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Paradox Lore

Paradox. An artifact of time, and the name of a notorious thieves’ guild… one that prides themselves on constructing elaborate heists that target the most untouchable of individuals and institutions. What does Paradox do with the countless artifacts, state secrets,…

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  1. 1Overview
  2. 2Biography
  3. 3Personality
  4. 4Appearance
  5. 5Character Relationships
  6. 6Lady Geist
  7. 7Mirage
  8. 8Kelvin
  9. 9Seven
  10. 10Abrams
  11. 11Character Interactions
  12. 12Thefts
  13. 13Removed Lore
  14. 14Neon Prime – Chrono
  15. 15References

I gave up my name to join Paradox. And it’s a choice I would gladly make again.

Shrouded in mystery, each member of Paradox dons a mask and takes on the organization’s name. They are everywhere. They are nowhere. And if they want something, they are inevitable.

Overview

Paradox has a few motivations in the ritual, the main one being to prove herself to the Paradox Organisation, partially for bragging rights.[1][2][3][4] It’s implied that one of Paradox’s goals in the ritual is to steal something from the opposing Patron (such as the Hidden KingHidden King‘s crown) and display it at the Paradox Museum.[5][6][3] It’s also implied that Paradox wants to show that she’s fit to lead the Paradox Organisation by completing the ritual.[7] Her exact wish is unknown, but there are dozens of possibilities according to the Patrons.[8]

Biography

Not much is known about Paradox herself. She’s Scottish and a "bored rich person",[9][10] who gladly gave up her identity to join the Paradox Organisation.[11] The helmet Paradox wears can be taken off (as it’s just a mask),[12] but what Paradox does in her free time is unknown. She meets the other members of Paradox a few times a year to brag about her thefts.[10]

Paradox is nicknamed "The Time Thief".[13]

Paradox is currently trying to find a way to break into the Baxter Society‘s manor house,[14] the Baroness Hotel,[15] and McGinnis‘ lab.[16] Paradox was expecting Venator to come after her at some point, implying the Paradox Organisation has robbed the Vatican before.[17] Paradox shows interest in joining the OSIC‘s Curator Division, although it’s likely that she just wants to steal from them.[18]

Paradox claim to be in possession of the Tome of Anubis. Wraith says she thought the Tome was at the Met.[19] At some point, the Tome was reportedly seen in New York’s black market.[20]

How the time manipulation Paradox uses works is a tightly held secret.[21] Paradox says time travel "isn’t a thing yet".[22]

Personality

Paradox enjoys stealing things and winning with style.[23][24][25] She likes to "have fun" with people who entertain her actions as a Paradox member,[26] or people who she enjoys messing with.[27][28] She is playful and jokey, but takes the name of the Paradox Organisation very seriously. She drops the humor if Paradox gets threatened or disrespected.[29][30][31]

Paradox is interested in stealing valuable things and learning secrets.[32][33] However, she doesn’t care about American artifacts in particular.[9] She admires good craftsmanship.[34]

Other characters often call Paradox "clever".[35]

Appearance

Paradox is a woman with broad shoulders and an hourglass figure. Her real appearance is unknown, since her uniform covers her entire body. She wears an oval helmet that seems to have a lava lamp-like liquid inside in the shape of an hourglass, with what looks like breathing holes in the bottom. The helmet is described as a "fishbowl head".[12][36]

She wears a white collar shirt with a wine red scarf, an hourglass-shaped beige overcoat with wine red underside, waist-high tight gray pants, a brown leather belt and leg straps, and thigh-high boots and long gloves that seem made of black latex. Her coat has hourglass-shaped pins.

She carries a pocket watch in her coat and an hourglass-shaped machine on her back with a glowing blue material in glass that she draws her powers from. She has blue tubes connecting her coat to her gloves. Her weapon is a futuristic one-handed gun with an unorthodox rectangular shape.

