- "Now you're playing with POWER!!!"
- — Vox.
- "I know what's best for everybody, and without electronics, life is MEANINGLESS. You see, when you're as rich and powerful as me... You can't be a straight arrow, kiddo. I'm a man who gets what he wants by whatever means necessary. If I have to tell little white lies, or, God forbid, have people die for me... As long as we're all headed in the right direction, what does it matter? I make decisions for all the people in this hellhole. You think I haven't given any thought to the people who could be hurt by my actions? Of course I have. But, that's show business, baby. Everyone suffers, and that's the responsibility I bear so that my empire doesn't fall apart. Everything is television, sweetheart, and I'm the star of the show. If it fits your tits, I have an entire department dedicated to paying out families who've been affected by our 'unfortunate accidents'. I'll let them know to set aside a fund for ya."
- — Vox's villainous speech to Charlie.
Lord Vox of Pride, also known as The TV Demon, is one of the three main antagonists (alongside Roo and Adina) in Hazbin Hotel: Journey to the Light.
He serves as the secondary antagonist of Chapter 1, a minor antagonist in Chapter 2, a major antagonist in Chapter 3, a flashback character in Chapter 4, and a major antagonist in Chapter 5.
In life, Vox was a televangelist, cult leader, and leader of the Vox Populi. He used television broadcasts to attract thousands of impressionable and vulnerable followers into worshiping him and believing that he could perform miracles and divine healings. He used his followers to assassinate his television rivals and religious dissenters in exchange for free miracles. Around the 1950s, he died in a freak accident while hosting an award show.
Now in Hell, he is a technological and all-seeing Overlord who reigns over Pentagram City, where he wields control over the Pride Ring's multimedia. He employs media deliberately designed to rot the minds of their viewers, indoctrinating Hell's denizens until they transform into devoted members of his loyal, yet unbearable horde of screen-slaved cultists. A business tycoon, Vox is at the helm of Voxtek, a conglomerate which he uses to mass-produce and distribute his brainwashing products and media.
In his inner circle, Vox maintains a close alliance with his protegé and girlfriend, Velvette, as well as his on-and-off boyfriend, Valentino, using his fellow Overlords as expendable pawns to serve his grand scheme. Vox is also the adversary and perpetual rival of the notorious Radio Demon and fellow Overlord, Alastor, their enmity for each other largely stemming from their divergent perspectives concerning technology.
Personality
- "(chuckles) Oh, that girl is delusional! Things may change in Hell, but you can always count on Lucifer's little shitling to have a few screws loose. Ha, HA!!! Ah... But... It might benefit us to play along with her, for a while. We can always exploit whatever she does for our own ends. Besides... (he glances at one of his surveillance TVs, displaying Alastor and Charlie outside the Hazbin Hotel) This endeavor would make for quite the interesting show... So... Let the show begin!!! HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA!!!"
- — Vox scheming.
Possessing a sleek, charismatic demeanor, Vox is defined by his egocentrism, theatricality, and unparalleled skill in manipulation, particularly as a technopath and exploitative, cultish businessman. As an Overlord and former cult leader, his desire for complete control over the masses drives all of his actions. Constantly adapting to obtain more power, he has a theatrical showman's persona; to Vox, everything needs to be extra and over-the-top, and he consistently positions himself at the center of any scenario, switching between inviting and comedic to threatening and menacing on a whim. Vox is a narcissist and user above all else; every act of kindness he performs is simply a means to an end, and any familial relationships or friendships he builds are just tokens and status symbols of how "great" and "loving" he is. He values control above all else, stalking the denizens of Hell and controlling the media they consume through a specialized surveillance TV room that facilitates connection to every screen within the Pride.
While he is truly dangerous, Vox also has a bullyable, insecure and pathetic side to him, though this only really shows when he is one-uping his rival, Alastor. Vox heavily prides himself on his speed, mastery of manipulation, power, and sexual prowess - fervently bragging that he can think, move, and ejaculate faster than Alastor can. Another example of this is that, while he usually hates it when Velvette calls him "Daddy", he encourages her to call him that when they are in Alastor's presence, to flaunt his status as the "alpha male".
Vox possesses a two-faced attitude with a blend of comical smugness and inviting hospitality, which effectively conceals the truly ruthless aspect of his personality. While he might not be as brutal as Valentino and Velvette, he is far more calculating, nuanced, and scheming, and seems to have some sort of agenda that he's working towards, viewing both Valentino and Velvette as expendable "assets". He is easily the most intelligent of the Vees, and he can be more discreet, which also makes him the most dangerous. He is one who is easy to trust, and his sheer cruelty and spite towards those who get on his bad side make him arguably the most evil of the Vees.
He is noted for having two personalities; a charming, smarmy, and darkly comedic TV show host with an inviting voice and energy when the cameras are on, and a short-tempered and extremely hostile boss who excoriates and abuses everyone around him once the cameras are off. Regardless of which personality he assumes, Vox is consistently marked by his dangerous, unhinged, and domineering nature. His narcissism knows no bounds, and he perceives both his life and afterlife as an ongoing television show where he is the star, only to turn murderously irate if anyone outshines him.
One of Vox's most defining traits is that he is deeply controlling and obsessed with power - whether it be physical power or having control over others -, at one point declaring that every demon in Pentagram City belongs to him. He will eagerly kill, use, or betray virtually anyone for the sake of power, and clearly suffers from a god complex, having dedicated his past life to using television to manipulate people into deifying him. He has a very healthy image of himself, as every single multimedia and product his company owns has his name or face on it in some way. He loves soaking in the adulation of his fanbase and is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited power, brilliance, and ideal love. He is controlling and believes that if he loses and does not get to play God, then he will bring all of his followers and associates down with him. He loves being in control, having people do his bidding, and will not shy away from hurting or killing people to remain in control.
While Vox is easily the most sinister and powerful of the three, he tended to take a step back and let Valentino take the reins so the moth could live out his power fantasies.
In stark contrast to the courteous and amiable demeanor of Alastor, Vox exhibits a notably higher degree of crudeness and disrespect. His disregard for others' privacy is evident as he derives amusement from reading embarrassing text messages and personal information of fellow demons on his shows, using private material for cheap laughs. He treats his guests rudely, persistently interrupting them during interviews. He orchestrates his shows in a manner that shifts the focus onto himself, employing camera angles and questions that highlight his presence over that of the guest. Leveraging his authority over television broadcasts, Vox also manipulates the portrayal of events to his advantage; He curates a positive image for his own businesses, along with those of Valentino and Velvette, while actively presenting his rivals like Alastor and the Hazbin Hotel in a mocking and negative light.
Despite preferring to keep a level-headed, headliner-type attitude, Vox is truly a haughty and power hungry dictator masquerading as a chummy host, with little care or concern for anything but his own selfish desires. He does not hesitate to use his powers to destroy or harm anyone who annoys or displeases him, and he derives visible pleasure from inflicting pain on others. He is exceptionally petty, becoming incensed whenever the spotlight is stolen from him, to the point where even accidentally stepping in front of him on camera caused him to murder one of his assistant cameramen. He has no regard for the afterlives of other sinners, as demonstrated when he, Velvette, and Valentino slaughtered an entire town full of lower sinners merely to help Valentino relieve some stress. In addition, while recording his TV shows, he constantly threatens his literal captive audience with death if they do not laugh at his jokes, and actively sends his henchmen to kill any viewer who does not laugh at his jokes. He also possesses a very cruel and haughty side to him, as he has mocked Angel Dust multiple times over the sexual abuse he endured at the hands of Valentino and even broadcasted his rape on live TV for everyone to see, and delights in bullying Sir Pentious by insulting him directly or laughing at his continued failures.
As previously indicated, Vox is monstrously sadistic with no real limits to his depravity, displaying amusement and enjoyment while murdering and abusing those below him with no regards for their afterlives or feelings, as well as destroying entire towns and slaughtering their populace either to entertain himself or for relaxation. He eagerly murdered dozens of sinners during an assault at Butcher Town, gains sexual pleasure from watching Valentino abuse his workers (especially Angel Dust), and indulges in brainwashing and psychologically abusing Valentino's workers himself. He is shown to have a deeply jealous side to him in regards to Valentino's employees, due to the attention they regularly receive from their pimp. He is complicit in the prostitution, abuse, and rape of Valentino's workers, and intentionally gets some of Val's workers (notably Angel) in trouble with their pimp so that Valentino will beat/rape them and he can get off to their suffering, in addition to previously putting Angel Dust in a shock collar so he could torture the spider every time he disobeyed him and Valentino. As a former cult leader, he will happily take advantage of lost/vulnerable people so that he can use them in his schemes, building a foundation of trust so that they are willing to die for him, only to excoriate or unironically order his followers to kill themselves if they fail him. He is just as bad, if not worse, than Valentino in terms of sheer personal cruelty, jealousy, and malice.
In his mockery of his adversaries, Vox's behavior sometimes takes on a rather immature quality. He resorts to childishly crayon-drawn, derisive images, such as a crude depiction of Alastor that he spreads across Pentagram City to taunt the Radio Demon. Additionally, he stoops to making immature jokes at Alastor's expense during his television shows, including calling Alastor's cane a dildo and even invoking references to Alastor's mother. Vox's actions reflect a deep-seated vindictiveness and a propensity to belittle those who stand in opposition to him.
Beneath his psychopathic exterior, Vox showcases a remarkable level of intelligence, adept at orchestrating machinations from the shadows. He effectively navigates the art of manipulation, leveraging his talents to influence the masses, cultivate loyalty, and even deceive his adversaries into furthering his own objectives. In his past as a televangelist, he skillfully utilized his broadcasts and charismatic persona to ensnare thousands into believing in his supposed divinity, knowing the power of television and how impressionable it would be to others. By extension, he coerced his followers into committing murder to prove their allegiance, coercing them into committing suicide if they failed him. Vox's all-seeing abilities allows him the power to stalk the inhabitants of Pride, thereby gaining insights into public preferences and exploiting this knowledge to amplify his popularity. Vox dons an oily and inspirational facade to earn trust, employing people as pawns to fulfill his personal ambitions. He masterfully constructs the illusion that he imparts power to his followers, emboldening them to inflict harm and betrayal as he does. This gives his followers a sense of empowerment that fuels their loyalty, with many viewing him as an equal due to the shared feeling of strength. His cunning extends to manipulating individuals like Ren, capitalizing on their unfamiliarity with Hell's intricacies to extract information. This tactic resulted in dividing the hotel crew and inciting internal conflict. Vox's manipulation also entangled Sir Pentious, exploiting the snake demon's aspiration to become his right-hand. Through the promise of a permanent position, he coerced Sir Pentious into capturing Husk and then swiftly betrayed him once his purpose was fulfilled.
Amidst Vox's ruthless and malevolent nature, there exists a surprising dimension of "benevolence". He initially had a genuine affection for his pet sharks, especially Vark, and to a lesser extent, his companions Velvette and Valentino. In his unique, distorted perspective, he perceives them as his own twisted form of family, tokens of his capacity for "love". Vox's love for Vark was evident through his constant doting and showering the shark with attention, ensuring that Vark's every desire was met. However, even his love for his pet sharks is somewhat dulled as he was willing to have inhumane experiments performed on them, having cybernetics planted in them simply so they can fit his technology aesthetic. Despite Valentino's verbal abuse and impulsive attitude, Vox actively sought to pacify him by buying expensive gifts ranging from flowers to clothing, guns and cars. With Velvette, Vox took deliberate steps to bond with her.
