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"It's just business. Do what I say, and you'll walk out of here rich. Hell, I'll even give you a deal on a better arm."

- James Sykes to Elms(src)

James "Sirius" Sykes was a terran warhound pilot and lifelong mercenary.

Biography[]

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Sykes in 2506

Sykes spent his younger years running with a dedicated merc band, where he befriended Rob "Cannonball" Boswell and Elms in particular. Elms went her own way, with Sykes saying he "owed" her a great deal. Sykes continues to rely on Cannonball's help for all of his biggest jobs. His time as a mercenary has seen him through a few good times, and a whole lot of bad.[1]

Altered Timelines[]

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This article or section contains information derived from Co-op Missions, and should not be considered part of the official StarCraft storyline.

In a theoretical timeline where Tychus survived the Second Great War, Sykes was recruited into Tychus's new Heaven's Devils to fight in the End War against Amon's Forces, once again alongside Boswell.[1]

Just Business[]

"Elms?"
"Long time, Sykes. You look like hell."
"Speak for yourself. I've still got both my arms"

- Sykes and Elms upon their reunion(src)

During or after the End War, Sykes lost his left eye. He had it replaced with an ocular implant.

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"Just business"

After the Battle of Adena, Sykes ran with a new mercenary crew who operated out of the outpost of Last Junction. He was visited again by Elms, who offered to sell him jorium. However, Sykes double crossed Elms to steal her jorium haul, and had his mercenaries cohorts surround Elm's dropship. Sykes shot Elms's companion Turan, and offered that if Elms did as he said, they'd both walk away rich. Elms managed to grab Sykes's gun with her robotic arm, blocking his shot, then choked him on the floor before breaking his neck.[2]

Game Unit[]

"Warhound walkin'!"

- Tychus Findlay on James Sykes(src)

Sirius is a heroic Warhound that can be deployed by Tychus Findlay in Co-op Missions. Sirius can deploy warhound turrets in an area, allowing him great flexibility in defensive situations. Unlike the regular Warhound, Sirius can attack air units.

Abilities[]

Deploys an automated defensive turret. Holds up to 5 charges.
Turrets gain the same gear bonuses as Sirius himself, time out after 60 seconds, and can attack ground and air units.

Detector

Technical Recruiter: Reduces the Deploy Warhound Turret cooldown by 35%.

Usage
Hotkey Varies (W, E, R or T)
Cooldown 15 seconds
10 (with Technical Recruiter) seconds
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SA-55 Thunderbolt Missiles

Equips Sirius with missiles that deal 100 damage to 8 air targets (or 800 damage to 1 air target). Warhound turrets deal 100 damage to 2 air targets (or 200 damage to 1 air target). Can be set to autocast.

Technical Recruiter: Reduces the SA-55 Thunderbolt Missiles cooldown by 35%.

Lone Wolf: Increases the SA-55 Thunderbolt Missiles cost by 25%.

Usage
Hotkey Z
Cooldown Sirius: 15 seconds

10 (with Technical Recruiter) seconds
Warhound Turret: 30 seconds

20 (with Technical Recruiter) seconds
Campaign Acquisition
Unlock Reach Tychus Level 6.
Acquisition
Purchased from Gunslinger's hideout
Hotkey Z
Basic
Cost 700 Minerals
875 (with Lone Wolf) Minerals
250 TerranVespene SC2 Game1
312 (with Lone Wolf) Vespene gas
Required Recruit Sirius.
Cost 600 Minerals
750 (with Lone Wolf) Minerals
150 TerranVespene SC2 Game1
187 (with Lone Wolf) Vespene gas
Required Recruit Sirius.
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Better Off Alone

When Sirius is beyond the vision range of all other Outlaws, he deals 30% more damage for each Outlaw recruited and takes 50% less damage.

Campaign Acquisition
Unlock Lone Wolf prestige.
Acquisition
Two Outlaws (60% Damage)
Effect Big Tom
Weapon Upgrade: +3.2 per level
Basic: 36.8
Level 1: 40
Level 2: 43.2
Level 3: 46.4
Level 4: 49.6
Level 5: 52.8
SA-55 Thunderbolt Missiles: 160 per missile (summary 1280)
D99 Detonator: 480
Three Outlaws (90% Damage)
Effect Big Tom
Weapon Upgrade: +3.8 per level
Basic: 43.7
Level 1: 47.5
Level 2: 51.3
Level 3: 55.1
Level 4: 58.9
Level 5: 62.7
SA-55 Thunderbolt Missiles: 190 per missile (summary 1520)
D99 Detonator: 570
Four Outlaws (120% Damage)
Effect Big Tom
Weapon Upgrade: +4.4 per level
Basic: 50.6
Level 1: 55
Level 2: 59.4
Level 3: 63.8
Level 4: 68.2
Level 5: 72.6
SA-55 Thunderbolt Missiles: 220 per missile (summary 1760)
D99 Detonator: 660
Five Outlaws (150% Damage)
Effect Big Tom
Weapon Upgrade: +5 per level
Basic: 57.5
Level 1: 62.5
Level 2: 67.5
Level 3: 72.5
Level 4: 77.5
Level 5: 82.5
SA-55 Thunderbolt Missiles: 250 per missile (summary 2000)
D99 Detonator: 750
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Upgrades[]

Warhound Moebius M34 Terror Rounds Upgrade
Moebius M34 Terror Rounds

Provides a 30% chance for Sirius to cast Fear in a small area with each attack. Enemy units in the area will run around in fear for 3 seconds. Warhound Turrets have a 3% chance to cast Fear with each attack.

