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|Title=Female Launcher | |Title=Female Launcher | ||
|Image=[[Image:FemaleLauncher.png|300px]] | |Image=[[Image:FemaleLauncher.png|300px]] | ||
| + | |Role={{Pure Dealer}} | ||
|Base=[[Female Gunner|Gunner]] | |Base=[[Female Gunner|Gunner]] | ||
|NPC=[[Lady Kiri]] | |NPC=[[Lady Kiri]] | ||
|Weapon=[[Hand Cannon]] | |Weapon=[[Hand Cannon]] | ||
| + | |Element={{IconLink|Fire Element}}<br/>{{IconLink|Light Element}} | ||
| + | |Status= '''{{IconLink|Shock (Status)}}, {{IconLink|Burn (Status)}}''' | ||
|Armor=[[Heavy Armor]] | |Armor=[[Heavy Armor]] | ||
| − | |Class Info= | + | |Class Info=Skill Type: '''Physical''' <br/>Damage Type: '''Percent''' <br/>Subclass Difficulty: [[File:Difficulty Star.PNG]] |
| − | |AltName=Female Launcher<br/>Korean: | + | |AltName=Female Launcher<br/>Korean: 여런처<br/>Japanese: ランチャー (''Ranchā, lit. Launcher'')<br/>Chinese: 女枪炮师 |
|Awakening=Demolitionist | |Awakening=Demolitionist | ||
| − | | | + | |AltName2= Heavy Barrel<br/>Korean: 헤비배럴 <br/>Japanese: ヘビーバレル (''Hebī Bareru, lit. Heavy Barrel'')<br/>Chinese: 重炮掌控 Heavy |
| − | |2ndAwakening=Storm | + | |2ndAwakening=Storm Bringer |
|Image2=[[File:StormTrooper_Ani.gif|300px]] | |Image2=[[File:StormTrooper_Ani.gif|300px]] | ||
| − | | | + | |AltName3='''Storm Trooper'''<br/>Korean: 스톰트루퍼<br/>Chinese: 風暴騎兵 (''lit. Storm Knight'') |
| + | |3rdAwakening=Neo: Launcher | ||
| + | |AltName4= 진(眞) 여런처 | ||
| + | |Image3=[[File:Neo-FemaleLauncherCutIn.gif|300px]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
<center>{{quotation|Ah, so many beautiful bodies all gathered together. A beautiful sight, indeed.<br>As if they were just there waiting for me...to blow them all away. Lock and load!}}</center> | <center>{{quotation|Ah, so many beautiful bodies all gathered together. A beautiful sight, indeed.<br>As if they were just there waiting for me...to blow them all away. Lock and load!}}</center> | ||
| − | Some claim that heavy firearms require a degree of physical stamina not found among females. The women of Empyrean prove them wrong. Intense training and sheer willpower have molded these women into brutal Launchers. While | + | ''It is difficult for some women to be Launchers as it requires high stamina and endurance. Some claim that heavy firearms require a degree of physical stamina not found among females. The women of Empyrean prove them wrong. Intense training and sheer willpower have molded these women into brutal Launchers. While '''Female Launchers''' may not be able to carry heavy firearms as long as some of the men, they tend to be quicker on the draw.'' |
| − | *At level 50, the '''Launcher''' awakens as a '''Demolitionist''' | + | ''Many '''female Launchers''' are members of the Empyrean Government Garrison, the Launcher-driven elite group organized after the Three Year War during which the Empyrean Government was invaded by the Kartel for the first time. |
| + | '''''Rylie Minogue''', who's known for her quick draw, and '''Erica Schumitz''' who's capable of handling various heavy firearms, are among the Launchers of the Empyrean Government Garrison. | ||
| + | ''A great many Empyrean women aspire to follow their footsteps, but actually becoming a Launcher involves real talent, endless effort, and systematic training.'' | ||
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| + | <hr> | ||
| + | *At level 50, the '''Launcher''' awakens as a '''Demolitionist''' then at level 75, the '''Demolitionist''' awakens as a '''Storm Bringer''' and at level 100, the '''Storm Bringer''' will awaken as a '''Neo: Launcher'''. | ||
*Her subclass cosmetic effect is a large gun on her back. | *Her subclass cosmetic effect is a large gun on her back. | ||
| − | *2nd | + | *Her 2nd awakening cosmetic effect is a {{IconLink|Laser Rifle}}, replacing the original large gun on her back. |
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| + | *His Neo Awakening cosmetic effect replaces the Launcher's {{IconLink|Laser Rifle}} with an inactive {{IconLink|Pandora One}}. | ||
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__TOC__ | __TOC__ | ||
===Becoming a Launcher=== | ===Becoming a Launcher=== | ||
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The [[Female Gunner|Gunner]] must first reach level 15. <br> | The [[Female Gunner|Gunner]] must first reach level 15. <br> | ||
| − | + | * Complete the quest {{Quest list|name=Fighting to Protect the Forest}} from the [[Grand Flores (Epic Quests) Origins|Grand Flores]] Epic Quest line. | |
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''Let's go to war!!'' | ''Let's go to war!!'' | ||
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| − | The '''Launcher''' must first reach level 50.<br> | + | The '''Launcher''' must first reach level 50. |
| + | * Complete the quest {{Quest list|name=Unending Foreboding}} from the [[North Myre (Epic Quests) Origins|North Myre]] Epic Quest line.<br><br> | ||
