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{{ | [[File:Infernus VN.png|thumb|298x298px|Infernus, an American-born Ixian]] | ||
'''Ixia''' is another [[Outer Planes|plane of existence]] from ours, connected to Earth through [[Astral Gates| | [[File:Arch apartment Ixia.png|thumb|293x293px|''Arch apartment Ixia'' building type]] | ||
{{Quotation|[[Grey Talon|Grey Talon's]] background|His son's wife was Ixian... she could snuff out flame with a thought.}} | |||
'''Ixia''' is another [[Outer Planes|plane of existence]] from ours, connected to Earth through an [[Astral Gates|astral gate]].<ref name=":1" /> | |||
== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
South Ixia is the 52nd state of the [[United States of America|United States]].<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> North Ixia is a battleground.<ref name=":0"> | South Ixia is the 52nd state of the [[United States of America|United States]]. The anniversary of its annexation is celebrated across the country.<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. See how folks are planning to celebrate across the country in today's edition of The New York Oracle.}} </ref> North Ixia is a battleground.<ref name=":0">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Amber Hand|file=Patron_male_ally_wrecker_start_02.mp3|transcription=This may not be the fields of North Ixia, but it is a battleground, and today you will slaughter them all.}}</ref> | ||
[[Wrecker]] is known as ''The Butcher of Ixia.''<ref> | The US government is sending aid to Ixia as part of their military campaign, drawing opposition from the [[Friends of Humanity]].<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_64.mp3|transcription=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.}}</ref> The Ixian War is a divise political topic.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=Newscaster seasonal headline 15.mp3|transcription=The Ixian War tops this year's list of topics most likely to start a fight at holiday dinners.}}</ref> | ||
[[Wrecker]] is known as ''The Butcher of Ixia.''<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Amber Hand|file=Patron_male_ally_wrecker_start_01.mp3|transcription=They call you 'the Butcher of Ixia'. Show our enemies why.}}</ref> He fought in the fields of North Ixia.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
Ixia is a tourism destination.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_66.mp3|transcription=Looking at taking a vacation to Ixia? Read The New York Oracle for helpful travel tips to the Outer Planes.}}</ref> | Ixia is a tourism destination.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_66.mp3|transcription=Looking at taking a vacation to Ixia? Read The New York Oracle for helpful travel tips to the Outer Planes.}}</ref> | ||
[[Kelvin]] has done an expedition to Ixia.<ref>[[Kelvin/Quotes#Conversations|Kelvin and Mo & Krill conversation]] - Krill: ''"I actually moved quite a few pieces from your Ixian expedition."''</ref> | |||
== Ixians == | == Ixians == | ||
Ixians are the origin of what were historically known as Demons. After the first [[Maelstrom]], some Ixians have immigrated to Earth, leading to a new population of Earth-born Ixians. [[Infernus]] and [[Grey Talon]]'s daughter-in-law are some of them.<ref>2024-09-03 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"Ixia is one of the outer planes that is connected to our world via an astral gate. That is the plane that characters that we refer to as 'demons' would have historical roots in. That being said though, at this time in the world of Deadlock there are plenty of Ixians that are born on Earth: Infernus and Grey Talon's daughter-in-law (RIP). There are military operations happening in Ixia right now."''</ref> | [[File:Ixia hair braiding.png|thumb|296x296px|''Ixia hair braiding and Conjuring'' sign]] | ||
Ixians are the origin of what were historically known as Demons. After the first [[Maelstrom]], some Ixians have immigrated to Earth, leading to a new population of Earth-born Ixians. [[Infernus]] and [[Grey Talon]]'s daughter-in-law are some of them.<ref name=":1">2024-09-03 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"Ixia is one of the outer planes that is connected to our world via an astral gate. That is the plane that characters that we refer to as 'demons' would have historical roots in. That being said though, at this time in the world of Deadlock there are plenty of Ixians that are born on Earth: Infernus and Grey Talon's daughter-in-law (RIP). There are military operations happening in Ixia right now."''</ref> | |||
Some Ixians have a supernatural control of fire, manifested in Infernus and in Grey Talon's daughter-in-law. Even though [[Abrams]] is Ixian,<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM6oQ2FiYxk Grey Talon and Abrams conversation] - Talon: ''"You remind me of my stepdaughter."'' Abrams: ''"Son married an Ixian?"'' Talon: ''"Yeah."''</ref> he isn't currently known to have control over fire. | |||
Some Ixians, like Abrams, have blue skin and horns. Others, like Infernus, have black skin and no horns. | |||
[[Cadence]] is a popular Ixian singer.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=Newscaster seasonal headline 23.mp3|transcription=Cadence and the Requiem Boys holiday show sold out in record time! Will the Ixian singer add a second date? Only time will tell!}}</ref> | |||
It seems to be possible for Ixians to have children with humans.<ref>{{BackgroundCite|name=Grey Talon|quote=[Grey Talon] doted on his grandkids. (...) His son’s wife was Ixian.}}</ref> It's currently unknown if these "half-Ixians" inherit all the Ixian traits from their parent. | |||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* | * Infernus has a tail in [[The Binding of Oathkeeper|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']] artwork and in one of his earlier models. A work-in-progress model for Abrams also has a tail. | ||