Paradox wears a blue rose in her lapel, which do not exist in nature, and are only possible through genetic modification. In art, blue roses are a symbol for mystery and the unattainable. Billy makes a comment on the blue rose.[37]

Character Relationships

Lady Geist

Lady Geist has an old grudge against Paradox.[38] The Paradox Organisation has stolen one of her husband’s paintings.[39][40] Paradox finds Lady Geist fun to mess with.[27]

Mirage

The Paradox Organisation are a sworn enemy of the Djinn (and by extension Mirage), and the Djinn want to dismantle them.[41][42] Paradox keeps trying to steal Nashala for the Paradox Museum.[43][44][45]

Kelvin

Kelvin is one of Paradox’s targets. She says that her colleagues may have already broken into his home before the ritual started.[46]

The Paradox Organisation holds Kelvin in high regard, as they consider him "a thief who steals from the dead".[47] Paradox finds Kelvin fun to mess with.[28]

Seven

Paradox is aware of Seven’s safehouse in the tunnels and threatens to reveal its location.[48] Seven wants to commission Paradox for a job.[49]

Abrams

Abrams has been investigating the Paradox Organisation outside of his case with the Tome.[50]

Paradox threatens Abrams to stop asking questions about them.[51]

Character Interactions

Thefts

Paradox has shown interest in stealing a wide variety of objects belonging to the other characters. Some of these objects include:

There are also some things Paradox has successfully stolen prior to the ritual, such as:

Removed Lore

Chrono (Neon Prime)

A different version of Paradox’s backstory was accidentally pushed in the captions file in the Old Gods, New Blood update. It’s unknown if this version is older or newer than the current backstory.

It reads:

The mysterious organization known as Paradox has vexed law enforcement across the globe for almost a generation.

Claiming to have a net worth higher than the GDP of most developed nations; the coalition of elite grifters, cat-burglars, and gentlemen thieves that make up Paradox no longer steal for money; but rather to prove to each other (and the world) that there is nothing they can’t do.

Putting their illicit spoils on public display at so-called "pop up museums"; Paradox brazenly taunts institutions all while the public clamors for more.

They are everywhere. They are nowhere. And if you possess something they want… they are inevitable.

Neon Prime – Chrono

Paradox was named Chrono in Neon Prime.

Chrono is enigmatic; Not much is known about their character apart from being the leader of the Paradox thieves guild (compared to hero Paradox’s anonymous membership).[79]

Conversely, most aspects of the Paradox guild persisted into its current iteration in Deadlock, even retaining its description as an organization that "prides itself on constructing elaborate heists that target the most untouchable of individuals and institutions" and its tradition of displaying stolen items in the Paradox Museum.[79][80]