| − | # Talk to [[Kiri]] in [[ | + | <u>'''Alternatively, if the player skips {{Quest list|name=Unending Foreboding}}:'''</u><br> |
| − | # Collect | + | The '''Launcher''' must first reach level 50. |
| − | # | + | # Talk to [[Kiri]] in [[Hendon Myre]].<br> |
| − | # | + | # Collect 1000 {{Item|White Cube Fragment}}s, 1000 {{Item|Red Cube Fragment}}s, 100 {{Item|Superior Hardener}}s, and 100 {{Item|Superior Iron}}s. |
| − | # Collect 60 Chaos Stone Debris | + | # Defeat [[Agram the Witch]] in the [[Abandoned Mine]] on Master or harder mode. |
| + | # Collect 1 {{Item|Formidable Essence}} from the [[Abandoned Mine]] on Master or harder mode. | ||
| + | # Collect 60 {{Item|Chaos Stone Debris}} and 120 {{Item|Seal of Emperor Helm|Seals of Emperor Helm}}. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
| − | ===Awakening as a Storm | + | ===Awakening as a Storm Bringer=== |
| − | '' | + | {{Quotation|What weapon shall I wield today?}} |
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| + | ''“Alright, that settles this case. What’s next?”''<br> | ||
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| + | ''The Empyrean Commander in Chief urged his Lieutenant as he turned his gaze from pile of document.''<br> | ||
| + | ''Among the virtues of highly valued soldiers in this endless war, ‘Speed’ is also included. Even with a talented lieutenant’s aid, there are many cases which require chief commander’s consideration, and in most of the cases, they are all urgent.''<br> | ||
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| + | ''However, there are limits on the amount of tasks a man can handle. Besides, for the Commander in Chief who commands the front line, time is even more brief. There won’t be a report that isn't urgent, but a report that was handed to the old general with priority was the document of request from the Empyrean Defense Corps.''<br> | ||
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| + | ''“It was sent from [[Zeldine]]. Let’s see, form a Mobile-Assault unit with Female Launchers, The training program is… You call this a training program, not a certain-death program?”''<br> | ||
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| + | ''As he was dumbfounded at the attached documents, he tilted his head with curiosity on the request of permission to provide the new weapon, [[Operation Raids|OR-DX]], to this unit.''<br> | ||
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| + | ''“They wouldn’t need my permission for just a weapon, do they?''<br> | ||
| + | ''What’s the big deal about this weapon that brought this request all the way from the Empyrean Capital?”''<br> | ||
| + | ''“OR-DX is weapon that was developed at the Optimus Factory, sir.”''<br> | ||
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| + | ''The Commander flicked his finger as he understood what was going on.''<br> | ||
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| + | ''“Aha. They are going to raze down everything.”''<br> | ||
| + | ''“Are you going to approve, sir?”''<br> | ||
| + | ''“[[Zeldine]] wouldn’t command the operation without reason, she would have requested it because she needed it. Besides, it’s an unit that survived this insane training. They deserve a reward of this magnitude to boost their morale.”''<br> | ||
| + | ''“As powerful as it is, it will certainly be fast on oppressing enemies, but it could increase friendly-fire cases and civilian casualties. This weapon is……”''<br> | ||
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| + | ''It is lieutenant’s job to carry over his or her commander’s decisions, but it’s also important to provide advice from various angles before making a decision.''<br> | ||
| + | ''However, the Commander who usually listens carefully to his lieutenant, cut his subordinate’s words short as if he had no time for this case.''<br> | ||
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| + | ''“I see what you are worried about, but the training they received tested their emotions and the ability to control their instincts. Besides, it’s not a time to waste such a powerful unit for just rear support. Go now and tell her that she has my approval.”''<br> | ||
| + | ''“Understood, sir.”''<br> | ||
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| + | ''After his Lieutenant had left the barracks, [[Zactor Eagleye|Jackter Eagleeye]], the Commander in Chief of the Empyrean Army, fiddled with his grayed beard as he was reading the next document.''<br> | ||
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| + | ''“It’s boring to see such powerful unit to be just called as ‘the 1st, 2nd Mobile-Assault unit’. It would be good if they had a special name…… What kind of name would be good? The tenacious unit that rages like a storm……”''<br> | ||
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| + | ''After a brief consideration, he smiled as he thought of the word he had just said.''<br> | ||
