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| + | |icon = [[File:Devastator icon.png|50px|Icon from ''Ratchet & Clank'' (2002)]] |
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|manufacturer = [[Gadgetron Corporation]] |
|manufacturer = [[Gadgetron Corporation]] |
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|type = Rocket launcher |
|type = Rocket launcher |
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|rate of fire = 1 shot per second |
|rate of fire = 1 shot per second |
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+ | |rc02 available = [[Fort Krontos]], [[Batalia]] |
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+ | |rc02 price = 10000 |
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+ | |rc02 persuader price = 7500 |
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+ | |rc02 upgrade = Gold Devastator |
| − | |upgrade available |
+ | |rc02 upgrade available = [[Novalis]] (second playthrough) |
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+ | |rc02 upgrade price = 60000 and 4 gold bolts |
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+ | |rc02 ammo cap = 20 |
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+ | |rc02 ammo price = 50 |
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+ | |rc02 ammo pickup = 2 |
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| ⚫ | The '''PX6 Devastator''',{{citation needed}} referred to simply as '''Devastator''' in the game, is a weapon manufactured by [[Gadgetron Corporation|Gadgetron]], featured in ''[[Ratchet & Clank (2002 game)|Ratchet & Clank]]''. It is a rocket launcher which is relatively inexpensive. It is capable of easily destroying larger, armored enemies. Its missiles automatically target enemies and home in on them. |
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| − | {{quote|The Devastator is the perfect combination of effectiveness and economy. Less expensive than some of Gadgetron's other long range weapons, the Devastator can bring down flying enemies with ease.|Help menu|R&C}} |
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| ⚫ | The '''PX6 Devastator''',{{citation needed}} referred to simply as '''Devastator''' in the game, is a weapon manufactured by [[Gadgetron Corporation|Gadgetron]], featured in ''[[Ratchet & Clank (2002 game)|Ratchet & Clank]]''. It is a |
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| − | The Devastator is available when the player reaches planet [[Batalia]], where it is available for 10,000 [[bolts]] at a [[vendor]], or 7,500 bolts with the [[Persuader]]. |
+ | The Devastator is available when the player reaches planet [[Batalia]], where it is available for 10,000 [[bolts]] at a [[Gadgetron vendor]], or 7,500 bolts with the [[Persuader]]. Gadgetron later developed the Gold Devastator, despite struggling to develop ideas for it due to considering the original weapon to be perfect.{{cite|rc02|menu=Gold Devastator}} This is available in [[challenge mode]] for 60,000 bolts and 4 [[Ratchet & Clank (2002 game) gold bolt locations|gold bolts]]. |
==Characteristics== |
==Characteristics== |
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| + | [[File:Devastator ammo render.png|thumb|left|150px|Ammo in ''Ratchet & Clank'' (2002).]] |
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The Devastator is a long, tube-like weapon which is dark-green and yellow-ish in color. It has a small, red scope at the very top, along with a couple red marks. The weapon also features a handle bar closer to the trigger on the left side, for [[Ratchet]] to hold it upright. The missiles it fires are small, white rockets with red marks on the end. |
The Devastator is a long, tube-like weapon which is dark-green and yellow-ish in color. It has a small, red scope at the very top, along with a couple red marks. The weapon also features a handle bar closer to the trigger on the left side, for [[Ratchet]] to hold it upright. The missiles it fires are small, white rockets with red marks on the end. |
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==Combat== |
==Combat== |
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| + | [[File:Devastator gameplay.png|left|thumb|Ratchet using the Devastator.]] |
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| − | The Devastator automatically targets enemies and marks them, then will fire a missile at the marked enemy |
+ | The Devastator automatically targets enemies and marks them, then will fire a missile at the marked enemy. Its missiles have a small explosive area-of-effect, and deal a high amount of damage that destroy most enemies with a single hit. The missiles do need to reach targets before they detonate and deal damage, but are guaranteed to usually strike another enemy beforehand, unless they are interrupted by crashing into an object. When upgraded to the Gold Devastator, it will home in faster on enemies, its blast radius increases, and it can rebound off enemies up to three times. |
| − | The Devastator is useful against any large enemy, as it will defeat most enemies in a single hit, making it useful against enemies |
+ | The Devastator is useful against any large enemy, as it will defeat most enemies in a single hit, making it useful against enemies the player wishes to defeat more quickly, or flying enemies such as [[Blarg elite commando]]s. The typical exceptions are bosses and tougher enemies such as the [[cannonball tank]]s, although the Devastator is also particularly useful against both of these enemies, as it will defeat them faster and more easily than most weapons. Although the Devastator is outmatched by the [[Visibomb Gun]] in terms of damage output, its ammunition costs less than Visibomb ammunition, and it does not require the player to aim the missiles, meaning it is better in combat situations. However, the main issue with the weapon is its expensive ammunition, therefore the player should be mindful about overusing the weapon. Furthermore, it is a waste against smaller enemies, as smaller enemies can easily be defeated by weapons such as the [[Tesla Claw]] and [[Pyrocitor]], which both have much cheaper ammunition. |
| − | The Gold Devastator |
+ | The missiles from the Gold Devastator home in on targets better, bounce off enemies, and have a larger blast radius. However, it is heavily outclassed by the [[R.Y.N.O.]], which hits more targets, has missiles causing similar damage, and much cheaper ammunition. As such, the player may opt to prioritize purchasing the R.Y.N.O. over the Gold Devastator in their subsequent playthroughs. |
