Vikram

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Vikram is the latest hero of Overwatch, he's a mercenary under the employment of Vishkar who operates in Rio De Janeiro and was one of Lucio's enemies from the corporation. He dual wields a rifle and pistol and his ultimate allows him to summon a mobile turret to fight his enemies.

## Appearance

Vikram has a buzzed mohawk and his facial hair consists of a chevron mustache, he has a muscular build and wears the Vishkar security uniform which consists of combat trousers with knee pads, a grey shirt rolled up to his elbows, and a bulletproof vest. His trousers have a tiger stripe design and Vikram has a belt buckle reading "Vivat Rex" meaning "Long live the king".

## Backstory

During the Omnic crisis, India was under the rule of corrupt government that neglected the needs of its people and allowed riots and acts brutality to ensure their rule. When the crisis ended, Vishkar uprooted and drove away the corrupt establishment and established their regards for the despondent public by providing an education system for the children, provided jobs, and they built hospitals. Even though Vishkar's rule took away certain freedoms, the state was rebuilt on stronger foundations and preserved their religious freedoms and traditions. Vikram came under their employment after suffering from heavy financial struggles and left with them to Rio De Janeiro while his children stayed with his ex-wife.

During his stay in Rio De Janeiro, Vikram befriended Lúcio Correia dos Santos over their shared love of music but they often butted heads on Vishkar's opperation in Brazil. Lucio believed Vishkar was evil because they were; enforcing curfews, cracking down on what the company perceived as lawless behavior, exploiting the populace as a cheap labor force, seizing property, closing hospitals, and closing libraries. While Vikram believed it was a necessary evil and Rio De Janeiro just needed to be patient as Vishkar was handling too many problems at once during their stay, if the public had just followed the rules then Vishkar would have left months ago and the country would not only receive the same rewards as India, they would receive new hospitals and a better education system. A few days later, Vishkar's labs were broken into and the security footage was missing.

One night, while patrolling a radio station, Vikram and his men were attacked by rebels and a battle ensued between Vikram's men and the rebel forces. Both sides suffered, which caused Vikram and a few of his remaining men to retreat to the upper levels in a last stand. Vikram guarded the controls and met the rebel leader at the controls. Vikram was shocked to discover that Lucio was in charge and he had to fight his friend. Vikram disarmed him and the two fought each each other with hand to hand combat. Vikram gained the upper hand and nearly choked Lucio into unconciousness but Lucio was able to grab his Sonic Amplifier and fired a soundwave that knocked Vikram back and caused him to tumble against the window.

Vikram clung to the edge as a nearby helicoper shone a light on Lucio and Vikram, Vikram egged on Lucio's brutality... insisting he use his death to prove his point to Vishkar but Lucio instead saves him and uses the radio station to play a recording that proves Vishkar's corruption. During this time, Vishkar's reenforcements stormed the radio station and started shooting the rebels. Out of gratitude for saving his life, Vikram pretended to arrest Lucio and the surviving rebels so he can escort them out of the station and take them to their base.

Even though Vikram had his loyalty to Vishkar shaken, he stayed with them as they left Rio De Janeiro so he can provide for his family. After the recording came to public eye, Vikram gave Lucio a Vishkar manifesto that directed him to their next location.

## Abilities

**Passive ability, Hologram:** Vikram throws a hologram of himself and turns invisible so he can retreat, Vikram cannot fight while he's invisible.

**Paralysis**: Vikram emits a flash from his wrist device, paralysing the target for 6 seconds