
|Are the Djinn embracing western holidays? Mirage's latest headgear says... "Maybe"?
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal krill unlock.mp3]]
|A New York City mole man was spotted with a very shiny nose. Could Santa have a new leader for his sleigh team?
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Paradox}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal chrono unlock 01 alt 01.mp3]]
|Paradox has seemingly stolen a Santa hat, in what appears to be a low-stakes, yet surprisingly meaningful crime.
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Pocket}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal synth unlock 01 alt 01.mp3]]
|A street urchin in a Santa hat is making waves, as they spread holiday cheer throughout New York!
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Seven}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal gigawatt unlock 01 alt 01.mp3]]
|This just in: The individual known only as "Seven" has found a way to make the holiday season more terrifying.
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Shiv}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal shiv unlock 01.mp3]]
|A handsome son of a bitch in a Santa hat has been seen throwing knives in midtown! Could it be Shiv? Yes. Yes, it's Shiv.
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Vindicta}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal hornet unlock 01 alt 01.mp3]]
|Is Vindicta executing individuals with alarming frequency? Yes. Are people strangely ok with it because she's dressed as a murderous elf? Absolutely.
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Viscous}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal viscous unlock 01.mp3]]
|New York has been charmed by a pile of goo that embodies the holiday season!
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Warden}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal warden unlock 01 alt 01.mp3]]
|Once, Warden was dressed as a cop. Now he's dressed as a cop with a Santa hat. What will he look like next? The New York Oracle digs into this ever-evolving and seemingly unending mystery!
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Wraith}}
|[[File:Newscaster seasonal wraith unlock 01.mp3]]
|Is Wraith wearing a Santa hat because she lost a bet? Or is she full of holiday cheer?
|-
|{{PageRef|name=Yamato}}
|[[ File:Newscaster seasonal yamato unlock 01.mp3]]
|Breaking news: Yamato was seen wearing a Santa hat! Somehow this makes her scarier than normal.
|}

== Trivia ==

* Most newspapers in the game currently use a placeholder texture from ''[https://combineoverwiki.net/wiki/File:HLA_BreenPaper03.jpg Half-Life: Alyx]''. The New York Oracle newsstands also use public domain images of real 20th Century newspapers.
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