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97.87.141.242 at 06:59, 26 December 2012

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	* The Blazer has no wind-up time to speak of, making it quite useful even when low on energy. Low energy blazer hops can be used to hit a nearby assailant by surprise when the Guardian appears vulnerable or to perform a quick leap away from imminent danger.		* The Blazer has no wind-up time to speak of, making it quite useful even when low on energy. Low energy blazer hops can be used to hit a nearby assailant by surprise when the Guardian appears vulnerable or to perform a quick leap away from imminent danger.

	* If a Blazer manages to wedge itself into an enemy ship, that ship will disintegrate almost immediately. Some craft have obvious structural weaknesses which a blazer can wedge into consistently. The back fins of an [[Orz]] [[Nemesis]] or the many gaps between [[Spathi]] [[Eluder]] prongs make for excellent wedge points, for example. Blazer wedging has been known to occur during seemingly normal collisions as well.		* If a Blazer manages to wedge itself into an enemy ship, that ship will disintegrate almost immediately. Some craft have obvious structural weaknesses which a blazer can wedge into consistently. The back fins of an [[Orz]] [[Nemesis]], the wings of a [[Chmmr]] [[Avatar]], or the many gaps between [[Spathi]] [[Eluder]] prongs make for excellent wedge points, for example. Blazer wedging has been known to occur during seemingly normal collisions as well.

	* A few ships are mobile enough to consistently evade the Blazer. Against these ships, acid bubbles make for a good defensive weapon. When spamming bubbles, it's easier to cover a wide area by activating the weapon in short, separated bursts as opposed to dumping the Guardian's entire battery all at once.		* A few ships are mobile enough to consistently evade the Blazer. Against these ships, acid bubbles make for a good defensive weapon. When spamming bubbles, it's easier to cover a wide area by activating the weapon in short, separated bursts as opposed to dumping the Guardian's entire battery all at once.

Shiver: /* Tactical Overview */ Plagiarizing myself a bit here. No cause for alarm.

2010-06-08T04:37:56Z

Tactical Overview: Plagiarizing myself a bit here. No cause for alarm.

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	==Tactical Overview==		==Tactical Overview==

	~~While~~ the Guardian's ~~main weapon may be useful to keep an enemy at bay for~~ a ~~moment, its real strength lies in its~~ Blazer ~~form. Once activated~~, ~~go straight for the enemy~~'s ~~ship and quickly bash it~~ to ~~bits~~. ~~Be careful though~~ as ~~the enemy's weapons can still cause damage~~.		* Blazer mode is powerful enough for the Guardian to charge right in and bash most other ships to death. When the Guardian's battery gets low during a Blazer attack, it's best to use that last bit of energy to retreat to a safe distance so as to recover energy in relative safely. Blazer charges are best initiated with a full battery to get as much time to attack as possible.

	~~If you~~ can~~'t finish off~~ the enemy ~~in one run~~, ~~save some~~ of ~~your battery power~~ to ~~escape~~ to a ~~safe range~~, as ~~you~~'~~ll be vulnerable when the Blazer form runs out~~.		* The Blazer has no wind-up time to speak of, making it quite useful even when low on energy. Low energy blazer hops can be used to hit a nearby assailant by surprise when the Guardian appears vulnerable or to perform a quick leap away from imminent danger.

			* If a Blazer manages to wedge itself into an enemy ship, that ship will disintegrate almost immediately. Some craft have obvious structural weaknesses which a blazer can wedge into consistently. The back fins of an [[Orz]] [[Nemesis]] or the many gaps between [[Spathi]] [[Eluder]] prongs make for excellent wedge points, for example. Blazer wedging has been known to occur during seemingly normal collisions as well.

			* A few ships are mobile enough to consistently evade the Blazer. Against these ships, acid bubbles make for a good defensive weapon. When spamming bubbles, it's easier to cover a wide area by activating the weapon in short, separated bursts as opposed to dumping the Guardian's entire battery all at once.

	==Minutiae==		==Minutiae==

Shiver at 03:57, 8 June 2010

2010-06-08T03:57:08Z

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	[[Image:Star_control_i_androsynth_guardian_databank.png\|thumb\|306px\|Starship Databank Entry]]		[[Image:Star_control_i_androsynth_guardian_databank.png\|thumb\|306px\|Starship Databank Entry]]