Still, Vox's relationship with Valentino and Velvette, while displaying affection and camaraderie on the surface, does not lessen Vox's inherent view of them both as pawns to further his own designs. When provoked, Vox can be unapologetically harsh and cruel towards them, even calling both of them "assets". He verbally abuses and emotionally manipulates Valentino and later usurped him of his power, paralyzing him with lightning after betraying the moth demon. He is also dismissive of Velvette much of the time, not wanting to partake in her livestreams or selfies. Nonetheless, he does occasionally exhibit remorse for his actions towards Velvette, despite trying to distance himself from misplaced affections. He eventually challenges Valentino, usurping his leadership within the Vees and humiliating him in the process. Later, he threatened to outright kill Velvette if she did not tell Val's staff that they were under new management, with it being unclear whether this was a bluff or not.
Despite his narcissistic nature, Vox exhibits remarkable fearlessness and possesses the ability to substantiate his bravado. He boldly taunts and ridicules Alastor, unflinchingly doing so even in the presence of the Radio Demon, as he holds the power to counter any retaliation from Alastor. Furthermore, Vox fearlessly engages in playful teasing at the expense of Valentino, even when Val is going through one of his fits.
Despite his intelligence, Vox's spite and arrogance has frequently led to him shitting the bed on his evil endeavours. One example was when he sought to assert dominance over Valentino after feigning deference for so long. During a confrontation with Alastor, where a bet was placed on Angel Dust's soul contract, Vox made a unilateral decision without consulting Valentino, even relishing in his smirk aimed at Valentino when the deal was made. This attempt to humiliate Valentino backfired when Alastor emerged victorious, resulting in the loss of their most prized possession.
Appearance
Vox is a slim, technology-themed demon standing at about 7'00". He has a giant flat-screen TV for a head, and his eyes are bright red with light-blue pupils, and his left eye has a blue, jagged pupil. His left eye also gains black, concentric circles whenever he is enraged, giving him a far more manic appearance. He has two small antennas on the top of his head that protrude from the top of the hat that constantly have an electrical charge surging through them. He sports a mouth full of sharp, light blue teeth. His eyebrows are different colors; the left is white, and the right is light blue. He has sharp, light blue claws, and dark blue skin.
His everyday wear consists of a black, striped suit with a black and red striped vest, and a bluish-white undershirt with a broadcast symbol on the chest. He has a red bowtie and a white-ish blue undershirt. He sports a black top hat with red and blue broadcast and radio wave symbols on it. Whenever he uses his powers, his teeth, undershirt, and claws glow a bright shade of blue, and he often becomes surrounded in a blue and red distorted electric aura. He is capable of giving himself accessories such as glasses by swiping his screen as if it was a smartphone.
Vox's casual clothing consists of a white, short-sleeved shirt covered with black floral print, brown skinny jeans, black shoes, a Voxtek watch, and a plain, dark blue baseball cap with a red Voxtek logo on it.
Whenever Vox is flustered, blushing, or his screen gets damaged, his screen loses signal, leaving his screen with the SMPTE color bars, and whenever he is sleeping or zones out, his screen goes dark with a bouncing Voxtek logo. He is also capable of portraying images on his screen, all of which seem to reflect what he is thinking about and feeling at the time (for example, displaying a light bulb when he has an idea, a skull when having murderous thoughts, and hearts when making love to Valentino).
While in his Full Demon Form, Vox becomes a being a pure electrical energy that glows neon blue with a red lightning/static for aura, and surrounded by a blue energy shield. His facial features, such as his eyes and teeth, can still be seen, but appear as completely red.
Powers and Abilities
Natural Powers
- Demonic Transformation: Upon absorbing a sufficient amount of electricity and power, Vox will instantly transform into his Full Demon form, becoming pure electrical energy, enhancing his abilities and powers to a significant degree. Unlike most demons or sinners, however, Vox cannot voluntarily shift out of this form; the only way for him to return to normal is to simply burn himself out.
- Immortality: Vox is eternally youthful, as he has already died, and thus is incapable of dying again through old age and most other mortal ailments, such as diseases or disorders. However, even as a sinner, he is not completely immortal, as his soul can still potentially be erased if he is fatally attacked with angelic weaponry/power.
- Nigh-Invulnerability: Like all other sinners, Vox is extremely durable, resilient, and immune to most forms of attacks; he can survive being crushed, shot, beaten, melted, etc. As a result of his immense power, it is virtually impossible for an average sinner to harm the TV Demon, and he can endure harsh punishments and attacks from fellow Overlords such as Alastor and Valentino. The only methods of truly erasing Vox for good are to destroy him using holy weaponry/power.
- Regeneration: Like all other sinners, Vox can regenerate to any extent from any non-holy attack. He can also heal his screen in the event it is shattered or cracked.
Unique Powers
- Demonic Power: As an Overlord of Hell, Vox gained a massive amount of demonic power upon his rebirth, making him an extremely powerful sinner capable of casually causing immense destruction using his capabilities, such as causing a black-out throughout all of Pride simply through his outbursts. Indeed, Vox is easily the most powerful among Vees and stands as one of the most powerful Overlords in Hell's history, having ruled unopposed since he was reborn. He is powerful enough to have defeated Alastor, who by himself defeated numerous past Overlords shortly after his rebirth, in all of their physical encounters with varying levels of ease, and having almost destroyed Pentagram City in a single charged-up attack in his fully demonic form. Indeed, despite hating Vox more than anything, the Radio Demon avoids direct confrontations with the TV Demon unless it is absolutely necessary.
- Acoustokinesis: Vox can layer his voice with a TV sound effect and can play numerous sound effects from his speakers. He also has the capability to amplify and control the pitch of his voice to a deeper and more demonic pitch to intimidate those around him, or to perfectly impersonate other entities. In addition, he can play any song of his choosing and project it through his speakers.
- Voice Mimicry: Vox can manipulate the pitch of his voice to allow himself to perfectly imitate other entities, as demonstrated when he imitated Alastor and Charlie during one of his TV shows in order to mock both of them.
- Animakinesis: As an Overlord, Vox can take ownership of anyone's soul, mainly through making deals or subscriptions to his services and socials. This binds his clients to his will, allowing him to summon them, and in extreme instances, torture them spiritually, causing them unbearable, debilitating agony, or outright erase their existence - no matter how far away they are from him - in order to force them to do what he wants. As an Overlord, he owns over a thousand, if not millions, of souls.
- Electrokinesis: Vox's signature power is generating electricity from his body and affecting any electronic in his vicinity, thus allowing him to control electricity to his desire. He is capable of projecting electronic blasts from his body, causing electronics to malfunction, drain electricity from its source to empower himself, and can send electronic shockwaves through his landings that capable of leveling entire buildings. The power of his lightning is enough to instantly fry the physical forms of lower demons to ashes, such as Alastor's doll minions, and drop other Overlords, such as Alastor, to their knees. Vox is also capable of using electricity for mundane tasks, such as charging his or others' phones in an instant.
- Broadcasting: Vox can hijack electrical devices and use them to broadcast himself or something else on an unlimited number of televisions, billboards, phones, and advertisement in the Pride Ring, as displayed when he broadcasted his, Valentino's, and Velvette's fight with the Hazbin Hotel crew across the Pride Ring.
- Electric Blasts: Vox is capable of directly siphoning his electrical energy into dense powerful arcs of electricity that he can project through his hands or fingertips. These arcs are powerful enough to severely harm several sinners at once and send them flying several miles away, if not outright vaporizing them. He can project large burst of electricity that can attach itself to a target within range and then spread to all nearby valid targets as well as a chain attack, incinerating them instantly in most cases. He used this tactic to dispose of several of Butcher Town's inhabitants and later against Alastor's doll minions. While he mostly uses this ability to directly attack sinners, Vox can also control the intensity of these blasts and utilize them as a form of torture, such as when he shocked Fat Nuggets, or when he tortured Husk. While in his Full Demon Form, Vox's energy blasts had the potential to destroy all of Pentagram City and potentially wipe out the populace, as claimed by Valentino when Vox attempted to use this a charged-up attack to destroy the Hazbin Hotel.
- Electrical Immunity: Vox is immune to his own electricity as well as others, as shown when he was unaffected by sending an electric shock on the floor he and Valentino stood on, which temporarily paralyzed Val.
- Electrical Interference: Vox can affect electricity directly or inadvertently through his emotions. For instance, electronics such as lights, televisions, and cameras tend to flicker and malfunction whenever he is enraged, and he can easily cause blackouts throughout the entire Pride Ring as a result of his outrages.
- Electrical Telekinesis: Vox can entrap any target of his choosing using his lightning and freely move them in a chosen direction. Using this power, he can send groups of people flying backwards with enough force to send them barreling through buildings, and easily grasp and hurl multiple vehicles at once.
- Electrical Teleportation: Vox is capable of teleporting through his electrokinesis, as shown he was able to ambush Charlie, Vaggie, Cherri Bomb, and Angel Dust by using a lighting bolt to strike the ground by them, which he then appeared from and stunned the gang while they were recovering from the lightning strike. He later used the same method to attack Fergus, Angel, Vaggie, Husk, and Niffty in Purgatory. Vox can also teleport via television by literally crawling out different televisions.
- Electricity Siphoning: Vox can absorb electricity, while removing it from the source, and put it into his body so he could utilize it in various ways, gaining some form of advantage, either by enhancing themselves, gaining the drained power, using it as a power source, etc. If Vox absorbs enough electricity (such as when he absorbed energy from Pentagram City's entire power grid), he will be able to access his Full Demon Form and become pure energy.
- Electrical Force-Field Generation: Vox can manifest a large, blue force-field of electricity around himself or others. These barriers are capable of effortlessly withstanding the likes of Cherri Bomb's explosives, gunfire, and even Alastor's eldritch tentacles and voodoo-based attacks.
- Electrokinetic Flight: Vox has the unorthodox ability to use his electrified blasts to propel himself through the air at high speeds for an extended period of time.
- Paralysis Inducement: Vox can use his electrokinesis to induce indefinite paralysis in others via a powerful electric shock. He paralyzed an enraged Valentino by electrifying the ground under the both of them.
- Duplication: Vox can duplicate perfect clones of himself, again via electricity.
- 4th Wall Awareness: Vox is capable of breaking the fourth wall by occasionally addressing the audience and lamp-shading his current situation. He seems very much aware that he is within a fictional series, but is convinced that he is the main character. In the end-credits scene of "The Encore", he begged the audience to free him from his cellphone prison - even being confused by the younger demographic of a series meant for adults - before again ending the episode and leaving the audience on a semi-cliffhanger as vengeance for refusing to help him. However, his knowledge of the fourth wall seems to be limited, as he seems incapable of predicting or foreseeing future plot points.
- Plot Manipulation: As shown in "Fallout" and "The Encore", Vox is capable of prematurely ending an episode by snapping his fingers, demonstrating that he can influence and manipulate the plot to some degree.
- Information Analysis: Vox has access to Hell's Internet and is capable of searching through the private information of others by hacking into Voxtek's V-Phones.
- Mind Control: Much like real-life TVs, Vox is capable of putting other entities into a hypnotic state by broadcasting a special hypnotic wave and light pattern from either his own screen, or other screens across the Pride Ring. Vox has used this ability to control numerous members of his gang members, as well as using it on Valentino's workers to make them more submissive and docile towards the moth demon.