==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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| − | The Devastator was the first weapon to be revealed to the public when Ratchet & Clank was first announced, being the weapon Ratchet wielded in a promotional image that later became the basis for the |
+ | The Devastator was the first weapon to be revealed to the public when ''Ratchet & Clank'' was first announced, being the weapon Ratchet wielded in a promotional image that later became the basis for the North American cover, as well as a wallpaper. |
Early in development, if Ratchet stood near a Devastator shot, it would hurt him as well. |
Early in development, if Ratchet stood near a Devastator shot, it would hurt him as well. |
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| − | The Devastator was featured in a weapons testing [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxhUOU9zY2E commercial] for the game. A group of teenagers attempted to fire a Devastator rocket at a target in the middle of a courtyard, but missed. It instead blasted through a tree and blew up somebody's yacht. The teenagers then began to flee. |
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| + | ==References== |
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| + | {{navbox items rc02}} |
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| − | ===In-game summaries=== |
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| − | {{quote|Devastator! Launch guided MISSILES at the bad guys.|Gadgetron Vendor|R&C}} |
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| − | {{quote|The Devastator is the perfect combination of effectiveness and economy. Less expensive than some of Gadgetron's other long range weapons, the Devastator can bring down flying enemies with ease.|Help Menu (Start Menu)|R&C}} |
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| − | {{quote|Try the Devastator's new Auto-Lockon feature! Hold down L1, and the Lockon reticule will turn green when a target is acquired. Once locked on, the Devastator missiles will automatically seek moving targets.|Help Menu (Start Menu) (Gold)|R&C}} |
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| − | {{quote|When we at Gadgetron set out to create a Gold Devastator, we were at a temporary loss. How does one improve on perfection? And then our engineering staff developed a new targeting technology which enables each missile to hit multiple targets and do even MORE damage! Go ahead… fire a few shots and enjoy the show!|Help Menu Description (Gold)|R&C}} |
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Revision as of 17:36, 19 October 2019
Template:Appearances The PX6 Devastator, referred to simply as Devastator in the game, is a weapon manufactured by Gadgetron, featured in Ratchet & Clank. It is a rocket launcher which is relatively inexpensive. It is capable of easily destroying larger, armored enemies. Its missiles automatically target enemies and home in on them.
The Devastator is available when the player reaches planet Batalia, where it is available for 10,000 bolts at a Gadgetron vendor, or 7,500 bolts with the Persuader. Gadgetron later developed the Gold Devastator, despite struggling to develop ideas for it due to considering the original weapon to be perfect.[1] This is available in challenge mode for 60,000 bolts and 4 gold bolts.
Characteristics
Ammo in Ratchet & Clank (2002).
The Devastator is a long, tube-like weapon which is dark-green and yellow-ish in color. It has a small, red scope at the very top, along with a couple red marks. The weapon also features a handle bar closer to the trigger on the left side, for Ratchet to hold it upright. The missiles it fires are small, white rockets with red marks on the end.
The Devastator's design is notable, as Ratchet holds the Devastator in the North American cover art for Ratchet & Clank.
Combat
Ratchet using the Devastator.
The Devastator automatically targets enemies and marks them, then will fire a missile at the marked enemy. Its missiles have a small explosive area-of-effect, and deal a high amount of damage that destroy most enemies with a single hit. The missiles do need to reach targets before they detonate and deal damage, but are guaranteed to usually strike another enemy beforehand, unless they are interrupted by crashing into an object. When upgraded to the Gold Devastator, it will home in faster on enemies, its blast radius increases, and it can rebound off enemies up to three times.
The Devastator is useful against any large enemy, as it will defeat most enemies in a single hit, making it useful against enemies the player wishes to defeat more quickly, or flying enemies such as Blarg elite commandos. The typical exceptions are bosses and tougher enemies such as the cannonball tanks, although the Devastator is also particularly useful against both of these enemies, as it will defeat them faster and more easily than most weapons. Although the Devastator is outmatched by the Visibomb Gun in terms of damage output, its ammunition costs less than Visibomb ammunition, and it does not require the player to aim the missiles, meaning it is better in combat situations. However, the main issue with the weapon is its expensive ammunition, therefore the player should be mindful about overusing the weapon. Furthermore, it is a waste against smaller enemies, as smaller enemies can easily be defeated by weapons such as the Tesla Claw and Pyrocitor, which both have much cheaper ammunition.
The missiles from the Gold Devastator home in on targets better, bounce off enemies, and have a larger blast radius. However, it is heavily outclassed by the R.Y.N.O., which hits more targets, has missiles causing similar damage, and much cheaper ammunition. As such, the player may opt to prioritize purchasing the R.Y.N.O. over the Gold Devastator in their subsequent playthroughs.
Behind the scenes
The Devastator was the first weapon to be revealed to the public when Ratchet & Clank was first announced, being the weapon Ratchet wielded in a promotional image that later became the basis for the North American cover, as well as a wallpaper.
Early in development, if Ratchet stood near a Devastator shot, it would hurt him as well.
The Devastator model is featured in the Insomniac Museum in the 2016 reimagined Ratchet & Clank.