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[[File:C-20A SC-G DevGame1.jpg|thumb|[[Nova]] equipped with the C-20A]]
 
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The '''C-20A''' is a [[terran]] canister rifle. It is the successor to the [[C-10 rifle|C-10]].<ref name = "Wallpaper"/> In use by [[2503]],<ref name="SC:G:Spectres">Kenyon, Nate. (September 27, 2011). ''[[StarCraft: Ghost: Spectres]].'' Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-1439-10938-0.</ref><ref>September 27, 2011. "Timeline." ''[[StarCraft: Ghost: Spectres]].'' Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). pp. 393-416. ISBN 978-1439-10938-0.</ref> it may be used as a sniper rifle.<ref name="WoL_GhostChance">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty]]''. (Activision Blizzard). PC. Mission: [[Wings of Liberty]], [[Ghost of a Chance]] (in English). 2010-07-27.</ref>
The '''C-20A''' is a [[terran]] canister rifle. It acts as a successor to the [[C-10 rifle|C-10]].<ref name = "Wallpaper"/>
 
 
In [[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty]], [[Nova]] uses this weapon.<ref name="WoL_GhostChance">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty]].'' (Activision Blizzard). PC. Mission: [[Wings of Liberty]], [[Ghost of a Chance]] (in English). 2010-07-27.</ref>
 
   
 
==Functions==
 
==Functions==
 
{{Ghost}}
[[File:C-20A SC-G Cncpt2.jpg|thumb|C-20A concept art]]
 
[[File:C-20A SC-G Cncpt1.jpg|thumb|The initial conception of the C-20A.]]
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[[File:C-20A SC-G Cncpt2.jpg|thumb|The C-20A]]
The rifle can be used to snipe.<ref name="WoL_GhostChance"/>
 
   
 
===Assault Rifle===
 
===Assault Rifle===
The C-20A can be customized quickly into an assault rifle, especially effective in close quarters.<ref name = "Wallpaper">StarCraft Ghost information. [[:Image:SC-G_FanWall1.png|StarCraft: Ghost Wallpaper]]. Artist: Blizzard Entertainment. Accessed 2008-01-26.</ref> It has a 24 round magazine and is referred to as the C-20A gauss rifle in this mode.<ref name = "Gunning">[http://au.media.cube.ign.com/media/489/489844/vids_3.html IGN videos]. Accesssed on 2008-01-26</ref>
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The C-20A can be customized quickly into an assault rifle, especially effective in close quarters.<ref name = "Wallpaper">StarCraft Ghost information. [[:Image:SC-G_FanWall1.png|StarCraft: Ghost Wallpaper]]. Artist: Blizzard Entertainment. Accessed 2008-01-26.</ref> It has a 24 round magazine and is referred to as the C-20A gauss rifle in this mode.<ref>[http://au.media.cube.ign.com/media/489/489844/vids_3.html IGN videos]. Accesssed on 2008-01-26</ref>
   
 
===Grenade Launcher===
 
===Grenade Launcher===
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===Sniper Rifle===
 
===Sniper Rifle===
 
The C-20A can function as a sniper rifle. By attaching a scope, the C-20A effectively becomes a sniper rifle. It gives info on the target such as health, range and whether they can be locked down.<ref name = "Wallpaper"/>
 
The C-20A can function as a sniper rifle. By attaching a scope, the C-20A effectively becomes a sniper rifle. It gives info on the target such as health, range and whether they can be locked down.<ref name = "Wallpaper"/>
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===Other Functions===
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A tripod may be attached to the rifle.<ref>[http://heroesofthestorm.gamepedia.com/Nova#Skins Nova Skins], ''[[Heroes of the Storm]] Wiki''. Accessed on 2015-04-11</ref> It is also capable of firing explosive and tazer rounds.<ref>[http://heroesofthestorm.gamepedia.com/Nova#Talents Nova Talents], ''[[Heroes of the Storm]] Wiki''. Accessed on 2015-04-11</ref>
   
 
==Development==
 
==Development==
 
[[File:C-20A SC-G Cncpt1.jpg|thumb|Early concept art]]
{{Ghost}}
 
 
The C-20A was a usable weapon in early builds of ''[[StarCraft: Ghost]]'', but was removed from the game by [[BlizzCon]] 2005.<ref name = "C202005">BSTRhino. 2005-05-20. [http://www.starcraft.org/news/comments/117 StarCraft: Ghost at E3 2005]. ''StarCraft.org'' Accessed 2008-07-19.</ref>
 
The C-20A was a usable weapon in early builds of ''[[StarCraft: Ghost]]'', but was removed from the game by [[BlizzCon]] 2005.<ref name = "C202005">BSTRhino. 2005-05-20. [http://www.starcraft.org/news/comments/117 StarCraft: Ghost at E3 2005]. ''StarCraft.org'' Accessed 2008-07-19.</ref>
   
