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*''[[StarCraft: Shadow of the Xel'Naga]]'' infers that the Yamato cannon was in use by [[2465]].<ref>Mesta, Gabriel (July 1, 2001). ''[[StarCraft: Shadow of the Xel'Naga]]''. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-0671-04149-6.</ref> This seemingly contradicts the ''[[StarCraft]]'' manual, which labels the weapon as the result of "recent research".<ref name="SC_Manual"/> |
*''[[StarCraft: Shadow of the Xel'Naga]]'' infers that the Yamato cannon was in use by [[2465]].<ref>Mesta, Gabriel (July 1, 2001). ''[[StarCraft: Shadow of the Xel'Naga]]''. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-0671-04149-6.</ref> This seemingly contradicts the ''[[StarCraft]]'' manual, which labels the weapon as the result of "recent research".<ref name="SC_Manual"/> |
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− | *The Yamato gun is a reference to the title ship of ''[[wikipedia:Space_Battleship_Yamato|Space Battleship Yamato]]'' and its [[wikipedia:Wave_motion_gun|wave motion gun]] and, indirectly, a reference to the [[wikipedia:Yamato class battleship|''Yamato''-class battleship]] used in World War II, which were the biggest battleships ever created in their time. |
+ | *The Yamato gun is a possible reference to the title ship of ''[[wikipedia:Space_Battleship_Yamato|Space Battleship Yamato]]'' and its [[wikipedia:Wave_motion_gun|wave motion gun]] and, indirectly, a reference to the [[wikipedia:Yamato class battleship|''Yamato''-class battleship]] used in World War II, which were the biggest battleships ever created in their time. |
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Revision as of 08:33, 21 December 2014
- Jim Raynor(src)
The Yamato cannon (a.k.a. Yamato gun) is a feared[1] terran particle weapon.[2]
Overview
The Yamato cannon is mounted on the prow of battlecruisers, and draws power from their core. It generates a dense magnetic field to harness a controlled nuclear reaction, turning it into a concentrated energy blast that can destroy almost anything with a few shots.[3] The cannon requires a huge energy reserve to fire, but the effects make it worthwhile.[2] The cannon is suitable for "scorched earth" work.[4]
History
By the Great War, recent research had led to the development of the weapon. In 2499, terran engineers were working overtime to retrofit existing battlecruisers with the weapon. Behemoth-class battlecruisers received such retrofits.[2] This trend continued with the Behemoth-class ships present within the Dominion Fleet. Some of the older vessels were not upgraded due to costs and limited supply.[3]
By 2502,[5] the Minotaur-class battlecruiser was in service.[6] Today, many newly built Minotaurs are equipped with a Type-V Yamato cannon.[3][7]
Game Effect
In both StarCraft and StarCraft II, the Yamato cannon's range of ten makes it an effective siege weapon, able to destroy stationary defenses and anti-air units out of their range, leaving the battlecruiser safe. However, it takes a few seconds to charge before firing once a target is acquired. Only the strongest units can survive a shot from a Yamato cannon. The Yamato cannon is best used to eliminate strong anti-air defenders, such as enemy battlecruisers, carriers, and void rays.
StarCraft
The Yamato Gun is a powerful weapon that focuses a nuclear explosion into a beam using magnetic fields. It deals 260 damage.
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StarCraft II
Acquisition
Enables use of the Battlecruiser Yamato Cannon, dealing 240 damage to a target.
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Use
Blasts a target with a devastating plasma cannon, causing 240 damage.
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Yamato Master Blaster | |
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Destroy 20 units with Yamato blasts in a single League game. |
Notes
- StarCraft: Shadow of the Xel'Naga infers that the Yamato cannon was in use by 2465.[8] This seemingly contradicts the StarCraft manual, which labels the weapon as the result of "recent research".[2]
- The Yamato gun is a possible reference to the title ship of Space Battleship Yamato and its wave motion gun and, indirectly, a reference to the Yamato-class battleship used in World War II, which were the biggest battleships ever created in their time.
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