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| − | The '''science vessel''' is a type of [[terran]] starship used for general scientific research purposes. |
+ | The '''science vessel''' is a type of [[terran]] starship used for general exploration and scientific research purposes. |
==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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[[Image:Science Vessel SC1 Art1.jpg|thumb|left|The science vessel]] |
[[Image:Science Vessel SC1 Art1.jpg|thumb|left|The science vessel]] |
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| − | + | Science vessels have been in use since at least [[2478]].<ref name="SC:IMengsk">McNeill, Graham (December 30, 2008). ''[[StarCraft: I, Mengsk]].'' Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-1-4165-5083-9.</ref> |
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| + | ===''Explorer''-class=== |
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| + | The terrans of the [[Koprulu Sector]] built ''Explorer''-class science vessels to conduct a wide range of research and development projects, stationed at points throughout the Koprulu Sector and beyond to study anomalous phenomena<ref name = "Manual">Underwood, Peter, Bill Roper, Chris Metzen and Jeffrey Vaughn. ''StarCraft (Manual)''. Irvine, Calif.: Blizzard Entertainment, 1998.</ref> and early on, search for alien life.<ref name="SC:IMengsk"/> In addition, the [[Confederacy]]'s [[Epsilon Squadron]] used science vessels extensively for border surveillance and study.<ref name = "Manual"/> ''Explorer''-class commanders and crewmen required a PEB (Preferred Experience Base) of any hard science and electronic warfare.<ref name="Beta" /> The primary function of the science vessel was the employment of its detection abilities. Other functions, with the appropriate equipment, included the creation of a [[defensive matrix]], the generation of a short ranged EMP<ref name = "Manual"/> (alternatively this could be detonated at a distance via the launching of a warhead)<ref name = "SXN">Mesta, Gabriel. ''[[StarCraft: Shadow of the Xel'Naga]]''. Pocket Books, 2001. ISBN 0-671-04149-5.</ref> and irradiation of a target via a high-energy stream of radioactive particles developed from technologies in nuclear waste disposal, saturating it with damaging energy.<ref name = "Manual"/> For increased energy output, a titan reactor could be installed.<ref name = "Manual"/> All science vessels possessed [[Ghost Program]] files, stored in a secure room at the bottom of the vessel, in case a [[ghost]] required "repair" (what amounted to medical aid in the program).<ref name="SC:QnBlades">Rosenberg, Aaron (June 1, 2006). ''[[StarCraft: Queen of Blades]]''. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 0-7434-7133-4.</ref> |
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When contact with the [[protoss]] and [[zerg]] devolved into [[Great War|open warfare]], many ''Explorer''s were requisitioned by military authorities to provide electronic warfare and support for forces in the field,<ref name = "Manual"/> along with aiding the research and development of new weapons and technologies.<ref name = "Beta">[http://web.archive.org/web/19980519123245/blizzard.com/star/t-special.htm Specialist Fields-StarCraft Beta]. Accessed on 2008-02-01</ref> |
When contact with the [[protoss]] and [[zerg]] devolved into [[Great War|open warfare]], many ''Explorer''s were requisitioned by military authorities to provide electronic warfare and support for forces in the field,<ref name = "Manual"/> along with aiding the research and development of new weapons and technologies.<ref name = "Beta">[http://web.archive.org/web/19980519123245/blizzard.com/star/t-special.htm Specialist Fields-StarCraft Beta]. Accessed on 2008-02-01</ref> |
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| + | After the {{link|Brood War|conflict}}, the [[Terran Dominion]] substituted the [[raven]] for the expensive science vessel in the battlefield support role.<ref name = "Nomad">[http://www.starcraft2.com/features/terran/nomad.xml Nomad]</ref> |
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| − | Science vessel commanders and crewmen required a PEB (Preferred Experience Base) of any hard science and electronic warfare.<ref name = "Beta"/> |
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| + | ===Raiders-type=== |
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| − | [[File:ScienceVessel SC1 CineInauguration1.jpg|thumb|A science vessel being constructed]] |
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| + | During the [[Second Great War]], [[Raynor's Raiders]] were able to develop a new class of science vessel. This model can carry out hull repairs through [[nanites|nano-technology]] and retains the irradiation function from its predecessor.<ref name ="SC2-WoL_StoryLabProtoss">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty]].'' (Activision Blizzard). PC. Protoss research (in English). 2010.</ref> The [[Dominion Armed Forces]] were seen using this type of science vessel later in the war.<ref name="SC2:HotS_OldSoldiers">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm]].'' (Activision Blizzard). PC. Mission: [[Heart of the Swarm]], [[Old Soldiers]] (in English). 2013-03-12.</ref> |
