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| + | |image = Zodiac render.png |
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| − | |manufacturer = [[MegaCorp]] |
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+ | |icon = [[File:Zodiac icon.png|50px|Icon from ''Going Commando'']] |
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+ | |manufacturer = [[Megacorp]] |
| + | |type = Mass area vaporizer |
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| + | |range = High |
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| − | |ammo price = 10,000 bolts |
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+ | |gc available = [[Flying lab]], [[Aranos]] (revisit) |
| + | |gc price = 1500000 |
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| − | |mods = No |
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| − | |upgrades to = None |
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| + | |gc ammo pickup = 1 |
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| − | [[File:38 Zodiac WM.jpg|thumb]] |
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| + | |name = BFG |
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| − | The '''Zodiac''' was an one of the most powerful [[weapon]]s ever created by [[MegaCorp]]. It was available for a hefty 1,500,000 [[bolt]]s and fired a charge of lightning that instantaneously decimated all enemies within sight of the player camera. However, the weapon had some depreciating downsides. It had four ammo slots and the [[ammunition]] cost 10,000 bolts each, yet ammo for the weapon could be found in [[Ammo crate]]s. It was useful against swarms of enemies, but it was not effective against bosses. If any single enemy moved out of Ratchet's line of vision, it would be unaffected. It had no upgrade and, along with the [[Mega Mini-Nuke]], was the most expensive weapon to buy in the game. |
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| + | |requires = Purchase the Zodiac. |
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| + | |trophy = Silver |
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| + | |image = BFG.png |
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| + | The '''Zodiac''' is a weapon manufactured by [[Megacorp]] in ''[[Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando]]''. It fires a single charge that instantly annihilates all enemies within sight in the player's camera. The Zodiac is available for 1,500,000 [[bolts]] upon returning to the [[flying lab]] (now the [[Thugs-4-Less Prison]]) on [[Aranos]]. Unlike most other weapons in the game, it cannot be [[weapon upgrades|upgraded]] in any way. The Zodiac is a wrist-mounted orange weapon with small, blue lightning generators at the front, from which its blast is fired. When fired, it opens and charges up for a brief moment before the entire screen goes completely blank, after which every enemy is destroyed. |
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| + | Purchasing the Zodiac in the [[wikipedia:PlayStation 3|PlayStation 3]] and [[wikipedia:PlayStation Vita|PlayStation Vita]] versions of ''Going Commando'' will unlock the silver [[Going Commando trophies|trophy]] '''BFG'''. |
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| − | *The [[RYNOCIRATOR]] in ''[[Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal|Up Your Arsenal]]'' and the [[RYNOCERATOR (PSP games)|RYNOCERATOR]] in ''[[Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters|Size Matters]]'' and ''[[Secret Agent Clank]]'' had the same effect as the Zodiac, with it firing a deadly screen-clearing blast of energy. The only difference is that these weapons were able to fire off missiles in addition to the devastating blast, whereas the Zodiac is unable to do so. |
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| − | *The achievement BFG (blast frequency gun) is a reference to a game by Capcom, Dead Rising 2, due to the fact that there is a weapon, called the BFG, that has similar effects to the zodiac. It also indirectly references the ORIGINAL BFG, the BFG-9000 (Big *CENSORED*ing Gun 9000) in the classic PC FPS ''DOOM''. |
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| − | *The Zodiac also increases the number of bolts Ratchet can obtain when destroying enemies, depending on his boltiplier. |
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| + | [[File:Zodiac gameplay.png|thumb|left|Ratchet using the Zodiac.]] |
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| − | *If you use the Zodiac while moving, the weapon firing animation is not shown. |
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| + | The Zodiac is an immensely powerful weapon against all non-boss enemies, capable of even slaying an [[Arctic leviathan]] in a single hit, but does little damage in comparison to bosses. Its [[ammunition]] is limited and pricey at 10,000 bolts each, though it can be found in [[ammo crate]]s. Ultimately, the player is likely to have far more cost efficient ways to destroy enemies by the time they can afford the Zodiac, and normal enemies are not likely to pose a threat. The [[RYNO II]] is a far better purchase, as its ammunition is less expensive, while it is just as powerful against normal enemies and far stronger against bosses. |
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| + | It is recommended to break ammo crates instead to pick up ammo for the weapon, as one crate can replenish 1 (2 in [[challenge mode]]) out of 4 charges, rather than buying ammo at a Megacorp vendor. |
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| − | *''[[Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando]]'' {{1st}} |
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Revision as of 22:19, 23 April 2020
Template:Appearances
The Zodiac is a weapon manufactured by Megacorp in Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando. It fires a single charge that instantly annihilates all enemies within sight in the player's camera. The Zodiac is available for 1,500,000 bolts upon returning to the flying lab (now the Thugs-4-Less Prison) on Aranos. Unlike most other weapons in the game, it cannot be upgraded in any way. The Zodiac is a wrist-mounted orange weapon with small, blue lightning generators at the front, from which its blast is fired. When fired, it opens and charges up for a brief moment before the entire screen goes completely blank, after which every enemy is destroyed.
Purchasing the Zodiac in the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita versions of Going Commando will unlock the silver trophy BFG.
Combat
Ratchet using the Zodiac.
The Zodiac is an immensely powerful weapon against all non-boss enemies, capable of even slaying an Arctic leviathan in a single hit, but does little damage in comparison to bosses. Its ammunition is limited and pricey at 10,000 bolts each, though it can be found in ammo crates. Ultimately, the player is likely to have far more cost efficient ways to destroy enemies by the time they can afford the Zodiac, and normal enemies are not likely to pose a threat. The RYNO II is a far better purchase, as its ammunition is less expensive, while it is just as powerful against normal enemies and far stronger against bosses.
It is recommended to break ammo crates instead to pick up ammo for the weapon, as one crate can replenish 1 (2 in challenge mode) out of 4 charges, rather than buying ammo at a Megacorp vendor.
Behind the scenes
The Zodiac's effect and its ability to eliminate all on-screen enemies is identical to the lightning emitted from Ratchet whenever his total nanotech is increased.
The Zodiac was more specifically referred to as the Zodiac Mk.II. This is because the original "Zodiac" weapon was in Insomniac Games' first game, Disruptor, which also wiped out enemies within sight.