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'''Astral Gates''' are rifts in space and time connected to the [[Outer Planes]]. It is thought that [[Maelstrom|celestial events]] could awaken them.<ref name=":0" />

Professor [[Dynamo]] is a known authority on Astral Gate research,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_16.mp3|transcription=Read our exclusive interview with Professor Dynamo to hear his thoughts on Astral Gates, the eclipse, and what it's like to live life without a body.}}</ref> and he inspired [[Seven]] to do his own research.<ref name=":02">[[:File:Gigawatt match start dynamo gigawatt convo02 03.mp3|Seven and Dynamo conversation]] ''-'' Seven: ''I'm a fan of your work, Professor. (...) Your research into the Astral Gates paved the way for my own. In my rare moments of doubt, sometimes I even wonder if I would have become the man I am were it not for you.''</ref>

Professor [[Dynamo]] is a known authority on Astral Gate research,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|no_pageref_file=true|file=newscaster_headline_16.mp3|transcription=Read our exclusive interview with Professor Dynamo to hear his thoughts on Astral Gates, the eclipse, and what it's like to live life without a body.}}</ref> and he inspired [[Seven]] to do his own research.<ref name=":02">[[:File:Gigawatt match start dynamo gigawatt convo02 03.mp3|Seven and Dynamo conversation]] ''-'' Seven: ''I'm a fan of your work, Professor. (...) Your research into the Astral Gates paved the way for my own. In my rare moments of doubt, sometimes I even wonder if I would have become the man I am were it not for you.''</ref>

== Known Gates ==

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* '''New York''' - An Astral Gate was opened in Central Park, which lead to [[Dynamo|Professor Dynamo]]'s body being atomised upon investigating it.

* '''Atlantic Ocean''' - An Astral Gate may have been open in the Bermuda Triangle for as long as 565<ref>[[wikipedia:Loch_Ness_Monster|Wikipedia (Loch Ness Monster)]] - Earliest known sighting</ref> as entities such as the Loch Ness Monster have escaped from the gate. It has also recently released something far more predatory, leading [[Viscous]] to seek out [[Patron|The Patrons]] in order to keep The Deep safe.

* '''Europe''' - A dormant Astral Gate has recently been discovered.<ref name=":0">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_40.mp3|transcription=In world news: A 7th 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.}}</ref>

* '''Europe''' - A dormant Astral Gate has recently been discovered.<ref name=":0">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|no_pageref_file=true|file=newscaster_headline_40.mp3|transcription=In world news: A 7th 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.}}</ref>

* '''Puerto Rico''' - The discovery of an Astral Gate led to the annexation of Puerto Rico by the [[United States of America|United States]].<ref>2024-08-31 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"US has 52 states, 51st is Puerto Rico which gained statehood after one of the gates to outer planes was discovered there. The 52nd is South Ixia (outer plane of Ixia where Infernus' parents immigrated from)"''</ref>

* '''Arctic Circle (Rumoured)''' - There is rumoured to be an 8th Astral Gate, a science team assembled by [[Kelvin]] set off to try and discover it. However, the team disappeared and Kelvin was the only body recovered.

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 '''Astral Gates''' are rifts in space and time connected to the [[Outer Planes]]. It is thought that [[Maelstrom|celestial events]] could awaken them.<ref name=":0" />
-Professor [[Dynamo]] is a known authority on Astral Gate research,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_16.mp3|transcription=Read our exclusive interview with Professor Dynamo to hear his thoughts on Astral Gates, the eclipse, and what it's like to live life without a body.}}</ref> and he inspired [[Seven]] to do his own research.<ref name=":02">[[:File:Gigawatt match start dynamo gigawatt convo02 03.mp3|Seven and Dynamo conversation]] ''-'' Seven: ''I'm a fan of your work, Professor. (...) Your research into the Astral Gates paved the way for my own. In my rare moments of doubt, sometimes I even wonder if I would have become the man I am were it not for you.''</ref>
+Professor [[Dynamo]] is a known authority on Astral Gate research,<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|no_pageref_file=true|file=newscaster_headline_16.mp3|transcription=Read our exclusive interview with Professor Dynamo to hear his thoughts on Astral Gates, the eclipse, and what it's like to live life without a body.}}</ref> and he inspired [[Seven]] to do his own research.<ref name=":02">[[:File:Gigawatt match start dynamo gigawatt convo02 03.mp3|Seven and Dynamo conversation]] ''-'' Seven: ''I'm a fan of your work, Professor. (...) Your research into the Astral Gates paved the way for my own. In my rare moments of doubt, sometimes I even wonder if I would have become the man I am were it not for you.''</ref>
 == Known Gates ==
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 * '''New York''' - An Astral Gate was opened in Central Park, which lead to [[Dynamo|Professor Dynamo]]'s body being atomised upon investigating it.
 * '''Atlantic Ocean''' - An Astral Gate may have been open in the Bermuda Triangle for as long as 565<ref>[[wikipedia:Loch_Ness_Monster|Wikipedia (Loch Ness Monster)]] - Earliest known sighting</ref> as entities such as the Loch Ness Monster have escaped from the gate. It has also recently released something far more predatory, leading [[Viscous]] to seek out [[Patron|The Patrons]] in order to keep The Deep safe.
-* '''Europe''' -  A dormant Astral Gate has recently been discovered.<ref name=":0">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|file=newscaster_headline_40.mp3|transcription=In world news: A 7th 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.}}</ref>
+* '''Europe''' -  A dormant Astral Gate has recently been discovered.<ref name=":0">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Newscaster|no_pageref_file=true|file=newscaster_headline_40.mp3|transcription=In world news: A 7th 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.}}</ref>
 * '''Puerto Rico''' - The discovery of an Astral Gate led to the annexation of Puerto Rico by the [[United States of America|United States]].<ref>2024-08-31 - [[Yoshi]]; Deadlock Discord - ''"US has 52 states, 51st is Puerto Rico which gained statehood after one of the gates to outer planes was discovered there. The 52nd is South Ixia (outer plane of Ixia where Infernus' parents immigrated from)"''</ref>
 * '''Arctic Circle (Rumoured)''' - There is rumoured to be an 8th Astral Gate, a science team assembled by [[Kelvin]] set off to try and discover it. However, the team disappeared and Kelvin was the only body recovered.