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| − | The primary function of the science vessel was the employment of its detection abilities. Other functions, with the appropriate equipment, included the creation of a [[defensive matrix]], the generation of a short ranged EMP<ref name = "Manual"/> (alternatively this could be detonated at a distance via the launching of a warhead)<ref name = "SXN">Mesta, Gabriel. ''[[StarCraft: Shadow of the Xel'Naga]]''. Pocket Books, 2001. ISBN 0-671-04149-5.</ref> and irradiation of a target via a high-energy stream of radioactive particles, saturating it with damaging energy.<ref name = "Manual"/> For increased energy output, a titan reactor could be installed.<ref name = "Manual"/> All science vessels possessed [[Ghost Program]] files, stored in a secure room at the bottom of the vessel, in case a [[ghost]] required "repair" (what amounted to medical aid in the program).<ref name="SC:QnBlades">Rosenberg, Aaron (June 1, 2006). ''[[StarCraft: Queen of Blades]]''. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 0-7434-7133-4.</ref> |
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| + | ===''Kurzweil''-class=== |
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| − | After the {{link|Brood War|conflict}}, the [[Terran Dominion]] substituted the [[Raven]] for the expensive science vessel in the battlefield support role.<ref name = "Nomad">[http://www.starcraft2.com/features/terran/nomad.xml Nomad]</ref> During the [[Second Great War]], [[Raynor's Raiders]] were able to develop a new class of science vessel. This model can carry out hull repairs through nano-technology and retains the irradiation function from its predecessor.<ref name ="SC2-WoL_StoryLabProtoss">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty]].'' (Activision Blizzard). PC. Protoss research (in English). 2010.</ref> |
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| + | The ''Kurzweil''-class science vessel is an experimental craft, designed by [[Valerian Mengsk]], and in service by [[2505]].<ref name ="SC:WarStories">Dayton, Cameron ''et al'' (July 21, 2014). ''[[StarCraft II: War Stories]].'' Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ASIN B00IWTWTBY.</ref> |
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| + | ===Mini Science Vessel=== |
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| + | A type of robotic drone named the [[mini science vessel]] was often used to provide security and detection for terran facilities.<ref name="GhostVideoes">2014-18-12, [https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fs35i63vrnwwaef/AADSKpFZGsFWKoQdAChJdkVYa?dl=0 StarCraft: Ghost Demo Build]. ''Dropbox.com'', accessed on 2020-02-16</ref> |
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| + | : ''For StarCraft gameplay information see: [[Science vessel (StarCraft)]]''. |
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| − | The science vessel is a terran mobile [[detector]]. Like most other spell casters, science vessels have no direct form of attack. Air units such as [[scourge]], [[wraith]]s or [[scout]]s are ideal for dealing with the slower science vessel. |
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| − | [[File:ScienceVessel SC1 DevGame1.jpg|thumb|[[StarCraft beta]] science vessel]] |
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| − | : ''See: [[StarCraft unit quotations#Science Vessel|StarCraft Science Vessel Quotations]]'' |
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===StarCraft: Ghost=== |
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| + | [[File:Irradiate SC-G Game1.jpg|thumb|An [[overlord]] being irradiated]] |
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+ | [[File:ScienceVesselPortrait Ghost Game1.JPG|thumb|A science vessel portrait in ''[[StarCraft: Ghost]]'']] |
| − | Science vessels acted as unseen support units in ''[[StarCraft: Ghost]]''. [[Nova]] was able to call down irradiation,<ref>Goldstein, Hilary. 2003-03-31. [http://ps2.ign.com/articles/391/391633p3.html Starcraft: Ghost Details]. ''IGN.'' Accessed 2007-09-01.</ref> EMPs and a scan function that gave info on enemy strengths, weaknesses and history.<ref name = "XBoxAugust">Official XBox magazine staff. 2003-08. "Ghost in the Machine." ''Official XBox Magazine.'' August 2003: 22-29.</ref> |
+ | Science vessels acted as unseen support units in ''[[StarCraft: Ghost]]''. [[Nova]] was able to call down irradiation,<ref>Goldstein, Hilary. 2003-03-31. [http://ps2.ign.com/articles/391/391633p3.html Starcraft: Ghost Details]. ''IGN.'' Accessed 2007-09-01.</ref> EMPs and a scan function that gave info on enemy strengths, weaknesses and history.<ref name = "XBoxAugust">Official XBox magazine staff. 2003-08. "Ghost in the Machine." ''Official XBox Magazine.'' August 2003: 22-29.</ref> Nova would also encounter [[mini science vessel]]s, which could detect her through her cloak.<ref name="GhostVideoes">2014-18-12, [https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fs35i63vrnwwaef/AADSKpFZGsFWKoQdAChJdkVYa?dl=0 StarCraft: Ghost Demo Build]. ''Dropbox.com'', accessed on 2020-02-16</ref> |
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===StarCraft II=== |
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| + | : ''For StarCraft II gameplay information see: [[Science vessel (StarCraft II)]]''. |
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| − | The science vessel was replaced by the [[Raven]] in multiplayer.<ref name = "Nomad"/> |