	When the [[Androsynth]] departed [[Earth]] ''en masse'' in 2085 during the [[Clone Revolt]], no [[Human]] ~~had ever imagined that one could take~~ to ~~the stars at~~ faster-than-light ~~speed~~. ~~Clever, cunning~~, and ~~imaginative~~, the Androsynth outwitted their human creators by keeping a low profile until their means of escape came to fruition. In retrospect, it should have been no surprise that the pride of their space fleet, the dumpy little blue pod known as the '''Guardian''' ~~(or sometimes as the '''Blazer'''),~~ would hide something more sinister inside its modest packaging, the sight of one quickly becoming the the greatest fear among Human military personnel. Near the the end of the [[Ur-Quan Slave War]], the Androsynth Hit-and-Run squadrons along the [[Coreward Front]] occasionally used modified Guardians capable of extended [[Blazer]] modes, giving them greater range, mobility and destructive potential.		When the [[Androsynth]] departed [[Earth]] ''en masse'' in 2085 during the [[Clone Revolt]], no [[Human]] knew of the means to initiate faster-than-light travel. Cunning, imaginative and resourceful, the Androsynth outwitted their human creators by keeping a low profile until their means of escape came to fruition. In retrospect, it should have been no surprise that the pride of their space fleet, the dumpy little blue pod known as the '''Guardian''' would hide something more sinister inside its modest packaging, the sight of one quickly becoming the the greatest fear among Human military personnel. Near the the end of the [[Ur-Quan Slave War]], the Androsynth Hit-and-Run squadrons along the [[Coreward Front]] occasionally used modified Guardians capable of extended [[Blazer]] modes, giving them greater range, mobility and destructive potential.

	==Propulsion==		==Propulsion==

Shiver: /* Primary */

2010-06-08T03:42:58Z

Primary

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	===Primary===		===Primary===
	The Guardian's main ~~weaponry~~ is a molecular acid sphere launcher. ~~The~~ spheres ~~use~~ a ~~so-called "Chaos™ tracking", as the [[Star Control]] [[DataBank]] entry names it — this "tracking" consists of random oscillatory moves that slowly direct the sphere towards the enemy~~. ~~They don't~~ damage ~~each other or~~ the Guardian that launched them, but ~~they damage enemy spheres~~ and ~~Guardians~~. Each sphere ~~that hits an enemy ship kills~~ two ~~crew~~.		The Guardian's main weapon is a molecular acid sphere launcher. Although chemical in nature, the spheres can track a predesignated target from a respectable distance. The spheres can also distinguish friend from foe and will not damage the Guardian that launched them. Acid spheres are slow compared to other projectiles, but their duration is quite long and a Guardian can launch them in numbers significant enough to cover a wide area around itself. This weapon's erratic homing pattern makes it difficult for enemies to maneuver around. Each sphere will inflict two damage upon contact.

	===Secondary===		===Secondary===

Shiver: /* Secondary */

2010-06-08T03:02:15Z

Secondary

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	===Secondary===		===Secondary===
	~~There are two ways to defeat an enemy in a head-on battle: be stronger or be faster.~~ The ~~Androsynth opted for both when they developed Blazer technology, and did they succeed! One tug of a rope and the~~ Guardian ~~morphs~~ into a ~~beautiful, high-speed, inertialess solid~~ ball~~, which just about vaporizes anything it touches~~. ~~The only drawback is that once the comet-like~~ "Blazer" ~~form has been initiated~~, its ~~powerful thrusters burn up all available fuel until there is none left~~. ~~Speed adjustment is not possible. And once~~ the ~~tanks~~ are ~~dry~~, the ship ~~reverts~~ to normal ~~form~~ and ~~comes~~ to a dead stop ~~like it was a space-anchor. Each collision between a Guardian in Blazer form and an enemy ship kills three of the enemy's crew~~.		The Guardian can compact into a ball and launch itself like a battering ram at enemy craft. This "Blazer" boasts incredible speed and attack power. Each collision kills three enemy crew, though a Blazer will often crash against its target's hull multiple times in a short period before bouncing off in another direction. Once initiated, Blazer mode will slowly drain the Guardian's energy reserves until they are empty, then the ship will revert back to its normal state and come to a dead stop.

	==Tactical Overview==		==Tactical Overview==

Shiver: /* Minutiae */

2010-05-26T01:48:46Z

Minutiae

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	==Minutiae==		==Minutiae==

	*The Guardian's victory tune is the song 'Mongoloid' by the band Devo. ~~A Guardian's~~ crew also resembles the band. Furthermore, the captain will sometimes be named Booji, a reference to the character "Booji Boy" from Devo's mythology.		*The Guardian's victory tune is the song 'Mongoloid' by the band Devo. Its crew portrait also resembles the band. Furthermore, the captain will sometimes be named Booji, a reference to the character "Booji Boy" from Devo's mythology.

