Delsin Rowe

I thought I'd finished it.

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..the only downside being that, uh...nope, can't think of anything. This is pretty freakin' awesome.
― Delsin's commenting about his Conduit powers

Delsin Rowe
In-Game Information
Full name	Delsin Rowe
Gender	Male

Delsin Rowe is the main protagonist in the upcoming InFamous: Second Son.

Background

Delsin is a 24-year-old who believes that he is destined for greatness. Being a street artist, his incontainable free expression sets a perfect background for his standoff with the DUP. He grew up just outside of Seattle where, after rescuing the passengers trapped aboard a burning bus, he discovers he can manipulate, direct, and even transform into smoke.

Whilst wondering if he could have received his powers from one of the strangers on the bus, Delsin finds himself a target of the Department of Unified Protection (DUP), a government agency set up to ensure the events of Empire City and New Marais never happen again. Surrounded by a society that fears them, Bioterrorists are ruthlessly hunted down and caged by the Department of Unified Protection.

When Delsin discovers his powers he's forced to run, searching for others like him in order to save those he loves from the oppressive D.U.P. now hot on his tail. The choices he makes along the way change the future of everyone around him. Delsin has a rebellious attitude and favors anti-authoritarian street art. He is also an artist himself and enjoys tagging buildings with his own artwork and it constantly annoys his older brother, Reggie, who keeps arresting him over and over again.

Powers and Abilities

Delsin has the natural ability to absorb the abilities of other conduits, which he discovers after encountering a crashed conduit transport vehicle.

Delsin's initial powers seem to be based on fire and smoke, similar to Nix. He also seems to be able to concentrate the fire into throwable knife-like weapons that explode like grenades. He has also been shown using the chain on his arm as a melee weapon by imbuing it with fire, similarly to how the Amp is wrought in electricity. Delsin can use a smoke dash ability and he possesses an ability similar to Cole's thunder drop. Delsin replenishes his power by absorbing smoke from chimneys, cars and also tear gas canisters.

He also has the ability to shoot smoke out of his hands, or even turn into smoke and travel quickly around the city through the use of air ducts. Delsin has the same free running and parkour abilities as Cole. He will be able to climb buildings in a similar manner. He is described as not being a very experienced climber, but if he sees something he can climb, there's nothing stopping him from trying. Also stated in the article, Delsin would have similar flight ability as the 'Shadow Swarm' from spinoff game InFamous: Festival of Blood.

• Delsin shooting smoke at enemies
• Delsin beginning the Orbital Drop

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• Delsin Rowe's Smoke Thrusters.jpg
  Delsin's Smoke Thrusters

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Delsin also has the Orbital Drop ability, which seems to be a much more massive version of Cole's Thunder Drop.

Gallery

Delsin's face.

Delsin preparing to attack.

Delsin attacks.

Delsin while transforming.

Delsin transforms after taking down a DUP Officer.

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Delsin using his chain to strike

Trivia

• He is voiced by Troy Baker, who also does the motion capture for Delsin.
• He bears a superficial resemblance to an early design for Cole called Talon.
  • Delsin also bears a slight resemblance to Alex Mercer from Prototype.
• Shortly after his first appearance, there was wide speculation on whether or not Delsin was Cole's brother or son. These facts were never confirmed and later, ruled out.
• He is the first inFamous character to have his age confirmed, as 24. This would make him 17 by the events of inFamous 2.
• His powers in the trailer resembles those of Nix and The Beast.
• The name "Delsin" is of Native American origin which translates to "He is so".
  • On the newest issue of GameInformer, it has been stated that Delsin is of Native American descent.
• In an E3 gameplay reveal trailer, it's shown Delsin has a Sucker Punch logo on the back of his jacket.
• Delsin follows Cole in referencing Sly Cooper, as he has a button on his jacket bearing the Sly Cooper logo.

References