| Particle cannon | |
|---|---|
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Type |
Particle cannon |
Designer |
Volskaya Industries |
Owner |
Aleksandra Zaryanova |
The article focuses on the lore behind the weapon. For the Zarya ability, see Zarya#Particle Cannon.
The particle cannon is a short-range linear beam weapon created by Volskaya Industries.
Background[ | ]
Particle cannons are mounted on Russian armor.[1] The weapon was deemed too heavy for standard soldiers, but it also required the kind of quick maneuvering and accuracy that Russia's mechanized force couldn’t achieve. An experimental version of the weapon was given to Aleksandra Zaryanova, who was able to wield it due to her strength. Using it on the frontlines, she was able to save many lives with the weapon.[2] Her gloves conduct and amplify the energy flowing through it.[1]
The particle cannon has a number of functions, among which are its two firing modes. One is a short-range beam,[2] the other lobs particle grenades that deals damage to enemies within an area.[3] It can also create damage barriers around allies, protecting them from damage, and deploy a graviton surge; launching a graviton well that drags enemies into it.[2] The graviton surge forms a minuature black hole.[4]
Trivia[ | ]
- The particle cannon is used by Zarya in Heroes of the Storm. In the game, its abilities mostly apply 1:1 from its Overwatch counterpart, but it also has an expulsion zone ability, where the gravity bomb deals damage in an area and pushes enemies back.
- In the same game, particle cannons (or similar weapons) are seen mounted on vehicles (catapult minions) in the Volskaya Foundry map.
References[ | ]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Overwatch Visual Source Book, p.g. 104-105
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Zarya, PlayOverwatch. Accessed on 2023-01-01
- ↑ Zarya, Heroes of the Storm. Accessed on 2023-01-01
- ↑ Overwatch 2, Sigma Quotes