Negotiator

"The Negotiator wins every argument by blowing your opponent to smithereens!"

- GrummelNet weapon description.

The Negotiator was a GrummelNet rocket launcher. Its front was huge, which required the rocket launcher to sport a shoulder rest so that its user could hold the weapon. Unlike Megacorp, and Gadgetron rocket launchers, the Negotiator shot rockets in a slight spiraling motion. At V5, it upgraded into the Judicator, which shot three rockets at a time like the Silencer.

Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
In Tools of Destruction, the Negotiator cost 200,000 bolts and was first available at Zordoom Prison, Planet Viceron. At V1, it dealt 1,548 damage and had an ammo capacity of twelve rockets without Raritanium upgrades. With Raritanium upgrades, the Negotiator could reach a maximum of 3,852 damage and an ammo capacity of 15 rockets. Its special Raritanium upgrade was Napalm Cells, which caused the rockets to release Napalm on impact.

Damage
Damage increased by 20% of previous damage every upgrade. Weapon damage without Raritanium upgrades:
 * V1: 1548
 * V2: 1858
 * V3: 2229
 * V4: 2675
 * V5: 3210

Raritanium upgrades

 * More Damage x4: cost 1000 Raritanium each, added 5% of current damage
 * Faster Shooting x1: cost 3000 Raritanium
 * More Ammo x3: cost 1400 Raritanium each, added one to max ammo
 * Longer Range x2: cost 1500 Raritanium each
 * Special Upgrade: Napalm Cells, rockets released napalm on impact, cost 2500 Raritanium

Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time
thumb|300px|right|GrummelNet preview for the Negotiator The Negotiator was acquired by winning the challenge "Bros Before Foes" in the Agorian Battleplex. It had a significantly lower rate of fire than in Tools of Destruction and had an ammo capacity of 8 rockets at V1.

There was a also challenge called "The Art Of Negotiation" in the Agorian Battleplex that required Ratchet to survive 4 waves of enemies using only his Negotiator and his wrench.

Ammo

 * V1: 8 Negotiator rockets
 * V2: 8 Negotiator rockets
 * V3: 10 Negotiator rockets
 * V4: 10 Negotiator rockets
 * V5: 10 Negotiator rockets

GrummelNet Preview
"The Negotiator. The latest in GrummelNet's line of rocket-propelled incendiary devices. This explosive weapon was designed to solve problems in two easy steps: Point and shoot. Just aim the weapon at whoever's giving you grief and... KABOOM! Problem solved! The Negotiator! Available only at GrummelNet."

Trivia

 * The Negotiator seems weaker in A Crack in Time as it has a smaller explosion and a smaller ammo capacity. This may be a way to raise the difficulty in the game. It still was very powerful.

Appearances

 * Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
 * Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time
 * Ratchet & Clank: Issue 3: Lost and Spaced