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| + | ==Known Science Vessels== |
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| − | They may be unlocked in campaign mode for 20 [[protoss]] research points.<ref name ="SC2-WoL_StoryLabProtoss">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty]].'' (Activision Blizzard). PC. Protoss research (in English). 2010.</ref> |
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| + | [[File:UEDFleet SC1 CineUEDVicRep1.jpg|thumb|A science vessel (right) alongside battlecruisers (left)]] |
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| + | *''[[Amerigo]]'' (''Explorer''-class) |
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| − | The science vessel has limited offensive capability, and is geared for supporting mechanical units with its repair ability. In contrast, the Raven is less durable but its abilities are more versatile when directly attacking enemy units. |
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| + | *[[Brin|DS ''Brin'']] (''Kurzweil''-class) |
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| − | The StarCraft II variation is the newer ''Kurzweil''-class science vessel<ref name = "ProjectBlackstone">2013-06-28, [http://http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/blackstone/ Project Blackstone]. ''Blizzard Entertainment'', accessed on 2013-06-28</ref> which seems to have replaced the Dominion's ''Explorer''-class vessels by the time Kerrigan retook Char. |
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| − | : ''See: [[StarCraft II unit quotations#Science Vessel|StarCraft II Science Vessel Quotations]]'' |
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| − | *''[[Amerigo]]'' |
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===Variants=== |
===Variants=== |
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*[[Elite Science Vessel]] |
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*[[Kang Science Station]] |
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| − | *''Kurzweil''-class science vessel<ref name = "ProjectBlackstone">2013-06-28, [http://http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/blackstone/ Project Blackstone]. ''Blizzard Entertainment'', accessed on 2013-06-28</ref> |
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==Known Science Vessel Commanders/Crewmen== |
==Known Science Vessel Commanders/Crewmen== |
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*Captain [[Sandler]] |
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*Specialist First Class Dr. [[Martens]] |
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*[[Jenson Archimedes]] |
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*[[Magellan]] |
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| − | ==Notes== |
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| − | [[File:UEDFleet SC1 CineUEDVicRep1.jpg|thumb|A science vessel (right) compared in size to battlecruisers (left)]] |
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| − | *The science vessel's voice was provided by [[Wikipedia:Harry Shearer|Harry Shearer]], known also for his voice acting numerous characters on ''[[Wikipedia:The Simpsons|The Simpsons]]'' including [[Wikipedia:Montgomery Burns|Mr. Burns]]. One of the "order confirmed" quote of the science vessel is "excellent," the first syllable drawn out a bit, similarly to Mr. Burns. |
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| + | The [https://stormgategame.fandom.com/wiki/Skyrider Skyrider] from ''Stormgate'' (made by ex-''StarCraft'' developers) has been compared to the science vessel.<ref>2023-05-30, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2Ajq__a3Nk&t= Stormgate Human Units Revealed! | Stormgate Snapshots]. ''YouTube'', accessed on 2023-06-09</ref> |
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| − | *In-game, science vessels are about the size of a [[Behemoth-class battlecruiser|''Behemoth''-class battlecruiser]] or smaller. However, in the cinematics, the science vessel is a gigantic starship.<ref name="SC:BW_CineUEDVictory">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]].'' Vivendi Games. Cinematic: [[StarCraft Episode V#UED Victory Report|UED Victory Report]] (in English). 1998.</ref> |
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| − | *Science vessel commanders are usually ranked "Major" (an army rank rather than a navy rank). This can only be seen if the science vessel is affected by [[Lockdown]] or Stasis. |
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| − | *In the ''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty|Wings of Liberty]]'' campaign, the ''[[StarCraft II]]'' version of the science vessel also has two unused abilities that essentially make it the [[terran]] version of the [[protoss]] [[arbiter]]: Cloaking Field and Transwarp. The science vessel was also upgradable with the Plasma Weaponry upgrade from the ''[[Hyperion]]''{{'}}s {{link|Bay 12|Hyperion|armory}}, which gave it a weapon. Transwarp remains as only a button within the editor, but Cloaking Field is a complete ability. Plasma Weaponry remains only as an upgrade, as no actual weapon was made for it. |
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Latest revision as of 23:51, 8 June 2023
The science vessel is a type of terran starship used for general exploration and scientific research purposes.