Lone Wolf: Increases the Moebius M34 Terror Rounds cost by 25%.

Campaign Acquisition
Unlock Reach Tychus Level 6.
Acquisition
Purchased from Gunslinger's hideout
Hotkey X
Basic
Cost 700 Minerals
875 (with Lone Wolf) Minerals
250 TerranVespene SC2 Game1
312 (with Lone Wolf) Vespene gas
Required Recruit Sirius.
Cost 600 Minerals
750 (with Lone Wolf) Minerals
150 TerranVespene SC2 Game1
187 (with Lone Wolf) Vespene gas
Required Recruit Sirius.
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D99 Detonator

When Sirius is defeated, he triggers an explosion, dealing 300 damage to enemy units in an area around him. Warhound Turrets deal 50 damage on death.

Lone Wolf: Increases the D99 Detonator cost by 25%.

Campaign Acquisition
Unlock Reach Tychus Level 6.
Acquisition
Purchased from Gunslinger's hideout
Hotkey C
Basic
Cost 700 Minerals
875 (with Lone Wolf) Minerals
250 TerranVespene SC2 Game1
312 (with Lone Wolf) Vespene gas
Required Recruit Sirius.
Cost 600 Minerals
750 (with Lone Wolf) Minerals
150 TerranVespene SC2 Game1
187 (with Lone Wolf) Vespene gas
Required Recruit Sirius.
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Umojan Turret Frame

Increases the life and weapon damage of Sirius Warhound Turrets by 75%.

Lone Wolf: Umojan Turret Frame is unavailable.

Campaign Acquisition
Unlock Reach Tychus Level 14.
Acquisition
Purchased from Gunslinger's hideout
Hotkey V
Cost 1200 Minerals 400 Vespene gas
Required Buy all previous Gear for Sirius.
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ITC-E Triggers

Increases the attack speed of Tychus, Crooked Sam, and Sirius by 25%.

Usage
Notes

Mastery: +0.5% attack speed per Tri-Outlaw Research Improvement mastery point. Up to a maximum 40% attack speed

Campaign Acquisition
Unlock Reach Tychus Level 5.
Acquisition
Purchased from Engineering bay
Hotkey S
Cost 150 Minerals 150 Vespene gas 90seconds
Effect Attack Speed: 1.36
Mastery: +0.5% per Tri-Outlaw Research Improvement mastery point. Up to a maximum 1.21
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Outlaw Weapons

Increases the attack damage of Tychus and his Outlaws.

Usage
Passive
Campaign Acquisition
Unlock Level 1-3 – Initially available.
Level 4-5 – Reach Tychus Level 13.
Acquisition
Purchased from Engineering bay
Hotkey E
Level 1
Cost 100 Minerals 100 Vespene gas 120seconds
Effect Damage: 25
Level 2
Cost 175 Minerals 175 Vespene gas 140seconds
Effect Damage: 27
Level 3
Cost 250 Minerals 250 Vespene gas 160seconds
Effect Damage: 29
Level 4
Cost 325 Minerals 325 Vespene gas 180seconds
Effect Damage: 31
Level 5
Cost 400 Minerals 400 Vespene gas 200seconds
Effect Damage: 33
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Outlaw Life and Armor

Increases the armor of Tychus and his Outlaws and increases their life by 10%.

(Affects SCVs)

Usage
Passive
Campaign Acquisition
Unlock Level 1-3 – Initially available.
Level 4-5 – Reach Tychus Level 13.
Acquisition
Purchased from Engineering bay
Hotkey A
Level 1
Cost 100 Minerals 100 Vespene gas 120seconds
Effect Hit points: 710
Armor: 2
Level 2
Cost 175 Minerals 175 Vespene gas 140seconds
Effect Hit points: 770
Armor: 3
Level 3
Cost 250 Minerals 250 Vespene gas 160seconds
Effect Hit points: 830
Armor: 4
Level 4
Cost 325 Minerals 325 Vespene gas 180seconds
Effect Hit points: 890
Armor: 5
Level 5
Cost 400 Minerals 400 Vespene gas 200seconds
Effect Hit points: 950
Armor: 6
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Trivia[]

  • In the Galaxy Map Editor, Sirius's SA-55 Thunderbolt Missiles are named "Tornado Missiles."
  • Sirius is the name of a real-world star, sometimes called the "Dog Star." Fittingly enough, Sykes pilots a mech named after a canine.

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Blizzard Entertainment. Co-op Missions. (Activision Blizzard). PC. Tychus Findlay (in English). 2018.
  2. Valerie Watrous (w), Andrés Guinaldo (i) and Sandra Molina (c). (September 6th, 20178). StarCraft II: Shadow Wars: Part 8. Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft II: Shadow Wars: Part 8 Accessed 2018-09-06.
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