- Sensory Scrying: While they are under his control, Vox is capable of seeing through the eyes of his hypnotized victims.
- Scrying: Vox can both see and hear through every single screen in the Pride Ring of his choosing, from electronic billboards, television screens, cameras, or phones, effectively making him an all-seeing presence. When Alastor taunted Vox while briefly watching his programming, the TV Demon heard the Radio Demon's comment from the television and took over the broadcast to show his face on every television screen so that he could grin directly at Alastor as a way to mock him.
- Sound Nullification: Vox can "mute" his surroundings by pressing a button on his screen that turns off the sound around him.
- Supernatural Strength: Vox possesses deceptive strength for his lean frame as he was able to tear Husk's wings from his body with his bare hands.
- Acoustokinesis: Vox can layer his voice with a TV sound effect and can play numerous sound effects from his speakers. He also has the capability to amplify and control the pitch of his voice to a deeper and more demonic pitch to intimidate those around him, or to perfectly impersonate other entities. In addition, he can play any song of his choosing and project it through his speakers.
Abilities
- Adaptability: Despite being born towards the beginning of the Progressive Era, Vox is a master of keeping up with the times. He constantly keeps up with the latest trends, and evolves himself and his inventions to maintain/increase his power.
- Charisma: Vox is capable of disguising his true nature under a charming and likable facade. During his life, he was charismatic enough to inspire the masses into praising him as a god, eventually leading his own cult of followers who would go out of their way to kill anyone Vox ordered them to, most frequently his business rivals and their families, in exchange for him performing miracles for his down-trodden followers. In Hell, he has cleverly used his products and influence over the Pride Ring's broadcasts to amass a legion of subscribers and fans.
- High Intelligence: Vox is as intelligent as he is powerful, and his cunning knows little end, from inspiring loyalty in his millions of followers, tricking Ren into revealing the location of Heaven's Light, or manipulating various sinners into joining his gangs and serving him. Due to his massive influence over electronic and ability to listen in on conversations and spy on people, he knows exactly what the public wants and uses this to increase his popularity and wealth. He displayed no remorse whatsoever while manipulating a desperate Sir Pentious by telling the snake that he would allow him to become his right-hand man if he followed his commands, only to ruthlessly betray Pentious as soon as he had gotten what he wanted. Vox also has quite an impressive and extensive knowledge of modern technology, and had the foresight to form an alliance with Valentino and Velvette as a way to secure more power over the Pentagram.
- Intimidation: Much like Alastor, Vox is widely feared across the entirety of the Pride Ring, and often instills fear into sinners often without even trying to, due to his fearsome temper and raw power. His camera crew are also terrified around him, and the mere sound of Vox hijacking a TV signal was enough to make Tom Trench yelp and cling onto Katie Killjoy, implying that his fear of Vox outclasses his fear of even Killjoy.
- Marksmanship: Vox possesses a black and blue gun that he uses with surprisingly great proficiency, casually shooting one of his crew members in the head while not even looking at them.
- Musical Talents: Vox has displayed impressive vocal abilities and excels at DJing, as shown in his introductory scene, and owns his own music company with most of the songs being his own creations. He also appears to possess prowess in playing the electric guitar.
- Natural Weaponry: Vox can use his teeth and claws as offensive weapons, as he was able to sink his claws into Husk's wings and tear them from his body.
- Wealth: Due to his great success as a business owner, Vox is an extremely wealthy billionaire, capable of easly acquire dozens of mansions, yatch, phones, signed clothes and vehicles, Run, invest and aquire many products and agencies for his personal business, as well as run many drug and weapons affairs over Pride Ring.
- Influence: As an Overlord, Vox commands authority over all lesser demons and exercises dominion over several of the most potent gangs and criminal enterprises within the Pride Ring. He presides over one of the largest corporate entities in Hell, with a presence across all technological sectors, cementing his status as a leading Overlord in Pentagram City.
Weapons
- The Showstopper: The Showstopper is the name of a black and blue neon pistol that Vox uses to help in his crimes, and to harm and kill sinners that opposed or angered him. He uses his handgun with great accuracy, lazily shooting one of his crewmen in the head while not even looking at him. Besides firing bullets, the gun has a secondary fire where it fires small balls of electricity that violently shock the target until they explode. He mostly only uses his gun to threaten, and occasionally kill, his henchmen and crew members, as well as for killing lower demons, although the weapon has proved useless against other Overlords, who can merely pull the weapon from Vox's hand using magic. The Showstopper, like Valentino's revolver, fires holy bullets that are capable of permanently killing other demons.
Weaknesses
- Divine Intervention: Vox's soul can be permanently destroyed if he is mortally harmed with holy weaponry. Primordial or divine entities of significant power are also capable of easily wiping out Vox with no effort on their part.
- Entrapment: While in his Full Demon Form, Vox can involuntarily become absorbed into an electrical object through physical contact. In fact, this is exactly how the hotel crew defeated him in the Chapter 1 finale, by waiting until he was losing power, and then trapping him within a tiny cellphone when he rushed at them in blind anger, which Vox could not escape due to being drained of energy. However, Vox can eventually escape from this state, but only after a few hours.
- Narcissism: Vox is extraordinarily narcissistic and obsessed with his own image. This especially comes to a head during the Chapter 1 finale, where, rather than executing Alastor and his friends immediately (or even destroy the Hazbin Hotel from a distance), he chose to publicly broadcast the whole affair on every device in Pentagram City, alerting the crew to his, Valentino, and Velvette's arrival, and giving the crew enough time to gear up for battle and fight off the VVV Overlords and their army in a fierce battle.
- Reliance on Electricity: Vox relies solely on electricity to maintain his powers and could risk burning out if he uses too much energy without recharging. Due to this, if Vox is put into a situation where he is unable to recharge himself, he will lose power and become motionless until he is recharged.
- Remote Control: Vox has a remote that controls him, and it is perhaps his biggest weakness. Few know where it is, but it is implied that Lucifer himself is currently in possession of it.
- Screen: Vox's TV screen can be cracked or even shattered completely if struck with enough force, rendering him unable to see his opponents or surroundings. During his fight against the hotel crew, Husk injured Vox by throwing a beer bottle at his screen, which shattered his face and left him disoriented and confused, which allowed Angel Dust to lure him into being trapped in a tiny cellphone.
Relationships
Allies
Valentino
Vox and Valentino's relationship is a deeply complex and problematic one, ripe with power dynamics, mutual manipulation, lust, and a toxic co-dependency - something they both love and thrive on. They first crossed paths after Vox's ascent to power, leading to a passionate, if dysfunctional, romantic entanglement. Recognizing their shared potential for power, they aligned themselves to consolidate influence, with Vox's financial resources and influence propelling Valentino's rise as a recognized Overlord in Hell.
Their bond is built on an intense, lustful obsession, a shared love of cruelty, and possessiveness, as they bring out the worst in each other and derive pleasure from their shared villainy. Their interactions often involve schemes, flirtations, and a mutual understanding of their own malevolent natures. Despite Vox's superior power, he sometimes cedes control of the Vees over to Valentino to fulfill the moth's desire for dominance and power. Vox and Valentino also love playing mind games with each other and intentionally bringing out the other's jealous tendencies. Vox in particular enjoys infantilizing and teasing Valentino, but is also willing to give Valentino information that will benefit the both of them, and offer more methodical methods to obtain their mutual goals.
Vox and Valentino are known for their frequent outings, ranging from romantic dates and luxurious yacht parties to exotic vacations, all of which they share on Voxtagram to flaunt their relationship, wealth, and power to the world of Hell. In addition, Vox is shown to enjoy sexting Valentino during breaks from filming his show, though he often uses more complex language that more often than not leaves Valentino befuddled rather than aroused.
Vox's behavior around Valentino highlights his obsession, as he lavishes Valentino with attention and sexual remarks. Their intimate interactions are suggestive of a passionate physical connection. However, their relationship experiences frequent verbal arguments that resemble those of an "old married couple." The dynamics of their relationship showcase a destructive co-dependency. Valentino exploits Vox for money, sex, and power, with regular verbal abuse and occasionally physical abuse. Vox overall did not seem to take Valentino very seriously and engages in emotional abuse himself, going as far as to taunt and playfully tease Valentino at his expense, even when Val is going through one of his murderous fits.
Vox and Valentino's power dynamics and psychological warfare escalated dramatically when Valentino lashed out at Vox for calling Angel Dust "his" rather than Valentino's. As tensions boiled over, Valentino lashed out at Vox physically, only to find himself swiftly subdued when Vox paralyzed him with his electrokinesis. Vox took the time to sadistically mock Valentino's illusion of control, reveling in his sadistic dominance. With Valentino incapacitated and humiliated, Vox seized the opportunity to solidify his control, intimidating Velvette and asserting dominance over Valentino's associates, marking a significant shift in control. Stripping Valentino of his influence over Pentagram, Vox made it clear that his assistance had been instrumental in Valentino's rise to Overlord status.
Despite Vox's betrayal, the two were still somehow able to salvage their relationship, evident in their shared pastime of betting on fights at Klub Kaiju alongside Velvette. When Alastor confronted Vox, determined to release Angel from his soul contract, Vox unilaterally accepted the wager without consulting Valentino, further asserting his dominance over the moth Overlord. However, Vox's attempt to demonstrate his control over Valentino ultimately backfired, as Alastor emerged victorious in their deal, resulting in Valentino losing his most lucrative employee.
Velvette
- "You are one fucked up kid... But, I think I like it."
- — Vox to Velvette after watching her torture a group of sinners to death.
Vox and Velvette are partners-in-crime and lovers. Though, while they are indeed lovers, their connection is layered with a mentor-student dynamic, with Velvette serving as a protégé or ward taken in by Vox from the streets. Velvette openly regards Vox as a father figure and addresses him as such, though Vox's perspective on their relationship differs significantly from hers. They are a comedic and fun-to-watch duo, with Velvette constantly teasing, embarrassing and scaring Vox and making fun of his tendency to use elaborate words. They banter at the other's expense, such as Velvette suggesting that Vox not use "big words" when he is sexting with Valentino.
Despite their willingness to insult each other for their own shortcomings, it is clear that Vox and Velvette - or at least the latter - clearly love and care for each other. Often, Velvette reassures Vox by acknowledging his concerns about feeling outdated in the modern world, assuring him that is a million times more fuckable than Alastor. They can get quite intimate, with Velvette sitting on Vox's lap, caressing his screen and telling him that he has everything and everyone under control. Though Vox prefers not to show it publicly, he clearly loves being ego-stroked, coddled, and comforted by Velvette, with her words of reassurance motivating him.
Velvette also loves calling Vox "dad" or "daddy", both to annoy him and to highlight his age and the dominant position he takes in their relationship. Vox is annoyed by this and dislikes it when she does this, though he allows Velvette to call him that when they are both in Alastor's presence (only then will she intentionally not call him that simply to mess with him further).
Their relationship is further solidified by their shared enthusiasm for modern technology and staying current with contemporary trends. Vox's deliberate efforts to connect with Velvette are evident through conversations about social media, shared video gaming experiences, joint DJ sessions, dates, and movie nights (though Velvette is usually just browsing social media as Vox commentates over the entire film). These shared interests create a foundation for their close bond.