	*There was a bug which consisted of the following: When an Androsynth Guardian in Blazer mode is drained of its last energy by a [[Broodhome#Secondary\|DOGI]], the Blazer mode isn't fully turned off; the ship retains it ability to do damage by impact. ([[uqmbug:283\|bug #283]]).		*There was a bug which consisted of the following: When an Androsynth Guardian in Blazer mode is drained of its last energy by a [[Broodhome#Secondary\|DOGI]], the Blazer mode isn't fully turned off; the ship retains it ability to do damage by impact. ([[uqmbug:283\|bug #283]]).

Shiver: /* Propulsion */

2010-05-25T23:51:52Z

Propulsion

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	==Propulsion==		==Propulsion==
	In its normal configuration, ~~the Guardian is far from the fastest ship around, but~~ it can still outrun an [[Intruder]]. ~~With a~~ turning rate ~~slightly below average and its acceleration only slightly above, it may seem less than impressive~~.		The Guardian is quite slow in its normal configuration, though it can still outrun an [[Intruder]] even with its low maximum speed. The ship's acceleration is quick, while its turning rate is poor.

	~~However, in~~ [[Blazer]] form, ~~all this changes~~. ~~Always~~ at full speed ~~— which is faster than almost any other ship —~~ and ~~turning on the edge of a dime,~~ it ~~makes for a highly effective killer~~. ~~The catch is that~~ this ~~newly gained strength only stays for as long as the batteries are charged~~, ~~and they will be rapidly being drained~~. ~~As you cannot turn off~~ the Blazer ~~mode as long as there is energy left~~, ~~this will leave the Guardian very vulnerable for a moment~~.		[[Blazer]] form is entirely different. That is to say, it's blindingly fast. Blazer movement is non-inertial, meaning the ship will instantly surge forward at full speed upon transformation and maintain this speed as it turns. Turning rate also improves significantly in this state, though it remains a bit restrictive while moving at Blazer speed. Instant acceleration yet delayed turning gives the Blazer an odd, jagged feel during maneuver.

	==Armament==		==Armament==

Shiver: THE ULTIMATE FEAR OF OF ALL MANKIND -- No.

2009-11-21T21:25:19Z

THE ULTIMATE FEAR OF OF ALL MANKIND -- No.

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	[[Image:Star_control_i_androsynth_guardian_databank.png\|thumb\|306px\|Starship Databank Entry]]		[[Image:Star_control_i_androsynth_guardian_databank.png\|thumb\|306px\|Starship Databank Entry]]

	When the [[Androsynth]] departed [[Earth]] ''en masse'' in 2085 during the [[Clone Revolt]], no [[Human]] had ever imagined that one could take to the stars at faster-than-light speed. Clever, cunning, and imaginative, the Androsynth outwitted their human creators ~~at every turn~~ by keeping low~~-key~~ until ~~an opportunity presented itself~~. In retrospect, it should have been no surprise that the pride of their space fleet, the dumpy little blue pod known as the '''Guardian''' (or sometimes as the '''Blazer'''), would hide something ~~a bit~~ more sinister inside its modest packaging, the sight of one quickly becoming the ~~ultimate~~ fear ~~of all mankind~~. Near the the end of the [[Ur-Quan Slave War]], the Androsynth Hit-and-Run squadrons along the [[Coreward Front]] occasionally used modified Guardians capable of extended [[Blazer]] modes, giving them greater ~~speed,~~ range, and destructive ~~power.~~		When the [[Androsynth]] departed [[Earth]] ''en masse'' in 2085 during the [[Clone Revolt]], no [[Human]] had ever imagined that one could take to the stars at faster-than-light speed. Clever, cunning, and imaginative, the Androsynth outwitted their human creators by keeping a low profile until their means of escape came to fruition. In retrospect, it should have been no surprise that the pride of their space fleet, the dumpy little blue pod known as the '''Guardian''' (or sometimes as the '''Blazer'''), would hide something more sinister inside its modest packaging, the sight of one quickly becoming the the greatest fear among Human military personnel. Near the the end of the [[Ur-Quan Slave War]], the Androsynth Hit-and-Run squadrons along the [[Coreward Front]] occasionally used modified Guardians capable of extended [[Blazer]] modes, giving them greater range, mobility and destructive potential.

	The Androsynth, obsessed with aesthetics, did not hesitate to give to the Guardian ships a form as beautiful as possible; these ships are basically a tube of platinum metal alloys, multiple pieces of blue glass coiling around it, their sizes increasing as one approaches the back of the ship.~~{{ref\|1}}~~

	==Propulsion==		==Propulsion==
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	*There was a bug which consisted of the following: When an Androsynth Guardian in Blazer mode is drained of its last energy by a [[Broodhome#Secondary\|DOGI]], the Blazer mode isn't fully turned off; the ship retains it ability to do damage by impact. ([[uqmbug:283\|bug #283]]).		*There was a bug which consisted of the following: When an Androsynth Guardian in Blazer mode is drained of its last energy by a [[Broodhome#Secondary\|DOGI]], the Blazer mode isn't fully turned off; the ship retains it ability to do damage by impact. ([[uqmbug:283\|bug #283]]).

