The line "I dreamt I was a butterfly" is a possible reference to a poem by Zhuangzi, a Chinese Taoist philosopher.
The line "Hello, world!" is a reference to the standard practice of writing this line to the screen by programmers working in a new environment or language.
The line "I think, therefore I am" is a reference to French philosopher, RenℂⅠ Descartes` quote: Je pense, donc je suis. (I think, therefore I am.)
The line "Do I think? Does a submarine swim?" is a possible reference to the Dutch computer scientist, Edsger Wybe Dijkstra`s quote: The question of whether machines can think, is about as relevant as the question of whether submarines can swim.
The line "Death is whimsical today" is a quote from Kel`thuzad, a necromancer and lich, as heard in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne. Both uses of the quote are references to a line in the 1994 film Leon: The Professional.
The line "Free your mind" is a quote from Matrix, pronounced by Morpheus to the main character, Neo.
The voice line "The greatest enemy, is that which lies within" (This voice line triggered after Zenyatta discorded an enemy) was secretly removed from the game after one of the patches. The reason for removing the voice line is unknown.
Abilities
Ability
Quote
Audio
Orb of Harmony
(To Genji) We walk in harmony, my student.
(To Orisa) We are as one, my sister.
Be reborn.
Be one with the universe.
Embrace tranquility.
Free your mind.
Gaze into the Iris.
Open your mind.
Walk in harmony.
Orb of Discord
(To Genji) I know the doubts that plague you.
Bask in the shadow of doubt.
Darkness falls.
There is chaos within you.
There is disquiet in your soul.
You are your own worst enemy.
Transcendence
Experience tranquility. (self and friendly)
Pass into the Iris. (hostile)
Videos
Info
Chatter
Trigger
Quote
Audio
Hero Selected
True self is without form.
During Set Up
A chance to focus.
A closed mind is already defeated.
A disciplined mind is your most dependable ally.
A warrior`s greatest weapon... is patience.
Consider only victory. Make defeat an impossibility in your mind.
Respawn
A momentary setback.
A temporary setback.
Adversity is an opportunity for change.
The outcome is not preordained.
Overconfidence is a flimsy shield.
Pain is an excellent teacher.
Repetition is the path to mastery.
The cycle begins anew.
Pick Up Health Pack
I am made whole.
I am restored.
My systems are restored.
On Fire
I am on fire.
I am on fire... but an extinguisher is not required.
I feel the warmth of the Iris flowing through me!
Damage Boosted
Now to strike.
My spirit is strong.
Energy flows through me.
Nano Boosted
I feel greatly empowered.
I feel unstoppable!
Discord Orb Received
I welcome adversity.
Voted Epic (5 Votes)
Excellence is its own reward.
Wonderful!
Voted Legendary (10 Votes)
The cards have selected me.
Your recognition honors me.
Stunned
Enemy Resurrection
Our enemies return.
Resurrected
I return.
Call-Outs
Trigger
Quote
Audio
Hero Change
Zenyatta is here.
Sniper Sighted
I see a sniper.
Sniper.
Enemy Sighted
The enemy is here.
Enemy detected.
Turret Sighted
A turret lies in our way.
A turret lies before us. It is quite real.
Enemy Has a Teleporter
The enemy possesses a teleporter.
We must locate their teleporter.
Teleporter Sighted
The enemy`s teleporter is here. Destroy it.
Ally Damaged
Behind you.
Get out of there!
In Danger
I need help.
I require assistance.
Time Running Out (Defense)
Falter now and we will succumb to defeat.
Victory is within our grasp. Hold strong.
Time Running Out (Attack)
Time grows short, attack.
Time is an illusion, but the illusion is about to run out.
We must focus our attack upon the objective.
We must wrest victory from the jaws of time.
Mission-Specific
Trigger
Quote
Audio
Point Contested (Defense)
Point Being Captured (Defense)
Our objective will soon belong to the enemy.
Capturing Point
Destiny has drawn me to the objective.
I am becoming one with the objective.
I am taking the objective, join me.
Point Lost
Payload Stuck
The payload must be moved.
The payload rests idle.
Escorting Payload (Attack)
Becoming one with the payload.
My path has converged... with that of the payload.
The payload and I move as one.
The payload proceeds on its path, as must we.
Payload Moving (Defense)
The payload moves closer to the threshold of our defeat.
The payload moves like a stone down the mountain side.
Eliminations
Trigger
Quote
Audio
Final Blow
A lesson in humility.
Do not be discouraged, everyone begins in ignorance.
The Summer Games is an annual 1] seasonal event in Overwatch. The event has special Loot Boxes, 112 exclusive cosmetics, and an exclusive brawl, Lúcioball. The first Summer Games event started on August 2, 2016
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Bastion Real Name SST Laboratories Siege Automaton E54 Age 30 Occupation Battle automaton Base Black Forest, Germany (formerly) Affiliation None Voice Chris Metzen 1] Cosmetics Cosmetic page Quotes Quotation page Role Defense Health 200 Armor
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