While their overall friendship appears relatively strong, they are not immune to disagreements and conflicts over minor matters. Trivial triggers, such as Velvette playfully taunting Vox about his perceived crush on Alastor or Vox's irritation over Velvette's seemingly air-headed behavior, result in arguments. Vox is also shown to be annoyed by Velvette's insistence to include him in her livestreams and insistence on taking selfies with him. Vox's outburst when Velvette's actions disrupted his confrontation with Alastor reveals his capacity for harshness, leading to Velvette's emotional reaction. Vox's subsequent remorse and inquiry with Valentino about his behavior demonstrates his concern for their relationship.
After Vox ascended to leadership within the Vees, Vox made casual threats toward Velvette if she failed to communicate his message regarding Valentino's employees, showing that he potentially values his own power over his and Velvette's friendship. With Velvette as his confidant, Vox advocated for more aggressive tactics against the Hazbin Hotel, such as hacking and psychological warfare. However, Velvette bluntly disagreed, expressing love for Vox and acknowledging his importance to her, but calling him crazy for wanting to attack the hotel over a "juvenile dick-measuring contest". She urged against attacking the hotel, citing its growing popularity and marketability as an underdog, and that attacking an underdog would be bad for the Vees' image. Vox, feeling out of touch with modern trends, questioned his relevance, but Velvette reassured him, promising to handle the situation and downplaying the hotel's significance as a passing fad.
After Vox costed Valentino Angel's soul contract, Velvette acknowledged to Vox the repercussions of Valentino losing his property on their sales and relevance. They both lounged on the balcony as Valentino's rage echoed through the halls of V Tower, with Velvette disturbed while Vox seemed more apathetic and defeated. Vox, however, remains composed and confident, sipping his coffee and observing the Hazbin Hotel from a distance. Despite Velvette's curiosity about their next move, Vox hints at a plan B without revealing details, emphasizing his determination not to be overshadowed by what he sees as a collection of washed-up individuals. He outlined a strategy of letting the hotel falter on its own before striking decisively, showcasing his leadership and strategic thinking in the face of adversity.
Via
Via is Vox's self-proclaimed number one "stan", and a member of one of his many gangs across the Pride Ring. Via is madly in love with Vox and often "fangirls" in his presence, squealing excitedly, and will do just about anything for him, ranging from promoting his TV shows, to kidnapping and even murder. She runs multiple social media accounts with massive followings dedicated solely to praising him, and supports him and his decisions no matter what, doing his evil bidding without question, and tries to bond with him by doing whatever villainous things she has to do. Despite her love and outspoken dedication and undying loyalty towards him, Vox is apathetic to Via and possesses no concern for her whatsoever, treating her like a doormat and an annoyance despite her competence, and only keeps her around because she fuels his ego, although Via herself seems to be unaware of this.
During Vox's battle against Alastor at the Hazbin Hotel, Via was "killed" when she intervened by shoving Vox out the way of one of Alastor's attacks, taking the blast for him and saving his afterlife, despite how poorly he treated her, remaining blindly loyal to the end. Vox's response to Via saving his afterlife was to callously call her a "stupid bitch" just before she died (however, this line can be interpreted in a couple of different ways, either with cruelty, or pity as a part of him did not want her to die).
Lucifer Magne
On the surface, Vox seems to deeply revere the King of Hell, and is a massive suck-up around him. He is willing to follow any order Lucifer gives him, calls him names like "My Lord" and "the Boss", and offered him Voxtek energy drinks when he arrived at Valentino's studios, showing him a level of respect that he typically would never show another being. Lucifer is also one of the only two people that Vox willingly takes orders from, the other being Valentino.
It is debatable whether Vox's behavior around Lucifer is out of genuine respect, or Vox simply trying to remain on the King of Hell's good side so that he can stay high up in Hell's hierarchy. Given that Vox claimed to Angel Dust that he "doesn't follow the orders of anyone" when the latter called him Lucifer's "dickrider", and how quickly Vox and the other Vees decided to take over the Pride Ring when Lucifer disappeared, it is likely the latter.
Pets
Vark
Vox adores his pet hammerhead shark, named Vark. Vark has a massive aquarium that makes up the walls of Vox's office, thus Vox dotes on the shark constantly, feeds his various henchmen to the pet shark, and spoils him in gifts such as toys and custom collars. When Cherri Bomb blew Vark away during the Battle of the Hazbin Hotel, Vox became distraught and brought to tears, and promptly attempted to murder Cherri Bomb.
Despite loving Vark, Vox later had painful experiments done on Vark, implanting cybernetics and a neon color scheme into the shark merely so he could fit Vox's aesthetic.
Enemies
Alastor
- "The rumors are true: Alastor the Radio Demon has returned from retirement is consorting with the Princess of Hell at her latest passion project! HA! How amusingly out-of-character! What could possibly be the motive behind such an unlikely alliance? A mere spectacle for public attention, one might surmise? The answer is clear, my devoted followers.... It's merely another desperate endeavor to grasp at fading relevance. Alastor... we all see right through your façade. Try as you will and try as you might, you are but a relic, a bygone era, a... has-been. It's all true. And nothing - especially not whatever the fuck you're doing at that stupid hotel - will ever change that, old man."
- — Vox during his broadcast.
Vox is well known to have an intense and long-standing rivalry with the infamous Radio Demon, Alastor. However, it should be noted that, while Alastor outright hates Vox and treats him with open disdain, Vox himself doesn't seem to particularly hate Alastor and is more light on him, viewing the Radio Demon more as an out-of-touch old man and a joke. Their rivalry mainly stems from their differing views of technology, as Vox represents everything Alastor despises. When Vox first arrived in Hell, he quickly overthrew and outshined Alastor as Pentagram City's top Overlord, as over the years, it seemed practically nobody could live without Wi-Fi, television, or modern music, while older technology is tossed in the trash, and Vox mocks Alastor with this fact every chance he can get. Vox also enjoys regularly ridiculing Alastor on his TV shows, mocking things such as Alastor's poor hygiene, outdated worldviews, and his mother.
Although the two see each other as enemies, they are capable of holding small and, sometimes, even comical conversations with each other, often making sly, subtle jokes at the other's expense. However, Alastor views Vox with nothing but barely concealed contempt and anger, becoming frustrated at his almost cultish opinion on modern technology, and angered at how Vox's many henchmen mock Alastor while the Radio Demon casually goes about his business. It is also shown that Vox is the only person who can make Alastor angry to the point of swearing, as when he hijacked a TV signal to make his face appear on a TV in order to intimidate the Radio Demon, Alastor, while shrugging it off, goes on a quiet swearing tirade about Vox after he left, displaying his hatred for the former.
Vox is not above going out of his way to torment Alastor by attacking the few people he cares about, such as when he kidnapped and tortured Husk, and when he took Niffty hostage, and threatened to kill her unless Alastor fought him directly. He also threatened that he would go after Rosie and Mimzy once he was through erasing Alastor. During a confrontation with Alastor at the Hazbin Hotel, Vox admitted that the only reason he has not killed Alastor is because he finds the Radio Demon's attempts to keep with up with him to be hilarious and amusing.
Despite his rivalry with the Radio Demon, Vox is rather obsessed with Alastor, and tries everything he can to get Al to notice him, as well as intentionally dressing in a manner similar to him. It has even been implied by Velvette that Vox actually has a massive crush on Alastor, as she teases Vox multiple times for supposedly wanting to be boyfriends with Alastor. Vox adamantly denies it, but is undeniably obsessed with Alastor to a certain degree.
Angel Dust
- "Oh for the love of... How much time do you have? The ONLY DEMON that is more useless, pathetic, and moronic than Alastor is that walking, STD-ridden cum dumpster who cowers behind the princess, shaking like a vibrator on high. His only place is earning us money, and I couldn't give less a shit about his freedom."
- — Vox about Angel Dust.
Angel Dust is Vox's former associate. During Angel's years of serving Valentino, Vox had a lustful obsession with the porn star much like Valentino did, taking pleasure in watching Angel's performances and even placing cameras in his room at Porn Studios to stalk and record him undressing. Vox and Angel also had sex regularly, with Vox "borrowing" him from Valentino, and he was frequently shown various times to be very provocative and flirtatious with Angel, as he unsuccessfully attempted to flirt with Angel several times. Regardless, it was very clear that Angel greatly hated Vox and only gave the TV Demon his services for the money alone. Much like Valentino himself, Vox views Angel only as a sex object and pretty face, completely disregarding his free-will and safety, and believes that his only place in Hell should be serving himself and Valentino. Vox also gains sexual pleasure from watching Valentino rape and mistreat Angel - possibly out of spiteful jealousy for the attention Valentino regularly gave Angel -, thus he often intentionally gets Angel into trouble with Valentino so that Val will punish him. Angel Dust has also mentioned that Vox would sometimes outfit him with a shock collar to hurt or torture him whenever he disobeyed him or Valentino, or sometimes just to get a rise out of Angel.
Despite the clear animosity between the two, Vox initially seemed heavily disgusted by Valentino's numerous sexual assaults on Angel Dust, going as far as to insult Valentino after he raped Angel as punishment for stopping during a performance. However, this did not stop Vox from sadistically taunting Angel Dust about his abuse at the hands of Valentino, as well as helping Valentino rape and abuse Angel in the past without attempting to stop it, and was more than willing to have him returned him to Valentino knowing full well that Angel would be endlessly abused. Vox also took pleasure in tormenting Fat Nuggets when Valentino kidnapped it, knowing full well how much the pig meant to Angel. Finally, Vox discarded any sentiment towards Angel when he brutally tortured him in front of Alastor, even going so far as to refer to Angel as a "worthless cum dumpster".
When the Vees began using Angel's soul contract to beckon Angel back to them so they could continues exploiting him, Vox, in an extremely cruel move, broadcasted one of Angel's many sexual assaults for everybody to see simply to rub salt in the wound, knowing the pained Angel Dust was watching somewhere. Earlier, Vox was the one who suggested they used the contracts to cause Angel's soul debilitating pain and had plotted to outfit Angel with a shock collar that would reduce him to being an obedient sexual slave when he had no choice but to come back Valentino and himself.
Charlie Magne
- "I got word Angel's dipped on Val for Lucifer's daughter. That bitch is a pain in my ass."
- — Vox on Charlie.
Vox and Charlie have little in the way of interaction so far, but Vox, like many sinners, found the idea of the Happy Hotel "stupid", and openly mocked Charlie on his televised broadcast several times after the princess' failed pitch at the 666 News.
Others
Sir Pentious
- "Vox: (laughs) You thought I was being for real? Are you fuckin' serious? Why would I want a loser like you for my right-hand man?
Sir Pentious: B- But... The plan. You promised to make me your companion! You gave me my own executive chair! We- We drank coconut water together!
Vox: That was all bullshit! Well thought out bullshit, but bullshit nonetheless. I was using you!
Sir Pentious: (with tears in his eyes) But...
Vox: Lemme give you a realty check; There's a certain hierarchy in Hell. It goes Lucifer, the Overlords, kingpins, goons that went to Harvard, goons, and then there's you. And I hate to break it to you, skater boy, but you're just another cringy Overlord wannabe. Now, make like a whore and FUCK OFF! (Vox charges up his power, and blasts Sir Pentious and the Egg Bois out of his office) ...Oh, and by the way, I fucking hate coconut water! I DON'T DRINK IT!" - — Vox betraying Sir Pentious after the latter kidnapped Husk for him.