References

  1. ↑ Hidden KingHidden King‘s in-game voice line (Paradox Start): "Complete the ritual, and be the envy of your fellows in Paradox!"
  2. ↑ Hidden KingHidden King‘s in-game voice line (Paradox Start): "This is the moment you’ve been waiting for. To prove to the world you’re as good as you claim to be. Don’t let yourself down. Summon the Hidden King!"
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 ArchmotherArchmother‘s in-game voice line (Paradox Start): "You seek the validation of your colleagues, Paradox? Then steal the crown of the Hidden King and become legend!"
  4. ↑ Paradox Paradox‘s in-game voice line (Post-Game Ping): "Can’t wait to tell the Paradox Council about this."
  5. ↑ Paradox Paradox‘s in-game voice line (Post-Game Ping): "This is going to make a hell of an exhibit in the museum."
  6. ↑ Hidden KingHidden King‘s in-game voice line (Paradox Start): "Paradox. Today marks the greatest heist you’ve ever performed. Don’t fail your King."
  7. ↑ Hidden King‘s in-game Voice archivevoice line0:00--:-- (Paradox start) – "Once you summon the Hidden King, the other members of Paradox will know why you are fit to lead."
  8. ↑ Hidden KingHidden King‘s in-game voice line (Paradox Start): "Paradox, your mind is ablaze with possibilities. I look forward to seeing what you claim as your reward for completing the ritual."
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Paradox And Haze Conversation 2 – "This may surprise you, Haze, but as a Scottish woman I don’t particularly give a shit about American artifacts."
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Paradox And Lady Geist Conversation 3 – "How often does your little social club gather?" – "A few times a year. (…) We’re a bunch of bored rich people, of course we brag about what we stole."
  11. ↑ Paradox Paradox‘s in-game voice line (Select): "I gave up my name to join Paradox. And it’s a choice I would gladly make again."
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Paradox And Holliday Conversation 3 – "How often do you take the mask off?" – "You think I keep this on all the time?" – "Lady, you’re running around with a fishbowl on your head. I think it’s safe not to assume anything."
  13. ↑ Paradox Paradox‘s other character interactions
  14. ↑ Paradox And Grey Talon Conversation 2
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Paradox Paradox‘s in-game voice line (Killed Doorman): "You can’t keep me out of The Baroness forever, Doorman!"
  16. ↑ McGinnis McGinnis‘ in-game voice line (Killed Paradox): "Maybe Paradox will stop tryna raid my lab."
  17. ↑ Paradox Paradox‘s in-game voice line (Killed Venator): "Was wondering when they’d send you after me."
  18. ↑ Paradox And Haze Conversation 1 – "Uhh, if we win, I don’t suppose you could put in a good word with the Curator Division for me?" – "Afraid not." – "Worth trying."
  19. ↑ Paradox and Wraith conversation 3
  20. ↑ Newscaster‘s in-game Voice archivevoice line0:00--:-- – "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!"
  21. ↑ Paradox And Dynamo Conversation 1
  22. ↑ Paradox‘s in-game Voice archivevoice line0:00--:-- – "Time travel isn’t a thing… yet."
  23. ↑ Paradox And Dynamo Conversation 3 – "Why do you keep stealing things? Don’t you have enough?" – "Why do you keep reading books? Haven’t you read enough?" – "Point taken."
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 Paradox And Wraith Conversation 2 – "You know what I like about you, Paradox? You don’t just like to win. You like to do it with style." – "The feeling’s mutual, Wraith."
  25. ↑ Paradox‘s in-game voice line (upgrade Pulse Grenade) – "If you’re gonna blow something up, you might as well do it with style!"
  26. ↑ Paradox And Grey Talon Conversation 1
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 Paradox Paradox‘s in-game voice line (Killed Lady Geist): "You really are fun to mess with, Lady Geist!"
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1 Paradox Paradox‘s in-game voice line (Killed Kelvin): "I think I found a new favorite person to mess with!"
  29. ↑ Paradox And Holliday Conversation 4 – "So, what’s your story, lady? You fall in a vat of clocks?" – "It’s not wise to mock Paradox."
  30. ↑ Paradox And Seven Conversation 2
  31. ↑ Paradox And Abrams Conversation 2
  32. ↑ 32.0 32.1 Paradox Paradox‘s in-game voice line (Killed Paige): "Bet she has some rare books worth stealin’."
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 Paradox Paradox‘s in-game voice line (Killed McGinnis): "What secrets are you hiding for Fairfax, McGinnis?"
  34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 Paradox And Bebop Conversation 1 – "You’re a marvel to behold, Bebop. Truly exquisite craftsmanship."
  35. ↑ Paradox Paradox‘s other character interactions
  36. ↑ Lash‘s in-game voice line (killed Paradox) – "Took down little miss fishbowl head."
  37. ↑ Billy‘s in-game voice line (killed Paradox) – "I’ll leave the blue flower on your headstone."
  38. ↑ Lady Geist‘s in-game Voice archivevoice line0:00--:-- (killed Paradox) – "I’ve waited 50 years for this."