Overview[]
The science vessel
Science vessels have been in use since at least 2478.[2]
Explorer-class[]
The terrans of the Koprulu Sector built Explorer-class science vessels to conduct a wide range of research and development projects, stationed at points throughout the Koprulu Sector and beyond to study anomalous phenomena[3] and early on, search for alien life.[2] In addition, the Confederacy's Epsilon Squadron used science vessels extensively for border surveillance and study.[3] Explorer-class commanders and crewmen required a PEB (Preferred Experience Base) of any hard science and electronic warfare.[4] The primary function of the science vessel was the employment of its detection abilities. Other functions, with the appropriate equipment, included the creation of a defensive matrix, the generation of a short ranged EMP[3] (alternatively this could be detonated at a distance via the launching of a warhead)[5] and irradiation of a target via a high-energy stream of radioactive particles developed from technologies in nuclear waste disposal, saturating it with damaging energy.[3] For increased energy output, a titan reactor could be installed.[3] All science vessels possessed Ghost Program files, stored in a secure room at the bottom of the vessel, in case a ghost required "repair" (what amounted to medical aid in the program).[6]
A science vessel being constructed
When contact with the protoss and zerg devolved into open warfare, many Explorers were requisitioned by military authorities to provide electronic warfare and support for forces in the field,[3] along with aiding the research and development of new weapons and technologies.[4]
After the Brood War, the Terran Dominion substituted the raven for the expensive science vessel in the battlefield support role.[7]
Raiders-type[]
During the Second Great War, Raynor's Raiders were able to develop a new class of science vessel. This model can carry out hull repairs through nano-technology and retains the irradiation function from its predecessor.[8] The Dominion Armed Forces were seen using this type of science vessel later in the war.[9]
Kurzweil-class[]
The Kurzweil-class science vessel is an experimental craft, designed by Valerian Mengsk, and in service by 2505.[10]
Mini Science Vessel[]
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A type of robotic drone named the mini science vessel was often used to provide security and detection for terran facilities.[11]
Game Unit[]
StarCraft[]
- For StarCraft gameplay information see: Science vessel (StarCraft).
- For StarCraft in-game quotations see: StarCraft I Science vessel Quotations.
StarCraft: Ghost[]
An overlord being irradiated
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A science vessel portrait in StarCraft: Ghost
Science vessels acted as unseen support units in StarCraft: Ghost. Nova was able to call down irradiation,[12] EMPs and a scan function that gave info on enemy strengths, weaknesses and history.[13] Nova would also encounter mini science vessels, which could detect her through her cloak.[11]
StarCraft II[]
- For StarCraft II gameplay information see: Science vessel (StarCraft II).
- For StarCraft II in-game quotations see: StarCraft II Science vessel Quotations.
Known Science Vessels[]
A science vessel (right) alongside battlecruisers (left)
Variants[]
Known Science Vessel Commanders/Crewmen[]
A science vessel crewman
- Captain Sandler
- Specialist First Class Dr. Martens
- Jenson Archimedes
- Magellan
Trivia[]
The Skyrider from Stormgate (made by ex-StarCraft developers) has been compared to the science vessel.[14]
References[]
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