Vox was very abusive and mocking of Sir Pentious, much like many of Hell's denizens. Despite Sir Pentious' attempts to impress Vox and start a partnership or even friendship with him, Vox constantly rebuffed the snake demon by bragging about how much more successful he is than him, and made fun of his inventions and villainous goals. During the events of the series, Sir Pentious visited Voxtek Headquarters to propose a deal to Vox. Although the TV demon continued to mistreat him, not even allowed him to sit in one of the office chairs, and laughed when Sir Pentious mentioned that he had a thought of something, the snake demon made the astute suggestion that they join forces to take Heaven's Light from Charlie and protect themselves from Alastor, but Vox was still contemptuous of Sir Pentious and confident that he could handle Alastor alone. He rejected Sir Pentious' offer, continued to mock him.
However, as Lucifer began to increasingly lose patience with the Vees, Vox invited Sir Pentious back to Voxtek Headquarters. Putting on a patronizing and friendly persona, the TV Demon apologized for his previous behavior, and gifted Pentious with his own executive office chair and a drink, before revealing he had changed his mind about the alliance. Vox said that if Sir Pentious kidnapped the Hazbin Hotel's bartender, Husk, and brought him back to Voxtek Headquarters, he would make Sir Pentious his right-hand man. Although Pentious was suspicious that Vox only reconsidered the alliance due to the threats that Lucifer made towards Vox and his associates, he nonetheless accepted. Immediately however, Vox showed Sir Pentious the branding he had worked on, which was literally only a neon billboard of Vox himself, with Vox claimed that the shadow the billboard would cast represented Sir Pentious.
After Sir Pentious successfully kidnapped Husk and brought him before Vox, the snake demon eagerly asked what the TV Demon wanted him to do next, expected Vox to fulfill his promise of making Pentious his right-hand man. However, Vox merely said that there was nothing more to do, before attempted to shoo Sir Pentious away. The snake demon persisted, reminding Vox of their deal, but the TV Demon then turned on Sir Pentious, revealed that he had been manipulating him the entire time and never intended to make him his right-hand man. Vox then reminded Sir Pentious of Hell's hierarchy, degraded him as a "cringy Overlord wannabe", before blasting Sir Pentious and the Egg Bois out of Voxtek Headquarters with a blast of lightning.
In "World's Event", while hosting Hell's annual weapons expo, Vox and Sir Pentious met again when Vox sows a squabble between Pentious and his ex-partner, Baxter, intending to exploit their petty rivalry to boost the ratings on the weapons presentation. He arranges a fight to the death between the two for maximum viewership, but his plot was foiled by Charlie and Vaggie.
Gallery
Quotes
Chapter 1
- "Vox: (on his phone at his rave club) ...You think I fucking give a shit if cable television is dying?! You better find a way to make a show about botched circumcisions last 8 whole seasons!!! If I see any declining viewership, it'll be your fucking AFTERLIFE!!! (he hangs up his phone; to the ravers) How 'bout that Extermination, huh?! THIS is how you ring in the New Years! (the crowd cheers as Vox pours himself a blue-colored beverage) Now, to address the antler-headed elephant in the room, did any of you happen to catch that the Radio Demon is seriously working with the princess on that bullshit hotel? (he and the ravers laughs) Seriously? Ya know what? Fuck it. VIA! (she darts to Vox and begins writing his ideas on notes) We're gonna start our own hotel! But it'll only be for influencers, streamers, and disrupters, not washed-up junkies with mommy issues! Dementia has really taken a toll on the old man's mind if he thinks THIS will give him a shred of relevancy. I will NOT be shown up by that talentless, gimmicky, monochromatic, FUCKING HA- (Alastor suddenly opens the doors to Vox's club, causing the entire party to come to a halt and the ravers to stand in attention and fear; after a tense pause, Vox laughs) Well, well, well! If it isn't the Princess of Hell's latest simp! We were just-
Alastor: Spreading silly, mindless gossip about myself?
Vox: ...You've got a lot of nerve showing your face around here.
Alastor: And you have a lot of nerve being undead.
Vox Henchman: You better have a good reason to come here, Radio Boy! You're on our turf now- (Alastor magically removes the mouth of the henchman, causing him to fall to the ground screaming muffledly as Vox's other henchmen watch in horror)
Alastor: (to Vox) Let's try to have a civil discussion, shall we? Or are you incapable of running your mouth in such an imprudent manner?
Vox: (laughs) Okay, Al. I know you're obsessed with me, but you really should have scheduled this, instead of resorting to something as desperate as interrupting my post-Extermination rave party. (chuckles) But, how can I deny my number one fan some attention? (laughs) So, what's so important for you to crash the party? And let's get this over with, quickly. I have a show at five.
Alastor: Your underlings have been pestering me incessantly, and my good friend, Husker, has been in quite the tizzy lately. He claims that he spotted one of your goons vandalizing the side of his casino. (one of Vox's henchman who is holding a spray can slowly hides it behind his back) Not that a query is needed, we all know the answer, but you wouldn't happen to have a hand or say in this, did you?
Vox: (laughs) Oh, Al. I didn't need to say anything. Unlike you, people love me, and, well, let's face it, you're my competition. I can't help it if my fans show their love for me. Are you just upset that everyone stans me and not you? (chuckles) Maybe if you didn't scare everyone who so much as looks at your direction, you'd have half the reputation I do. Tell me... How does it feel to be feared? (chuckles demonically)
Alastor: This has nothing to do with reputation. It's about your brainwashed delinquents badgering me and my dear companions when we've done nothing to deserve such treatment. (he turns his back to Vox)
Vox: (he places electric fields around the base's exits) Aw, leaving so soon? This conversation was just getting good...
Alastor: There's only so much swellheaded, misplaced arrogance one's senses can take! (he opens a red portal in front of him)
Vox: Whatever you say, granny. (cackles) You're lucky I'm in a good mood. I'm gonna let you off with a warning. But if you show your face in here again, your radio frequency is gonna hit dead air real fuckin' fast.
Alastor: And if we ever cross paths again, or you continue to send your underlings to pester me and my associates again... I will prove all of the doubters wrong that you can die twice. (he slowly exits through the portal)
Vox: To be continued... (he chuckles evilly as his henchmen stare on with looks of fear)" - — Alastor confronting Vox and his henchmen at one of the TV Demon's bases, also Vox's introductory scene.
- "Velvette: (sighs) Are my dads fighting again? (fake crying) Oh, I just hate it when this happens...
Valentino: Ain't my fault Vox is a dumbass.
Vox: (to Velvette) Vel, you're literally the same age as us, what the fuck?" - — Velvette, Vox, and Valentino.
- "Thank you, thank you! You're all too kind! And I'm not. Hehe... these suckers will watch anything you put on a screen."
- — Vox while ending a show.
- "Thank you, Fred, for your valued years of service. Next time, DON'T get in the fucking camera shot. Oh, wait, THERE WON'T BE A NEXT TIME!"
- — Vox after murdering his assistant cameraman.
- "Vox: What the fuck was that shit?
Valentino: Just takin' care of some business. (laughs and takes a drag of his cigarette)
Vox: You fucking piece of shit.
Valentino: Come on, Voxy, I thought you loved some fucked up fun.
Vox: Now, I LOVE violence. But that? That was... unseemly.
Valentino: Now, now, Voxy Baby... We both know you're just salty that I'm the one gettin' tail from Angel. Don't hate me 'cause you ain't me.
Vox: Humph. (he straightens his tie in a mirror) Why the hell would I want to be a fucking rat?
Valentino: (he laughs) Oh, look at you. So jeli. Get on my level.
Vox: Get on YOUR level? Oh, buckle your seatbelts, boys and girls, we're hittin' rock bottom!" - — Vox and Valentino arguing after Valentino raped Angel Dust.
- "Vox: Vel! Stop fucking around and let's go!
Velvette: (covers her mouth, giggling) LOL, you two are literally not gonna believe this! I managed to remove their organs just before they died of shock! (she holds up a pink bag filled with organs and giggles)
Vox: You are one fucked up kid... But, I think I like it." - — Velvette, Vox, and Valentino after they finish massacring Butcher Town.
- "Vox: Ugh... Something's wrong with me...
Velvette: (she sits on Vox's desk, kicking her feet) What? Why?
Vox: The Radio Demon stopped by my base yesterday. I told him to fuck off back to the retirement home, of course, but this, before he ran off with his tail between his legs, I got this weird, tingly feeling in my servos. And, for some reason, my screen got really red... I think he was trying to use "Vudu" magic to kill me.
Velvette: OMG!
Vox: What?
Velvette: You are in love with Alastor! Hehehehe!! (she starts typing on her phone)
Vox: What?! Give me that!
Velvette: Too late! '#RadioTvConfirmed!' (she floats around Vox comically as he pouts) Oh, c'mon, Voxxy! Everybody knew it! You wanna be boooyfriends with him!
Vox: What the fuck are you talking about?!
Velvete: You wanna fucking suck each other off, get married and film a motherfucking ELECTRIFYING honeymoon cumfest together!
Vox: (he looks horrified, his pupils shrunken and sweat dripping from his screen) V- Vel.. WHAT THE FUCK is wrong with you?! ...What have you been reading?!
Velvette: (singing) ♫Voxxy and Alastor sittin' in a tree, F-U-C-K-I-N-G!♫
Vox: Vel, shut the fuck up!
Velvette: ♫First comes masturbation, then comes penetration, then cums-
Vox: (Vox presses a button on his head that "mutes" Velvette by turning off the sound around him; his screen buffers and he shakes his head in horror and confusion, his eyes sunken as he stumbles away, a hand on his screen)" - — Velvette makes fun of Vox's crush on Alastor.
- "Vox: Hey, Sir Penis!
Sir Pentious: Pentious.
Vox: Whatever. You can't sit there! These chairs are for executives only. (Vox points to a single folding chair in the corner of the room) You get the guest chair. Have some respect for my clients." - — Vox to Sir Pentious in the beginning of their meeting.
- "Sir Pentious: I've been doing some thinking...
Vox: HAHAHAHAHA!! (Sir Pentious stares at him) Oh, sorry. I thought that was a punchline." - — Vox bullying Sir Pentious.
- "You fucking moron! Isn't it fucking obvious that I'd already know about that? My eyes and ears are fucking everywhere! And nothing gets past me without me hearing about it. Try to use your brain from time to time, please? Y'know, if you have one. Which I'm starting to doubt."
- — Vox after Sir Pentious informed him about Charlie having Heaven's Light.
- "Vox: Look, I'm not worried about Alastor. I can take care of him by myself. And besides, why would I want to team up with the likes of you? You don't even get invites to Lucifer's Halloween parties.
Sir Pentious: I...
Vox: Ah, don't get your tail in a bunch, I'm just goofin'.
Sir Pentious: So, I can join your crew?
Vox: Nope." - — The ending to Vox and Sir Pentious' meeting.
