Voltanoids[1][2] are minibosses in Into the Nexus. They are heavily armored Thugs-4-Less warbots that accompany the Thugs-4-Less throughout their operations in the Polaris Galaxy, serving in both defense and assault roles. A unique, upgraded variant named the Blazebot was encountered in the Destructapalooza.
History[]
Ratchet and Clank first fought a voltanoid defending the Meero Orphanage on Yerek during the mission "Head to the Meero Orphanage". They fought a second one in Weeblesnog City, Silox during "Make your way to the relay station".
The Blazebot was a unique, upgraded voltanoid that replaced the standard energy cannon with pyrocidic flame jets salvaged from a valkyrie warship.[1] The Polaris Consortium of Robotic Gladiators labeled the Blazebot as "a brutal, blood-crazed killer not fit for regulation arenas"[3], allowing it to compete in the unregulated Destructapalooza. The Blazebot around this time was noted to be uniquely single, attempting holo-net dating and seeking a partner who enjoyed old films, going to the gym, and "setting fire to everything".[1]
Ratchet and Clank fought the Blazebot in the "Blazebot Battle" and "Iron Lombax" challenges.
Characteristics[]
Voltanoids are large, humanoid robots characterized by a thick, heavily armored torso, a single red eye, a plasma shield mounted on their right arm, and an electricity gun on their left arm. They attack by firing an energy beam and activate their shield to block most incoming attacks.
The Blazebot is a larger voltanoid with a distinctive color palette. Instead of the standard electricity gun, its left arm is equipped with pyrocidic flame jets, which fire a burning beam.
Voltanoids share a similar shape and build with the Megacorp Robot Guards and have an identical head and body to the Scorch Minions.
Combat[]
The Voltanoid employs a distinct defensive and offensive cycle. It uses a plasma shield to block most direct attacks, but this shield is lowered when the robot sweeps an energy beam across the floor twice as its main offensive attack. The Voltanoid can also emit a shockwave to deter close-range combat.
The Blazebot is a Voltanoid variant identical in combat pattern to the standard unit but features greater health and damage output, and uses flame jets for its beam attack. It is often accompanied by flying thug shooters as reinforcements in the arena challenges.
The "Voltanoid Ninja" skill point can be obtained by defeating one of these bosses, including the Blazebot, using only the OmniWrench.
Behind the scenes[]
Voltanoids continue the "giant flying torso" design staple introduced in Going Commando with the Megacorp Robot Guard. This concept was designed by Insomniac Hames developer Colin Munson as a simple enemy design to save time and was internally known as the "flying robot torso".[4]
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References[]
- Stout, Mike; Garcia, Tony [@uselesspodcasts] (2011, July 28). Ratchet & Clank 2 Dev Commentary: 19 - Todano Tractor Beam [Video]. YouTube.
- Insomniac Games (2013). Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus [Game]. Sony Computer Entertainment. PlayStation 3.