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− | The '''C-20A Canister Rifle''' was featured in early builds of [[StarCraft: Ghost]], replacing the [[C-10 Canister Rifle]] as the standard issue weapon for Ghosts. It was later replaced in functionality by the [[AGR-14]] and its appearance seemingly forming the basis of the [[Submachine Gun]]. It had three main functions; sniper, grenade launcher and assault rifle. |
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− | *Assault Rifle Mode: Effective at close range, it emits little sound and has 24 bullets to a magazine. |
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− | *Grenade Launcher: The C-20A, when set to this mode, can fire a variety of grenades; |
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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">StarCraft Ghost information. [[:Image:SC-G_FanWall1.png|StarCraft: Ghost Wallpaper]]. Artist: Blizzard Entertainment. Accessed 2008-01-26.</ref> 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 rifle continued to see use well after the [[End War]].<ref name="NCO_Escape">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II]]''. (Activision Blizzard). PC. Mission: [[Nova Covert Ops]], [[The Escape]] (in English). 2016-03-29.</ref> |
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− | *EMP Grenade: Disables enemy shields. |
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− | *Flash Grenade: Used for stunning enemies. |
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− | *Hellfire Grenade: Breaks up into numerous pieces that track heat sources and then explode. |
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− | *Irradiate Grenade: Emits powerful radiation that is extremely deadly to living organisms. |
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− | *Lockdown Grenade: Disable mechanical units and structures. |
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− | *Sticky Grenade: 'Sticks' to enemies or surfaces before detonating. |
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+ | ==Functions== |
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− | Because the C-20A appears only in early builds of StarCraft: Ghost, not to mention that the C-10 is still used by Ghosts in [[StarCraft II]], it is of dubious [[canon]]ity.<ref name = "GhostRef">2007-04-22. [http://sclegacy.com/ghost/nova.php Nova]. ''StarCraft Legacy.'' Accessed 2007-09-8.</ref> |
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+ | [[File:C-20A SC-G Cncpt2.jpg|thumb|The C-20A]] |
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+ | ===Assault Rifle=== |
+ | The C-20A can be customized quickly into an assault rifle, especially effective in close quarters.<ref name="Wallpaper" /> 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> |
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+ | ===Grenade Launcher=== |
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+ | The C-20A features an in-built grenade launcher attachment, capable of lobbing a variety of grenades.<ref name="Wallpaper" /> Known varieties include; |
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+ | *[[EMP Grenade]] |
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+ | *[[Flash Grenade]] |
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+ | *[[Hellfire Grenade]] |
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+ | *[[Irradiate Grenade]] |
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+ | *[[Lockdown Grenade]] |
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+ | *[[BE3 Sticky Grenade|Sticky Grenade]] |
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+ | ===Sniper Rifle=== |
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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> |
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+ | ==Development== |
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+ | [[File:C-20A SC-G Cncpt1.jpg|thumb|Early concept art]] |
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+ | The C-20A was a usable weapon in early builds of ''[[StarCraft: Ghost]]'', but was removed from the game by [[BlizzCon]] 2005. |
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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">BSTRhino. 2005-05-20. [http://www.starcraft.org/news/comments/117 StarCraft: Ghost at E3 2005]. ''StarCraft.org'' Accessed 2008-07-19.</ref> Its structure seems to have formed the basis of current C-10 artwork. Regardless, the C-20A has made distinct appearances in ''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty|Wings of Liberty]]'',<ref name="WoL_GhostChance" /> ''[[StarCraft: Ghost: Spectres|Spectres]]'',<ref name="SC:G:Spectres" /> ''[[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> and ''[[StarCraft II: Nova Covert Ops|Nova Covert Ops]]''.<ref name="NCO_Escape" /> |
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+ | ==References== |
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Revision as of 18:40, 4 April 2016
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] The rifle continued to see use well after the End War.[5]
Functions
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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.[6]
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.
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A tripod may be attached to the rifle.[7] It is also capable of firing explosive and tazer rounds.[8]
Development
The C-20A was a usable weapon in early builds of StarCraft: Ghost, but was removed from the game by BlizzCon 2005.
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.[9] 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] Heart of the Swarm,[10][11][12] and Nova Covert Ops.[5]
References
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