The multifunction C-20A was replaced by a few specialized weapons in later builds of ''[[StarCraft: Ghost]]''. Its appearance and the assault rifle role went to the [[AGR-14 rifle]], the sniper rifle role went to the [[BOSUN FN92 rifle]], and the lockdown capability went to the [[E-11 Lockdown Device]].<ref name = "C202005"/> Its structure seems to have formed the basis of current C-10 artwork.
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The multifunction C-20A was replaced by a few specialized weapons in later builds of ''[[StarCraft: Ghost]]''. Its appearance and the assault rifle role went to the [[AGR-14 rifle]], the sniper rifle role went to the [[BOSUN FN92 rifle]], and the lockdown capability went to the [[E-11 Lockdown Device]].<ref name = "C202005"/> Its structure seems to have formed the basis of current C-10 artwork. Regardless, the C-20A has made distinct appearances in ''[[Wings of Liberty]]'',<ref name="WoL_GhostChance"/> ''[[StarCraft: Ghost: Spectres|Spectres]]''<ref name="SC:G:Spectres"/> and ''[[StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm|Heart of the Swarm]]''.<ref>Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm]]''. (Activision Blizzard). PC. Cinematic: [[Get it Together]] (in English). 2013-03-12.</ref><ref>Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm]]''. (Activision Blizzard). PC. Mission: [[Heart of the Swarm]], [[Back in the Saddle]] (in English). 2013-03-12.</ref><ref>Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm]]''. (Activision Blizzard). PC. Cinematic: [[Transmission]] (in English). 2013-03-12.</ref>
   
 
==References==
 
==References==
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[[Category: Terran Weapons]]

Revision as of 13:12, 11 April 2015

C-20A SC-G DevGame1

Nova equipped with the C-20A

The C-20A is a terran canister rifle. It is the successor to the C-10.[1] In use by 2503,[2][3] it may be used as a sniper rifle.[4]

Functions

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C-20A SC-G Cncpt2

The C-20A

Assault Rifle

The C-20A can be customized quickly into an assault rifle, especially effective in close quarters.[1] It has a 24 round magazine and is referred to as the C-20A gauss rifle in this mode.[5]

Grenade Launcher

The C-20A features an in-built grenade launcher attachment, capable of lobbing a variety of grenades.[1] Known varieties include;

Sniper Rifle

The C-20A can function as a sniper rifle. By attaching a scope, the C-20A effectively becomes a sniper rifle. It gives info on the target such as health, range and whether they can be locked down.[1]

Other Functions

The following section contains information from Heroes of the Storm that is ambiguously canonical.

A tripod may be attached to the rifle.[6] It is also capable of firing explosive and tazer rounds.[7]

Development

C-20A SC-G Cncpt1

Early concept art

The C-20A was a usable weapon in early builds of StarCraft: Ghost, but was removed from the game by BlizzCon 2005.[8]

The multifunction C-20A was replaced by a few specialized weapons in later builds of StarCraft: Ghost. Its appearance and the assault rifle role went to the AGR-14 rifle, the sniper rifle role went to the BOSUN FN92 rifle, and the lockdown capability went to the E-11 Lockdown Device.[8] Its structure seems to have formed the basis of current C-10 artwork. Regardless, the C-20A has made distinct appearances in Wings of Liberty,[4] Spectres[2] and Heart of the Swarm.[9][10][11]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 StarCraft Ghost information. StarCraft: Ghost Wallpaper. Artist: Blizzard Entertainment. Accessed 2008-01-26.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Kenyon, Nate. (September 27, 2011). StarCraft: Ghost: Spectres. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-1439-10938-0.
  3. September 27, 2011. "Timeline." StarCraft: Ghost: Spectres. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). pp. 393-416. ISBN 978-1439-10938-0.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty. (Activision Blizzard). PC. Mission: Wings of Liberty, Ghost of a Chance (in English). 2010-07-27.
  5. IGN videos. Accesssed on 2008-01-26
  6. Nova Skins, Heroes of the Storm Wiki. Accessed on 2015-04-11
  7. Nova Talents, Heroes of the Storm Wiki. Accessed on 2015-04-11
  8. 8.0 8.1 BSTRhino. 2005-05-20. StarCraft: Ghost at E3 2005. StarCraft.org Accessed 2008-07-19.
  9. Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm. (Activision Blizzard). PC. Cinematic: Get it Together (in English). 2013-03-12.
  10. Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm. (Activision Blizzard). PC. Mission: Heart of the Swarm, Back in the Saddle (in English). 2013-03-12.
  11. Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm. (Activision Blizzard). PC. Cinematic: Transmission (in English). 2013-03-12.