- "Salutations Vox fans, followers, patrons, subscribers, and, of course, the assholes and hopeless sinners of Hell! It is I, your favorite Overlord, Vox, here to bring you a very important news update. The rumors are true: Alastor the Radio Demon has returned from retirement is consorting with the Princess of Hell at her latest passion project! HA! How amusingly out-of-character! What could possibly be the motive behind such an unlikely alliance? A mere spectacle for public attention, one might surmise? The answer is clear, my devoted followers.... It's merely another desperate endeavor to grasp at fading relevance. Alastor... we all see right through your façade. Try as you will and try as you might, you are but a relic, a bygone era, a... has-been. It's all true. Your actions, especially not whatever the fuck you're doing at that stupid hotel, will ever alter this reality, old man. Hehehe... But, I guess I shouldn't be surprised. Maybe our own lolcow relic is trying to score himself a princess... (Vox laughs loudly, a distorted message that says "laugh or DIE" flashes on the screen, so the sinners nervously laugh with him) Don't worry, my loyal, eternal devotees, I'll be here to keep you informed through this entertaining little charade! Perhaps we'll finally see if video will kill the radio star..."
- — Vox's broadcast to the denizens of Pentagram City.
- "Vox: Okay, skater boy. I'm about to grant your wish; You and me, a partnership. Just the thing you always wanted.
Sir Pentious: Really?! I would be honor- Erm. I mean, I suppose we would make a good team. I accept... Say... By any chance, are you just doing this out of desperation because Lucifer threatened to kill you if you failed him?
Vox: Can I be 100% honest with you?
Sir Pentious: Of course.
Vox: I.. am not." - — Vox refusing to be honest with Sir Pentious.
- "Velvette: Prepare for trouble... Dad!!
Vox: (sighs) ...Make it double.
Velvette: YES! YES! He said it! (blows on an airhorn)" - — Velvette when she, Vox, and Valentino ambush the Happy Hotel crew.
- "Vox: Alastor! Well, it's about fucking time you showed up! And here I was thinking you weren't going to make it to the show. Wouldn't that be a fucking shame? I DID set up this get-together just for you, of course.
Alastor: I must say, Vox, when I imagined our battle, for some inexplicable fucking reason, I assumed you'd have the courage to face me yourself. But, silly me, you've stooped so low as to harm my dear friend. (laughs demonically) What a goddamn fool I was. However, I will admit, I'm impressed with you at the moment. In all my years in Hell, I've never been quite so angry as I am now. (Alastor grins malevolently and darkens the setting around him, surrounding himself with shadow demons and demonic tentacles) I will take great pleasure in breaking you into pieces, you cultish, shithead television.
Vox: Struck a nerve, did I? Well, folks, it seems the all-powerful Radio Demon has weaknesses after all! Chill out, Al, I didn't hurt him that bad. Oh, wait, I did! (he plays footage of Husk being tortured on his screen) Although, I think you'll be proud to know he fought well, even when I ripped his little wings off... Hahahahaha!!!" - — Alastor and Vox confront each other.
- "Your friend was so fun to torment! I think I'd like to do it again. Are Mimzy and Rosie available?"
- — Vox taunting Alastor during their battle.
- "(cackling) This is the best you can do? Dolls and a little tentacle action? C'moooon! Where's the Radio Demon who brought legions to their knees? The Radio Demon that Overlords pissed themselves just thinking about? (laughing) Or- Oooor... Is this really your best? (laughs) That's your problem, old man; always stuck in the past, using your old trick we've seen a thousand times. Meanwhile, I've adapted, evolved. But, by all means, keep trying! If you're not gonna give me a good fight, you might as well make me laugh with how pathetic you are, right?"
- — Vox taunting Alastor during their fight.
- "I guess it's true what they say... Video Killed the Radio Star!"
- — Vox while preparing to erase Alastor.
- "Vox: (Velvette is crying face-down uncontrollably on her bed, beating her fists and kicking her feet) Vel... I'll admit it, that was fucked up. (Velvette continues crying loudly) You just can't distract me while I'm fighting my number-one nemesis! (sighs) Ok, what do you say we-
Velvette: Screw you!! I'm running away from home!
Vox: You're not going to fucking run away!
Velvette: Yes, I am! I mean it this time! And I'm never coming back!" - — Vox attempting to console Velvette after making her cry.
- "Valentino: (while in a large theater with Velvette, watching a pornographic snuff film with loud screaming being heard) Ahh, now THIS is the afterlife...
Vox: (Vox's face abruptly appears on the entire screen, pushing the film into a miniplayer on the lower right side) VAL!
Valentino: (he yelps before angrily throwing a soda at the screen; Velvette just glances up from her phone before browsing again) What the fuck do you want, Vox?! I'm reviewing my latest film!
Vox: I have some- (his eyes moves to the miniplayer) Hey, is that your new whore?
Valentino: Hmph. (he sits back down) You got that right.
Vox: (grinning deviously) And what did the poor, helpless minx do to earn such a terrible fate?
Valentino: Spoke when not spoken to, arrived late to filming and, get this, she told me the red in my jacket didn't match the rage in my eyes!!!
Vox: (sarcastically) Ooh, how vile! (laughs and shrugs) Well, it's only fair. You gotta get your point across some way, and if your toys are unable to comprehend basic language and regulation, perhaps less agreeable options can be used for a demonstration to be made... (he grins evilly)
Velvette: (while typing notes) CAN WE GET SOMEONE WITH THOSE SPIKED DILDOS UP IN HERE?! MAKE IT SNAPPY!
Valentino: (to Velvette) I got my horniest guys on this job, they better be putting on a damn good show! But... The dildos could spice things up. (grins deviously)
Vox: How can you be so sure?
Valentino: What do you- (to an imp in the back) PAUSE THE FUCKIN' FILM!!! (an imp frantically pauses the snuff film, Valentino turns to Vox) What do you mean?
Vox: They're in the prototype stage. You don't wanna embarrass yourself in front of a disobedient whore, right? (seductively) Why not try it on a... more willing participant?
Valentino: Oh... you read my mind, Voxxy...
Velvette: (awkwardly shifting away) Yeeeeeeeah, I'm just gonna go and give you two some time alone... (awkwardly edges off)
Valentino: (he sighs, leaning back in his seat) Ok, what's the big story, Voxxy?
Vox: There's been some interesting developments with that Hazbin Hotel. Think about it, Val, one of your biggest, contractually obligated workers is in the good graces of one of our two biggest competitors. If we pull the right strings... Well, the possibilities are limitless." - — Vox, Valentino, and Velvette.
- "Valentino: ALL WE NEEDED WAS MORE TIME! AND NOW THAT FUCKIN CLOW-
Vox: Val. (he manipulates the lights in the room so that they briefly shine on eyes of Lucifer along the walls, warning Valentino of the King of Hell's influence)
Valentino: (he sighs angrily and begins loading Moneyshot) All I'm sayin'... is that I had a scheme, long as my dick, that was ten fuckin' times better than 'war'.
Vox: (he duplicates himself and his duplicate fixes his clothes in a mirror) You know, babe, a little competition never hurt anyone. (his duplicate merges back into him and he seductively approaches Valentino) I look forward to seeing how they fare against our... (he begins touching Valentino's penis through his coat) special brand of hospitality.
Valentino: (he blushes a deep purple, looking flustered and scoffs) ...We're totally gonna cum right on what's left of that shitstain hellhole.
Vox: And I look forward to it. Let's make it a race. (he chuckles and begins exiting until he turns back to Valentino) And about the hotel's occupant, sans Alastor and Angel, of course... what should we do with the rest of them?
Valentino: (he looks at Vox like he's an idiot, speaking sarcastically) Well, considering we're leveling their joint, I'll help myself to some tea with the princess, play dolls with her lil' sidekick and, oh, yeah. FUCK EVERY LAST SON OF A BITCH I SEE!!!!! (he stomps out of the room)
Tilly: (she approaches Valentino with a tray) Your drink, Mistah Val- (Valentino grabs her by the waist and hurls her down a flight of stairs, all while still stomping down the hall)" - — Vox and Valentino preparing for war
- "Greetings, sinners of Hell! We interrupt your regularly scheduled program for a special broadcast from your all-powerful Overlord and celebrity, Vox! As I speak, me and the gang are on our way to unleash total devastation onto the Hazbin Hotel! AKA, the home of Hell's most desperate sinners, losers, and has-beens, and a beacon for "sunshine" and "rainbows" in a ring of hopelessness and despair. Watch as we annihilate it, and the lives of all that cower within its walls! By all means, please kick back, grab some Vox-brand popcorn and some V-fuel, and witness the destruction of the Radio Demon and his precious little pals!"
- — Vox's message to Pentagram City when beginning his assault on the Hazbin Hotel.
- "While we enjoy the ensuing carnage, how 'bout we have a little fun? Every time Al and his buddies take out one of our boys, we're gonna spin the wheel. If it lands on blue, we execute the loser who failed to get in. If it lands on red, their families get punished in their place! Think of it as a... Motivator for our boys."
- — Vox broadcasting as his minions begin attacking the Hazbin Hotel.
- "Vox: YEAH! (He does air-thrusts as Velvette throws down with Vaggie) FUCK THAT BITCH UP, VEL! FUCK! HER! FUCKING! ASS! UP!!! OW!!! (After Velvette twirls Vaggie into the door of a car) YEAH!!! (to Vaggie) EAT MY FUCKING DICK, ONE-EYED WILLY!!! (to Velvette) OH, DADDY'S DICKING YOU EXTRA FUCKING HARD TONIGHT, KITTEN!
Velvette: (While holding Vaggie's face against the hood of a car) Hehehe... Call me 'Kitten' again, and I'll tell everybody about the Alastor cum jar.
Vaggie: The motherfucking WHAT?!
Vox: VELVETTE, KILL HER!!!!" - — Vox and Velvette.
- "Hold it right there, old man. Or your little friend gets it!"
- — Vox while holding Niffty at gunpoint.
- "Well, Radio Demon, let's see who's the true master of Hell once and for all!"
- — Vox before fighting Alastor.
- "I... AM... POWER!!!"
- — Vox after absorbing Pentagram City's power grid.
- "Watching you struggle and fail to keep up with me has always been my favorite show, Al. But you were never very good at taking a hint. You know what would happen... if I decided you didn't exist anymore?"
- — Vox to Alastor after injuring the Radio Demon.
- "You really did that... For me? (Via nods weakly) Stupid bitch."
- — Vox's reaction to Via sacrificing herself to save his life.
- "Hahahaha! What's wrong, Alastor? I thought you loved seeing others writhe in pain! (Vox looks around at the hotel's horrified residents) Oh, please...! I know the Inferno's gone cold because of our deluded princess, but this is ridiculous! Don't tell me you pathetic hoteliers have actually started caring for this worthless cum dumpster."
- — Vox while torturing Angel Dust with electricity in front of Alastor.
- "You think YOU can beat me?! You think you can change my fucking channel?! Well, guess what? My next broadcast will be a five hour documentary about how I DISMEMBERED YOU, AND ATE YOUR FUCKING SOUL!!!"
- — Vox threatening Angel Dust moments before his defeat.
- "Oh, an end credits scene? We're really doing this? (looks the audience) Hey! I know you can see me! Mind giving me a hand? ...Don't ignore me, motherfuckers! (calmly) Hey, heeeey! I didn't mean that! Listen, let's all relax. We've had a stressful night, I mean look at me, I'm stuck in a goddamn cellphone, for fuck's sake. And you're still crying from when Val killed the pig. Remember that? Crazy shit. (extends his hand) So... How 'bout it? C'moooon, I'm the star of the show, after all! (the camera begins pulling away) Well, fuck you then! Fuck you, and fuck this finale! Hey, why do you some of you look 13 though? This is an adult program! You shouldn't be fucking watching this, anyway! Come back when you know what 'pop the cherry' means! (he snaps his fingers, ending the episode; eventually a bolt of lightning hits the screen, creating an advertisement for Chapter 2; Vox's evil laugh echoes in the darkness) Tune in next time..."
