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| − | The '''Yamato Gun''' is a heavy particle weapon used by [[battlecruiser]]s. The weapon directs a nuclear explosion at a target using magnetic fields. |
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| + | The '''Yamato cannon''' (a.k.a. Yamato gun) is a feared<ref>[http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/unit/battlecruiser SC2 Units: Battlecruiser], [[Blizzard Entertainment]]. Accessed on 2010-10-02</ref> [[terran]] particle weapon.<ref name="SC_Manual">Underwood, Peter, [[Bill Roper]], [[Chris Metzen]] and Jeffrey Vaughn. ''StarCraft (Manual)''. Irvine, Calif.: [[Blizzard Entertainment]], 1998.</ref> |
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| + | 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.<ref name = "BattlecruiserScience">2014-12-18, [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/unit/battlecruiser#science Battlecruiser Science]. ''Blizzard Entertainment'', accessed on 2014-12-21</ref> The cannon requires a huge energy reserve to fire, but the effects make it worthwhile.<ref name="SC_Manual"/> The cannon is suitable for "scorched earth" work.<ref>Corey Konieczka, Robert A. Kouba, Dan Clark (December 17, 2008). ''[[StarCraft: The Board Game: Brood War]].'' Fantasy Flight Games. ASIN 1589945034</ref> |
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| + | 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 battlecruiser|''Behemoth''-class battlecruiser]]s received such retrofits.<ref name="SC_Manual"/> 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.<ref name = "BattlecruiserScience"/> |
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| + | By [[2502]],<ref>April 6, 2010. "Timeline". ''[[StarCraft II: Heaven's Devils]].'' [[Simon & Schuster]] (Pocket Star). pp. 311 - 323. ISBN 978-1416-55084-6.</ref> the [[Minotaur-class battlecruiser|''Minotaur''-class battlecruiser]] was in service.<ref>Randolph, Grace (w), Nan Kim (p, i). "[[StarCraft: Frontline: Newsworthy|Newsworthy]]." In ''[[StarCraft: Frontline: Volume 2]]'' (paperback binding), pp. 68-121. [[Tokyopop]], January 1, 2009. ISBN 978-1427-80831-8.</ref> Today, many newly built ''Minotaurs'' are equipped with a Type-V Yamato cannon.<ref name = "BattlecruiserScience"/><ref>Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty]]''. (Activision Blizzard). PC. Mission: [[Wings of Liberty]], [[Maw of the Void]] (in [[English]]). 2010-07-27.</ref> |
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| + | [[File:YamatoCannon SC-G Cncpt1.jpg|thumb|A Yamato cannon's fire control]] |
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| + | Yamato cannons possess a generator and fire control station.<ref>2015-02-03, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF101VKN7Ys The Art of StarCraft: Ghost]. ''YouTube'', accessed on 2015-02-04</ref> |
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| + | 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, [[carrier]]s, and [[void ray]]s. |
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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"/> |
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| ⚫ | *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 13:53, 11 April 2015
"Alright boys, hit 'em with the Yamato cannon! Couple of shots from that'll flatten anything!"
- Jim Raynor(src)
The Yamato being fired
The Yamato cannon (a.k.a. Yamato gun) is a feared[1] terran particle weapon.[2]
Overview
A ship being destroyed by a Yamato blast
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]
Other Information
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A Yamato cannon's fire control
Yamato cannons possess a generator and fire control station.[8]
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
Yamato Gun
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
Firing the Yamato cannon
Acquisition
Weapon Refit
Enables use of the Battlecruiser Yamato Cannon, dealing 240 damage to a target.
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Use
Yamato Cannon
Blasts a target with a devastating plasma cannon, causing 240 damage.
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Achievements
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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.[9] 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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