	~~==Notes and references==~~
	~~{{note\|1}}''From the [[Star Control]] manual, p. 23.''~~

	{{ShipBox\|image=Guardian_icon.png\|link=blazer\|race=[[Androsynth]]\|crew=20\|value=15\|batt=24\|regen=0.111\|primary=Molecular Acid Bubbles\|prim-cost=3\|prim-rate=0\|secondary=Blazer form\|sec-cost=2\|sec-rate=0\|speed=24 (60)\|turn=0.2 (0.5)\|accel=3\|mass=6}}		{{ShipBox\|image=Guardian_icon.png\|link=blazer\|race=[[Androsynth]]\|crew=20\|value=15\|batt=24\|regen=0.111\|primary=Molecular Acid Bubbles\|prim-cost=3\|prim-rate=0\|secondary=Blazer form\|sec-cost=2\|sec-rate=0\|speed=24 (60)\|turn=0.2 (0.5)\|accel=3\|mass=6}}

Shiver at 15:15, 29 August 2009

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	The Androsynth, obsessed with aesthetics, did not hesitate to give to the Guardian ships a form as beautiful as possible; these ships are basically a tube of platinum metal alloys, multiple pieces of blue glass coiling around it, their sizes increasing as one approaches the back of the ship.{{ref\|1}}		The Androsynth, obsessed with aesthetics, did not hesitate to give to the Guardian ships a form as beautiful as possible; these ships are basically a tube of platinum metal alloys, multiple pieces of blue glass coiling around it, their sizes increasing as one approaches the back of the ship.{{ref\|1}}

	==~~Navigation~~==		==Propulsion==
	In its normal configuration, the Guardian is far from the fastest ship around, but it can still outrun an [[Intruder]]. With a turning rate slightly below average and its acceleration only slightly above, it may seem less than impressive.		In its normal configuration, the Guardian is far from the fastest ship around, but it can still outrun an [[Intruder]]. With a turning rate slightly below average and its acceleration only slightly above, it may seem less than impressive.

Shiver: Old blazer bug mention moved to Minutiae section.

2009-08-15T22:37:36Z

Old blazer bug mention moved to Minutiae section.

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	===Secondary===		===Secondary===
	There are two ways to defeat an enemy in a head-on battle: be stronger or be faster. The Androsynth opted for both when they developed Blazer technology, and did they succeed! One tug of a rope and the Guardian morphs into a beautiful, high-speed, inertialess solid ball, which just about vaporizes anything it touches. The only drawback is that once the comet-like "Blazer" form has been initiated, its powerful thrusters burn up all available fuel until there is none left. Speed adjustment is not possible. And once the tanks are dry, the ship reverts to normal form and comes to a dead stop like it was a space-anchor. Each collision between a Guardian in Blazer form and an enemy ship kills three of the enemy's crew.		There are two ways to defeat an enemy in a head-on battle: be stronger or be faster. The Androsynth opted for both when they developed Blazer technology, and did they succeed! One tug of a rope and the Guardian morphs into a beautiful, high-speed, inertialess solid ball, which just about vaporizes anything it touches. The only drawback is that once the comet-like "Blazer" form has been initiated, its powerful thrusters burn up all available fuel until there is none left. Speed adjustment is not possible. And once the tanks are dry, the ship reverts to normal form and comes to a dead stop like it was a space-anchor. Each collision between a Guardian in Blazer form and an enemy ship kills three of the enemy's crew.

	There was a bug that consisted in the following: When an Androsynth Guardian in Blazer mode is drained of its last energy by a [[Broodhome#Secondary\|DOGI]], the Blazer mode isn't fully turned off; the ship retains it ability to do damage by impact. ([[uqmbug:283\|bug #283]]).

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	*The Guardian's victory tune is the song 'Mongoloid' by the band Devo. A Guardian's crew also resembles the band. Furthermore, the captain will sometimes be named Booji, a reference to the character "Booji Boy" from Devo's mythology.		*The Guardian's victory tune is the song 'Mongoloid' by the band Devo. A Guardian's crew also resembles the band. Furthermore, the captain will sometimes be named Booji, a reference to the character "Booji Boy" from Devo's mythology.

			*There was a bug which consisted of the following: When an Androsynth Guardian in Blazer mode is drained of its last energy by a [[Broodhome#Secondary\|DOGI]], the Blazer mode isn't fully turned off; the ship retains it ability to do damage by impact. ([[uqmbug:283\|bug #283]]).

	==Notes and references==		==Notes and references==