- — Vox ending Chapter 1.
Chapter 2
- "Vox: Val! It's fucking chaos out there! The boss has vanished!
Valentino: What?! Where'd Luci go?
Vox: No idea. One minute he's all 'I'm gonna talk to an old friend of mine', and the next, poof. He's gone. I don't like it. There's something funny going on around here.
Valentino: Think he's dead? Did Angel's crew kill him? You been at his castle?
Vox: The whole place is on lockdown. His royal guards have every entrance secured. What are we gonna do now?
Valentino: Shit... Well, until he turns up, we're in charge of this fucking shithole. The public doesn't know about this yet. Act like nothin' happened, got it?
Vox: Ha! I like the way you think.
Valentino: One thing's for sure, when Luci shows up, I don't even want to know how he's gonna react when he finds out that hotel is still standing...
Velvette: (pops up, smiling) You mean IF he shows up!
Valentino: (smiles evilly) Yes, 'if'. If is good." - — Valentino, Vox, and Velvette discover that Lucifer has vanished.
Chapter 5
- "Voxtek Employee: (they enter Vox's TV room) Lord Vox, our latest ratings are showing a decline in viewership.
Vox: (he turns his chair around to face them, leaning his screen on his hand) Oh? And just why do you suppose that is?
Voxtek Employee: My lord... I don't want to jump to conclusions, but me and my colleagues believe that it is no coincidence that the Hazbin Hotel's grand reopening is happening at the same time as this. People... WANT to be better. The hotel is changing the public view.
Vox: (Vox stands up suddenly, the TV screens flickering) That hotel's reopening is... completely unrelated. There's nothing grand about it. And how DARE you even suggest that its return could have any impact on this brand when we have such quality programming like "Circum-Size Me Up" and "Bukakki Blowout"! (his left eye begins twirling hypnotically) Do you really think sinners can change?
Voxtek Employee: (hypnotized) No, sir...
Vox: (he smirks) Good. Now go greenlight that feet pic slide show Randall pitched last week." - — Vox to one of his employees.
- "Vox: Vel, where's Val?
Velvette: Prolly up in his tower, waiting for his slim-faced prince to calm him down.
Vox: (groans) And what's got him out of sorts today?
Velvette: Who knows, but he tore my best model apart in a fit of rage, and my show can't wait for that unlucky bitch to pull herself back together. Speaking of which... (she presses a button; on an intercom) JADE! Come to the front desk ASAP! (Jade approaches the desk, Velvette uses her powers to make the image of a dress and makeup appear over her, sliding through different options like a Snapchat filter) Ew. (swipes to another outfit) Yuck. (swipes to another outfit) SO last year. (swipes to another outfit) That color is fugly. (swipes to another outfit) Just... No. (swipes to another outfit) I want to die. (swipes to another outfit) Yessss, that's the one! You're my next top model now, don't disappoint me, love ya, buh-bye!
Vox: (after Jade leaves) She's never going to fit in.
Velvette: Unless she wants to be cancelled, she's gonna be fire." - — Velvette and Vox.
- "Valentino: Look at that fucking slut! Strutting around and thinking he's ANYTHING without me! This is bullshit! (to Vox) You better tell your crew to double the false information. I'm NOT gonna be shown up by Angel, that hotel or that flat-chested bitch of an owner, the most USELESS demon in Hell!
Vox: (snickers; in a playful tone) Val, baby. You're forgetting crucial details againnn~
Valentino: What, Vox?
Vox. C'mon you're the leader, right? I'll give you time to think. I love watching those gears turn in your head.
Valentino: Stop playing around and spit it the out, fucktard!
Vox: The soul contracts, genius. Even if that worthless heir somehow manages to find a way to send souls to Heaven, Angel won't ever be able to get there as long as you own his soul. (he cozies up to Valentino) And, if I remember correctly, can't you use those contracts to torture his soul?
Valentino: (he grins deviously) Oh, FUCK yes! You know just how to tickle the Devil's ear, don't ya, Vox? (he begins kissing Vox passionately) I'm gonna fuck you HARD tonight. This is why I keep you around, Voxy... That, and the free Wi-Fi.
Vox: Where would you be without me? (he finishes passionately kissing Valentino) Also, my company is finishing up those new shock collars. Y'know, the ones that can read people's thoughts and shocks them when they speak or so much as think out of line? I say we make Angel our guinea pig when he comes crawling back. He'll be like a docile pet to us. I'm sure we've both had PLENTY of time to think about what we want to do to him...
Valentino: Oh, you know it, sugar. (snickers evilly)" - — Vox and Valentino scheming.
- "Vox: When my Angel comes crawling back to us-
Valentino: MY Angel, Vox!
Vox: Oh, right, your Angel.
Valentino: Even after all of this shit, you seriously think you can still swipe my motherfucking property right out from under me?!
Vox: Quit being dramatic and get your head-
Valentino: Oh, I'm dramatic now? (he smacks Vox) How's that for dramatic, bitch?
Vox: (glaring) Val, you do not-
Valentino: (he shoves Vox) Keep your fuckin' mouth shut! When I use the soul contract to make Angel come back to us and I if I see you so much as look at him, you'll be fuckin' sorry! HE BELONGS TO ME! THEY ALL BELONG TO FUCKING ME! (he goes to punch Vox) I'M THE ONE IN CONTRO-
Vox: (just before Val could hit him, he uses electrokinesis to completely paralyze Valentino, freezing him in place) Hehehe... You wanna finish that sentence, Val? (Valentino struggles to speak, but is unable to as Vox circles him like a shark) What's wrong? Oh-ho-ho-ho... Please don't tell me I've spent so long giving you the illusion of control that you actually started to believe you had any? (cackles) That's... Pretty fucking sad. I say it's high time I remind you of your place, no?
Velvette: (she walks into the room on her cellphone) Voxy, 'Teck Deck' is a certified BANGER!!! Been tending on the top charts for four weeks strai- (she notices what is happening) Val?! Voxy... (she laughs nervously before frowning) What's going on here...?
Vox: (to Velvette) Just a rotation in power, Vel. Do me a solid and tell Val's staff that they answer to me. (he approaches Velvette menacingly, surrounded by electricity) This is my show now.
Velvette: Uh... A- Are ya sure about that? I don't think Val would vibe with-
Vox: (he fires at lightning bolt at Velvette that just barely misses her head ) Don't make me repeat myself. (Velvette immediately runs off as Vox turns to Valentino) Welcome back to reality, babe... Hehehehe-HAHAHAHAHAHAAAA!!!" - — Vox betrays Valentino and takes change as the new leader of the Vees.
- "Vox: As our outfit's new leader, I say we declare war on the princesses' little side-project. We'll hack into every one of their technological devices, do a little trolling and psychological warfare, blare shitty folk music 24/7, drive them crazy, and then-
Velvette: No, no, no, no, no! Look, Dad, I love you. You 'n Val are the lights of my shriveled, dead heart. But you're tripping major balls if you think we're gonna attack that hotel again over some juvenile dick-measuring contest. You hate to see it, but the hotel's popularity is on the rise. They're trending on social every minute, they're novel, marketable, they're what the people want. An underdog. And everyone loves an underdog.
Vox: (sighs) Just when I think I've grown to understand the modern crowd, they pull this shit on me. (he dramatically slumps in his chair) Vel... Am I becoming... Outdated?
Velvette: (she caresses Vox's face) Don't even say that! You don't want me to kick a dog, do you? ...Well, maybe you do, but damn it, this hotel is just another fad! They'll be forgotten as soon as the next cat video comes out. Relaaax, Voxxy. We'll get this under all control." - — Vox and Velvette's discussion on the Hazbin Hotel.
- "(sighs) Alright, Vel. Let me mansplain it for you. Alastor isn't even relevant, he's not a threat to me, he's as old as the dinosaurs, he's a fake ass asexual who simps for Charlie and walks around with a giant fucking dildo on a stick. He'll fail and so will the stupid hotel bullshit. I'm not even going to attempt to 'deal' with him, because that would be implying that some sort of competition was even fucking possible. The most effective and soul-crushing way to outcompete Alastor, is to completely ignore him. Let the Elder Furry fade away into irrelevance like the device he's based his entire life on, and let him wallow in his own failure. Which he will."
- — Vox to Velvette.
- "Vox: Velvyyyyy... (he leans in his chair, looking over to Velvette, who is glued to her phone) Say something to make me feel better...
Velvette: (she side-eyes Vox before rolling her eyes and sighing in mock-exasperation) Vox, darling, you're a million times hotter, fuckable and more badass than that Radio Demon. You know it. Everyone knows that. You're just letting that wannabe princess get to you.
Vox: (a trail of lightning extends from Vox's fingertips, forming a hand that grabs Velvette's chin , making her look up from her phone and at Vox, who has a large grin) Baby, you really know how to turn the TV on...
Velvette: (she smirks and she sets her phone down, hopping on the table and falling down onto her chest in front of Vox, kicking her feet back and forth and resting her head in her hands) Don't think I don't know what makes you click...
Valentino: (he barges into the room) I was wondering where you two fucks were. (he pours himself a drink) So, you two think that jerking each other off is more important than reviewing our audition tapes?
Velvette: (she glares at Valentino and crosses her legs as the electricity between Vox's antenna pathetically goes out, like losing a boner; sarcastically) Oh, yes, how fucking DARE we force you to make decisions for your-fucking-self.
Vox: (to Velvette) Vel, did you forget to feed him? Who left him out of his cage?" - — Velvette and Vox flirting.
- "Valentino. What a guy! He really is the perfect man, isn't he? Between you and me, let's just say you're not paying for the steak, you're paying for the sizzle! (he shows pornographic images of Valentino) Mama mia, that's a spicy, top-notch Italian cuisine-a! The legs, the slanted bug eyes, and, of course how could I forget, his advanced hunting abilities? (he plays first-person footage on screen of Valentino breaking down a terrified Angel Dust's bedroom and sexually assaulting him, followed by footage of Angel being hypnotized by Vox) You know, the way he prosecutes terrified and worthless sluts who don't know their place so that yours truly can reeducate them... Mmm! What. A. Guy! Don't you agree... Angel Dust? (he chuckles darkly)"
- — Vox cruelly airing Angel Dust's sexual assault on television for everybody to see.
- "Velvette: Ion know why the fuck you two insist on trouncing down to this shithouse to partake in these crude events...
Vox: (he chuckles) 'Cuz it's FUN, Velvette. Not to mention a fantastic way to fuck every down-on-their-luck schmuck out of what little money they have. Plus... (Vox grins deviously as Vark tears apart a sinner with his jaws, the sinner's mangled head hitting the window of the Vees' personal box) Vark was hungry.
Velvette: (she scoffs) Well, if I'm getting coerced into this, then yes. I guess I'll bet on a few. You two are lucky as fuck I got us the best seats in this poorhouse. High enough so we don't have to be around those low-class trogs, but low enough and angled juuust to see all the murder-death-kill.
Valentino: They built this entire box just for us? In what, the span of a day?
Velvette: (she giggles) Well, when I told the contractors they had ten hours to build it or else their wives and rugrats would bite it, they didn't have much of a choice.
