by Lewis Burnell on Aug 11, 2016
In the latest update (v30) EPIC have quietly released some lore tidbits for fans within the Hero select screen. It's a fairly lengthy list of information and although it's short for each Hero, it's certainly setting the scene for them. In alphabetical order, here's what each says:
Holds the record for most entries in the Exotic Locales Codex.
Respected by all, feared by many, and loved by two.
Has a secret obsession with low-cost holovids.
Once ransacked an entire village searching for his pipe.
Has never worshipped the Jambakka, despite the pleas of his parents.
Denies the rumor tha the "lost" three apprentices in a single day.
Has a not-so-secret gambling addiction.
Enjoys the company of machines more than people. Undecided about androids.
Joined the Mechanica at fifteen. Left it at sixteen.
Believes limits are for the meek.
On his sixth birthday, witnessed the death of a star. Fell in love.
Dekker suspects "Gideon" is not his true name.
Ran from every fight, until he lost it all, and stood up.
Has imprisoned Sparrow many times.
Keeps a lock of black hair in his boot, but no one knows why.
Grim won EXE in a crooked game of Bone Dice. Instructions were not included.
EXE is able to extrpolate 73.2% of Grim's speech.
Since he acquired EXE, all of Grim's debts have been forgiven.
Has crushed the skull of every challenger in his tribe.
Still cannot defeat his grandmother in single combat.
Seeks the forgiveness of his gods.
Published an article on grenades: theory, practice, and aesthetics.
Charged with destruction, mayhem, and defacing public property.
Installed a humidor in his mech.
Both were cast-out as runts. Suits them just fine.
Scorch once ate all the molotovs, passed out, and burned down an orphanage.
Iggy thinks he's a dinosaur. Scorch disagrees.
Some believe she kills for pleasure.
Some believe she kills because she must.
Some believe neither of these is true.
Dwelled in the jungle, alone, since the age of thirteen.
Has been worshipped as a vengeful nature god.
Does not speak. Unless he must.
Hasn't worked with a partner since the "incident."
Never mention his wife.
Once suspended by Lt. Bélica for hiding stun traps in the lavatory.
Long ago requested that her personality module be rewritten, but no longer knows why.
Has had many jokes explained to her, and has diligently noted that they were humorous.
Can see infrared and ultraviolet, but not full human spectrum.
Prefers a raw diet.
Enjoys camping in the wilderness.
A gifted storyteller.
Inmates learn to listen for the sound of the chains.
Enjoys soft music during long torture sessions.
Has a true passion for the detention industry.
Waits in the dark with timeless patience.
Does not sleep.
Looks forward to the signs that herald his end.
As a child, practiced the bow until her fingers bled, then practiced some more.
Has been imprisoned many times.
Loves the hunt more than the kill.
Understands the concept of mercy, just not as it applies to him.
First memory is the bay doors opening in low orbit.
Though many follow, denies being a leader.
Believes that the purpose of all living things is to die, and feed the land.
More curious than the other Fey, thus she was chosen.
Loves all her "children".
Denies any affiliation with the Ying Mei Cartel, but drinks on their tab.
Has talked his way out of at least five executions.
Is pretty sure that he's a father.