* Abrams has spikes in [[The Binding of Oathkeeper|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']] artwork. | * Abrams has spikes in [[The Binding of Oathkeeper|''The Binding of Oathkeeper'']] artwork. | ||
* Ixia's name may | * Despite being Ixian, Infernus has never visted the plane as he has been born and raised in New York. <ref>[[Infernus/Quotes#Conversations|Infernus and Abrams conversation]] - Abrams: ''"So when's the last time you went to Ixia?"'' Infernus: ''"Never."'' Abrams: ''"You gotta be kidding me!"'' Infernus: ''"New York born and raised, baby."''</ref> | ||
* Ixia's name may be a reference to the nine circles of Hell in [[wikipedia:Inferno_(Dante)|Dante's Inferno]], as IX is the Roman numeral for 9. | |||
** It also shares its name with the planet [https://dune.fandom.com/wiki/Ix Ix] from ''Dune'', whose inhabitants are also known as Ixians. | |||
* One of the building types in the [[The Cursed Apple|Cursed Apple]] is labeled ''"Arch_apartment_ixia"'' in the game files. | |||
* There is an unused texture for a sign advertising ''"Ixia hair braiding and Conjuring"''. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:23, 11 January 2025
“His son's wife was Ixian... she could snuff out flame with a thought.— Grey Talon's background
Ixia is another plane of existence from ours, connected to Earth through an astral gate.[1]
Summary[edit | edit source]
South Ixia is the 52nd state of the United States. The anniversary of its annexation is celebrated across the country.[2] North Ixia is a battleground.[3]
The US government is sending aid to Ixia as part of their military campaign, drawing opposition from the Friends of Humanity.[4] The Ixian War is a divise political topic.[5]
Wrecker is known as The Butcher of Ixia.[6] He fought in the fields of North Ixia.[3]
Ixia is a tourism destination.[7]
Kelvin has done an expedition to Ixia.[8]
Ixians[edit | edit source]
Ixians are the origin of what were historically known as Demons. After the first Maelstrom, some Ixians have immigrated to Earth, leading to a new population of Earth-born Ixians. Infernus and Grey Talon's daughter-in-law are some of them.[1]
Some Ixians have a supernatural control of fire, manifested in Infernus and in Grey Talon's daughter-in-law. Even though Abrams is Ixian,[9] he isn't currently known to have control over fire.
Some Ixians, like Abrams, have blue skin and horns. Others, like Infernus, have black skin and no horns.
Cadence is a popular Ixian singer.[10]
It seems to be possible for Ixians to have children with humans.[11] It's currently unknown if these "half-Ixians" inherit all the Ixian traits from their parent.
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- Infernus has a tail in The Binding of Oathkeeper artwork and in one of his earlier models. A work-in-progress model for Abrams also has a tail.
- Abrams has spikes in The Binding of Oathkeeper artwork.
- Despite being Ixian, Infernus has never visted the plane as he has been born and raised in New York. [12]
- Ixia's name may be a reference to the nine circles of Hell in Dante's Inferno, as IX is the Roman numeral for 9.
- It also shares its name with the planet Ix from Dune, whose inhabitants are also known as Ixians.
- One of the building types in the Cursed Apple is labeled "Arch_apartment_ixia" in the game files.
- There is an unused texture for a sign advertising "Ixia hair braiding and Conjuring".
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 2024-09-03 - Yoshi; Deadlock Discord - "Ixia is one of the outer planes that is connected to our world via an astral gate. That is the plane that characters that we refer to as 'demons' would have historical roots in. That being said though, at this time in the world of Deadlock there are plenty of Ixians that are born on Earth: Infernus and Grey Talon's daughter-in-law (RIP). There are military operations happening in Ixia right now."
- ↑ Newscaster's in-game voice line - "Next week will mark the 5 year anniversary of 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."
- ↑ 3.0 3.1
Amber Hand's in-game voice line - "This may not be the fields of North Ixia, but it is a battleground, and today you will slaughter them all."
- ↑ Newscaster's in-game voice line - "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's in-game voice line - "The Ixian War tops this year's list of topics most likely to start a fight at holiday dinners."
- ↑ Amber Hand's in-game voice line - "They call you 'the Butcher of Ixia'. Show our enemies why."
- ↑ Newscaster's in-game voice line - "Looking at taking a vacation to Ixia? Read The New York Oracle for helpful travel tips to the Outer Planes."
- ↑ Kelvin and Mo & Krill conversation - Krill: "I actually moved quite a few pieces from your Ixian expedition."
- ↑ Grey Talon and Abrams conversation - Talon: "You remind me of my stepdaughter." Abrams: "Son married an Ixian?" Talon: "Yeah."
- ↑ Newscaster's in-game voice line - "Cadence and the Requiem Boys holiday show sold out in record time! Will the Ixian singer add a second date? Only time will tell!"
- ↑
Grey Talon's background - "[Grey Talon] doted on his grandkids. (...) His son’s wife was Ixian."
- ↑ Infernus and Abrams conversation - Abrams: "So when's the last time you went to Ixia?" Infernus: "Never." Abrams: "You gotta be kidding me!" Infernus: "New York born and raised, baby."
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