Vox: (he cackles and wraps his arm around Velvette) Look at you! Taking after me! Daddy's proud of you, Vel!
Velvette: (she blushes) D-... You just said-
Vox: (he puts his finger on her lip) Shut the fuck up, it was a one-time thing. (he looks around the room, particularly at his logo on the ground) Not a bad job for a crew with trembling hands.
Valentino: (he looks unsatisfied) Ugh, but the box is sound-proof, I can't hear the screams...
Vox: (he sighs) Well, it's a minor flaw... (he turns to Velvette) Don't be afraid to knock off a pet or baby, or two." - — The Vees at Klub Kaiju.
- "Vox: You think the fucking Radio Demon's ANY fucking challenge to me?! Use your fucking brain! I'm new, he's old. I think faster, I move faster. Shit, I could fucking CUM 50x faster than that fucking impotent, ED-ridden... old FUCK!!! Just ask my bitches!!!
Velvette: (on her phone) He's right. (the club looks over at Velvette, who gives them a deadpan look) I'm 'my bitches', BTW. (she and Vox high-five each other)" - — Vox and Velvette bragging.
- "(he cackles) Look who it is! (he mockingly takes off his hat in "respect") All stand in attention for Alastor! Overlord of assisted living facilities everywhere!"
- — Vox greeting Alastor after he entered Klub Kauji.
- "Vox: (whispering to Velvette) Vel, the Radio Demon's here. You know what that meaaaans...
Velvette: No?
Vox: (fixing his tie while staring at the approaching Alastor) You're allowed to call me 'Daddy'.
Velvette: (sly grin) Hmm.... nope." - — Vox and Velvette upon seeing Alastor.
- "Here's the deal; if your pixie girl can somehow defeat Vark... We'll forfeit the slut's contract for good. (he grins menacingly) But... when she loses, we keep the contract, you have to go back to the old folk's home, and your girl gets put under Val's contract. I'll have my crew send you a free copy of her first film so you have the luxury of seeing her get creamed in more than just the fighting terms. (he cackles before extending his hand to Alastor, his left eye swirling and electricity crackling over his hand) Is it a deal, old man?"
- — Vox's deal with Alastor for Angel's soul contract.
- "Velvette: (she and Vox sit defeated in V Tower's watchtower, Valentino's voice is heard echoing angrily through the halls, with crashing noises and gunshots) So... Val's pissed.
Vox: (he sips coffee, watching the Hazbin Hotel from afar) Yep.
Velvette: (her hair is a mess as she looks at her smartphone) Voxxy, I don't wanna alarm you, but Val's lost his most valuable property. This is gonna affect our sales and relevancy HARD. (she uses magic to create a magical image to contact her assistant) BESSIE! 20 samalamigs, stat! (they hear Valentino's rocket launcher going off and see explosive dildos flying by and blowing up random buildings) ...Best make it 25.
Vox: Don't worry, Vel. I'm already working on plan B...
Velvette: Oh? (she giggles) I'll let you cook then... But could you give me a hint?
Vox: If you think I'm gonna be shown up by a shithole full of washed-up, has-been, talentless fools desperate for attention, you're dead fucking wrong! As leader, I declare we WILL go to war... But before we can get to that, we first have to let it fall on its own. I'm going to sit back, let them make the inevitable mistake and and leave themselves open. And after that... (he grins evilly) We'll strike, and strike HARD." - — Vox and Velvette after Valentino lost possession of Angel Dust.
???
- "Journalist: And, Mr. (garbled static noise), you may have heard the unfortunate, tragic, news that Timothy Grayson, the ill child you seemingly 'healed' just a month ago, has tragically passed after a lengthy illness. You called the 'healing' of this child your 'ultimate miracle'. Do you have any sort of... explanation about this?
Vox: (Vox shakes his head and chuckles) No, no, no. I don't need to explain anything, dear one. I am God's hand, and because of my divine touch, that poor, unfortunate child has been carried away, and is now with Him in Heaven. And is that not the greatest miracle a child can receive, my dear people? (Vox's television audience gasps excitedly, applauding and cheering to that statement in agreement, all while a massive grin creeps on Vox's face)" - — A flashback of Vox in his life, accepting calls on his show.
- "Vox Cultist': Mr. (garbled static noise)... I know they, including my wife, have disappointed you... but I look at all they have done and I think they deserve to live and run free in your world. Can you not forgive them? The police and politicians will listen to you if you but call for their liberation...
Vox: (Vox sneers down at the man an unimpressed glare) No, child, no... What they did was a cardinal sin to God. I ordered a clean and swift removal of Darryl Slough and his kin, but the greed of my children has costed them their freedom and now jeopardized our way of life. I will call for their freedom and they will be freed. I am a powerful man. But when they return... (Vox faces a table, his cultists setting down glasses of poisoned drinks) ...The only forgiveness that can be granted is in death. (He faces the mortified male cultist) If you wish to not follow their path and be reunited in God, you must trust and obey! Obey my word, just as all the others do and everything will be alright. Oh, it will be. But, perhaps... (He flashes a shark-like grin at the man, offering his hand) As your wife's better half, perhaps I can arrange a way to save her soul. You need only give yourself to me. ...How does that sound, my dear?" - — A flashback of Vox in life, deciding the fates of his followers that were apprehended for assassinating his television rival.
- "Alastor: (he chuckles, tapping his cane down, leaning on it) Look's like this TV's frequency is going bananas. You're far from the person you were in life, Vox. You've lived in TVland for far too long.
Vox: Oh, have I? ...You think you're the first loser to show up and try and lecture me? I was a cult leader when I was alive. I've been using and dealing with piss ants all my existence. The only shit that's changed is that now, I just have the POWER to evolve on to bigger and better heights, BABY!!!" - — Vox and Alastor.
Trivia
- Vox's name is a play on the phrase "vox populi", a Latin phrase meaning "voice of the people" (fully phrased as "Vox populi, vox Dei/The voice of the people is the voice of God"). This is fitting given that he was a cult leader in life and has a grip over the minds of the Pride Ring inhabitants.
- The series' authors do not think Vox's real name was actually "Vox", and that he instead named himself after the cult he led in life.
- His theme song would either be "My Way" by Frank Sinatra, or "Power Glove" by Knife Party.
- Elon Musk, Jim Jones, and Simon Cowell were major sources of inspiration for Vox's character and personality.
- The series' authors consider Vox to be part of the "Terrible Trio" of Journey to the Light, along with Adina and Roo. Vox is the archenemy to the Hazbin gang, Adina is the archenemy to the Heaven cast, and Roo is the archenemy of everyone.
- Whenever Vox is excited, plotting, or sexually aroused, an electric current appears between his antenna.
- When Vox is flustered, extremely angery, blushing, or his screen gets damaged, his screen loses signal, leaving his screen with the SMPTE color bars. Also, whenever he is sleeping or zoning out, his screen goes dark with a bouncing Voxtek logo.
- In contrast to Alastor's radio sound effects, Vox is often accompanied by various TV sounds, such as the sounds of a TV screen turning on/off, static, or screen warbling. His voice is also slightly auto-tuned and has a bass-y TV effect, similar to how Alastor's speaks with a radio filter in his voice.
- He is capable of portraying images on his screen, all of which seem to reflect what he is thinking about and feeling at the time (for example, displaying a light bulb when he has an idea, a skull when having murderous thoughts, and flying hearts with moth wings when making love to Valentino).
- All of Vox's founded brands are based on real-life brands of social media and the like, such as Netflix, Instagram, IPhone, and Xbox
- Vox is one of two characters in Journey to the Light confirmed to be autistic, the other being Ebony.
- His favorite animal is the shark - since they remind him a lot of himself -, which explains why he bought Vark and many other demonic, cybernetic sharks as a pet.
- Whenever he is confronting his enemies or victims, Vox has a habit of circling them, like a shark would do to their prey.
- A running gag throughout the series is that whenever Alastor greatly enrages Vox, Vox's face will briefly glitch out into a Blue Screen of Death with the following message:
- "A PROBLEM HAS BEEN DETECTED AND VOX HAS BEEN SHUT DOWN TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO HIS SYSTEMS. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE CAUSED BY THE FOLLOWING FILE: ALASTOR.EXE. VOX.EXE_CRASH_ERROR_EAT_SHIT_ALASTOR CHECK TO MAKE SURE ALL [FUCKING 1920S LOOKING ASS] HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE IS UP TO DATE AND PROPERLY INSTALLED. ASK VOX FOR ANY VOXTEK UPDATES YOU MIGHT NEED. IF PROBLEMS CONTINUE [FUCK YOU ALASTOR!!!] DISABLE OR REMOVE ANY ALASTOR FROM THE GENERAL VICINITY. IF YOU NEED TO USE ‘UNSAFE MODE’ RESET YOUR VOXTEX DEVICE PRESS F5 AND SELECT ‘ADVANCED STARTUP OPTIONS’ THEN SELECT ‘UNSAFE MODE’ TECHNICAL INFORMATION: STOP. ALASTOR.EXE [OLD TINY PRICK RADIO]"
- Vox's body is mostly comprised of wires and cords. He has only a few human organs, including a heart, a digestive system, and genitalia.
- A running theme throughout the series is that, despite being sworn enemies, Vox and Alastor are not that different from each other.
- They are both Overlords themed after a technological device.
- They have similar taste in attire and have extravagant, showman-like attitudes.
- They are massive attention whores who love the spotlight and have a very high opinion of themselves.
- Both are proudly irredeemable and ridicule the idea of redemption.
- They both hate being touched and value being respected or feared by their peers, and yet they have little to no concern for the personal space of others.
- Vox is one of two characters who consistently break the fourth wall, the other being Simon.
- Vox is a cinephile and film buff, keeping an expansive collection of movies and making it his duty to watch and review any new films in the Pride Ring. He loves telling people pointless movie trivia and goofs that only he notices and cares about, and is unreasonably critical and has high standards for modern films.
- Vox vapes as opposed to smoking cigarettes.
- He sounds like a little girl when he screams.
- Because he is the Overlord of television, all commercials and advertisements in the Pride Ring must be approved by Vox.
- Despite his hatred of older technology, Velvette claims that Vox keeps a small radio in his office so that he can listen in on Alastor's broadcasts.
- Alastor claims that he is saving a special place in The Show for Vox.
- If he could have a son, he would call them "Vox Jr.".
- His favorite genre of music is dubstep and electro house, the main music distributed by his company.
- Despite detesting older music, Vox seems to be very fond of the 70s hit Video Killed the Radio Star by The Buggles, as he constantly references the song to taunt and ridicule Alastor.
- He can play the electric guitar.
- Vox can play videos and movies on his screen, and is often used by Velvette and Valentino to watch different media.
- According to Velvette, Vox has a body pillow of Alastor, as well as a "Alastor cum jar".
- According to Valentino, Vox vibrates in certain areas.
- Vox claims that he dresses similarly to Alastor in order to taunt him, though Velvette claims that he does so because he's in love with him.
- Vox comes with his own Wifi.
- He considered a presidential run while alive.
- He was the host of the 247th Hell Weapon Expo.
- Vox and Valentino have their own brand of candy called V&V's, which is a parody of M&M's.
- Vox has eaten at McDonald's before while he was alive, and therefore thinks that makes him superior to Alastor, who died before the chain was founded.