  39. ↑ Paradox and Lady Geist conversation
  40. ↑ Lady Geist‘s in-game Voice archivevoice line0:00--:-- (killed Paradox) – "First my husband. Now me. When will Paradox stay out of my life?"
  41. ↑ Mirage‘s in-game voice line (killed Paradox) – "The Djinn’s enemies are my enemies."
  42. ↑ Mirage‘s in-game voice line (killed Paradox) – "The Djinn won’t rest until Paradox is dismantled."
  43. ↑ Mirage Mirage‘s in-game voice line (Killed Paradox): "Nashala won’t end up in one of your museums, Paradox."
  44. ↑ Mirage Mirage‘s in-game voice line (Killed Paradox): "When will Paradox learn?"
  45. ↑ Paradox Paradox‘s in-game voice line (Killed Mirage): "That bottle is going to look so pretty in the Paradox Museum."
  46. ↑ Paradox And Kelvin Conversation 1 – "Goes to say, we definitely planned on robbing you during the ritual, but my colleague may or may not have broken into your home yet."
  47. ↑ Paradox And Kelvin Conversation 3 – "You… know you’re held in high regard by Paradox, right?" – "Why? I’m an explorer, not a thief." – "An explorer is just a thief that specializes in stealing from the dead."
  48. ↑ 48.0 48.1 Seven & Paradox Conversation 2 – Paradox Paradox: "What is it worth it to you to have your safehouses location… Not exposed?"
  49. ↑ Paradox and Seven conversation – Seven: "Does Paradox take commisions?"
  50. ↑ Paradox And Abrams Conversation 3 – "You look uneasy, detective." – "Just wondering if we’re going to have a problem." – "With the ritual upon us, Paradox has bigger concerns than your nose in our business. So no, you have nothing to fear from me."
  51. ↑ Paradox And Abrams Conversation 2 – "We like secrets and… you seem to have a knack for finding them. But a word of advice: some things aren’t meant to be revealed. Stop asking questions about us."
  52. ↑ Paradox Paradox‘s in-game voice line (Killed Wraith): "And here I thought we could do business."
  53. ↑ Paradox Paradox‘s in-game voice line (Killed Calico): "I thought she was rather charming! A shame it had to end this way…"
  54. ↑ Paradox Paradox‘s in-game voice line (Killed Mo & Krill): "It’s a shame, I liked those two!"
  55. ↑ Paradox Paradox‘s in-game voice line (Killed Viscous): "Ah, he was so adorable!"
  56. ↑ Paradox Paradox‘s in-game voice line (Killed Warden): "Love the conviction, Warden!"
  57. ↑ Paradox‘s in-game voice line (killed Vyper) – "You’re an insult to my profession, Vyper."
  58. ↑ Paradox‘s in-game voice line (killed Vyper) – "You give thieves a bad name, Vyper."
  59. ↑ Drifter And Paradox Conversation 1 – "You look annoyed." – "I am annoyed. You don’t have anything interesting to steal."
  60. ↑ Paradox And Holliday Conversation 2 – "A word of advice, sheriff?" – "Can’t wait to hear this." – "Don’t trust the OSIC. Their goals and your goals are not in alignment."
  61. ↑ Pocket‘s in-game voice line (killed Paradox) – "I used to be a big fan!"
  62. ↑ Pocket‘s in-game voice line (killed Paradox) – "You can dress up however you want but at the end of the day, you’re just another rich asshole."
  63. ↑ Holliday Holliday‘s in-game voice line (Killed Paradox): "Time thief? Please, you’re just a petty crook."
  64. ↑ Kelvin And Paradox Conversation 1 – "You have so many gifts and yet you waste them on petty theft and childish stunts."
  65. ↑ Paradox And Seven Conversation 1 – "For all the might your organization wields, you waste it on publicity stunts." – "We don’t need to explain ourselves to you." – "I would settle for you explaining it to anyone."
  66. ↑ Warden Warden‘s in-game voice line (Killed Paradox): "All your power… And you squander it on petty nonsense."
  67. ↑ Paradox And Drifter Conversation 2 – "What size jacket do you wear?" – "Why?" – "Well, it’s a nice coat."
  68. ↑ Ivy Ivy‘s in-game voice line (Pass Paradox on Zipline): "Love your coat, Paradox!"
  69. ↑ Paige Paige‘s in-game voice line (Killed Paradox): "You know, they say never judge a book by its cover, but… You are running around in a trench coat, and a mask, and shooting at people, so I think it’s pretty safe to make assumptions… You look great, though!"
  70. ↑ Rem Rem‘s in-game voice line (killed Paradox): "Neat coat."
  71. ↑ Vyper Vyper‘s in-game voice line (Killed Paradox): "Gotta say, she really makes the coat work."
  72. ↑ Paradox Paradox‘s in-game voice line (Killed Abrams): "The tome will be mine, Abrams!"
  73. ↑ Celeste Celeste‘s in-game voice line (killed Paradox): "Sick of those assholes trying to steal my horn…"
  74. ↑ Paradox Paradox‘s in-game voice line (Killed Holliday): "That gun has history, Holliday, I want it!"
  75. ↑ Paradox Paradox‘s in-game voice line (Killed McGinnis): "I want your research, McGinnis."
  76. ↑ Paradox Paradox‘s in-game voice line (Killed Mirage): "Tell you what Mirage: Give me the Djinn, and I’ll let you walk."
  77. ↑ Paradox Paradox‘s in-game voice line (Killed Pocket): "I want that case, Pocket!"
  78. ↑ Paradox Paradox‘s in-game voice line (Killed Yamato): "I can’t wait to steal that sword!"
  79. ↑ 79.0 79.1 Neon Prime Lore – Paradox
  80. ↑ Neon Prime Lore – The Paradox Museum