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| + | ''“Storm. Let’s call them the Storm Troopers. It’s a little heavy name for ladies, but if they want such a dramatic entrance, then I'll have to go along with it. Can’t wait to see the raging storms approach here.”''<br> | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
The '''Demolitionist''' must first reach level 75.<br> | The '''Demolitionist''' must first reach level 75.<br> | ||
| + | #Talk to [[Siran]] in the [[City of Shonan]]. | ||
| + | #Collect 25 {{Item|Seal of Empress Skardi}}. | ||
| + | #Clear [[EX: Gold Dragon Tournament]]. | ||
| + | #Collect 40 {{Item|Seal of Emperor Helm}}. | ||
| + | #Clear [[EX: Silver Dragon Tournament]]. | ||
| + | #Clear [[Tainted Time Gate]]. | ||
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| + | === Awakening as a Neo: Launcher=== | ||
| + | ''I was located in the corner of a listless crafts street, but for some reason I felt that today I would have a customer.''<br> | ||
| + | ''Also, the unbidden thought that peaceful days like these would soon be hard to come by passed through my head.''<br> | ||
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| + | ''“Ugh, I feel like something bothersome is going to happen.”''<br> | ||
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| + | ''I can still see him, standing before me as if it were yesterday, with a determined look on her face.''<br> | ||
| + | ''A schematic passed to me wordlessly… No, it more like a manual, and upon seeing it I thought, not if it could be actually made, but if it could be actually used. But of course, I did not mention such thoughts aloud.''<br> | ||
| + | ''She must have really hit a wall. Imagine, to see the wholly self-sufficient “Adventurer” coming here of her own accord for my help…''<br> | ||
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| + | '''- Project Pandora: Initiated'''<br> | ||
| + | ''The equipment was finished successfully. But it was only just the beginning.''<br> | ||
| + | ''Such was because the difficult aspect of this project had always been about its usage, not its creation.''<br> | ||
| + | ''It had completely demolished the training room which had been created with all sorts of precautions set in mind during its first activation,''<br> | ||
| + | ''Some of the fault in that may lie with me for not having gauged its power properly, but seeing her nearly delusional expression full of unease tells me that such may not have been the case.''<br> | ||
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| + | '''- Project Pandora: Day 7'''<br> | ||
| + | ''Her body finally collapsed, succumbing to the endless training it had pursued within the new training room as if she was being chased by something.''<br> | ||
| + | ''She said that her body, which had been tempered from battles with countless powerful foes, felt like a baby taking its first steps.''<br> | ||
| + | ''Such was an inevitable outcome based on the reckless training in an already deteriorated state. We might as well take this opportunity to rebuild the ruined training room.''<br> | ||
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| + | '''- Project Pandora: Day 10'''<br> | ||
| + | ''Training was recommenced after ignoring instructions to rest for a week.''<br> | ||
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| + | '''- Project Pandora: Day 17'''<br> | ||
| + | ''Finally succeeded in evolving to Ultimate Battle Form.''<br> | ||
| + | ''I thought that the crushing pressure created from the added weight needed to maintain firepower without compromising mobility would not be physically possible to endure, but somehow it was done.''<br> | ||
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| + | '''- Project Pandora: Day 26'''<br> | ||
| + | ''I could not observe training for a period due to other duties. She came to me for the first time in a while with a special request.''<br> | ||
| + | ''What was that? To pour all my technology into creating the most indestructible thing possible?''<br> | ||
| + | ''It was obvious what she was aiming for. Probably thinking that destroying such a thing would mark the end of all training. Alright then, I shall give you what you want. Something you will only be able to destroy by using that weapon of yours.''<br> | ||
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| − | + | ''I was astounded. This time, my creation had been something on a different level from weapons with complicated machinery that needed to compromise durability in exchange for functionality.''<br> | |
| − | + | ''This contraption, which had been made solely for the purpose of enduring destruction, lay crumpled and unrecognizable, and she also was strewn at its side in a similar state.''<br> | |
| − | + | ''Her satisfied expression, showing even in her beaten-down state, almost elicited a smile from me, but I refrained.''<br> | |
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| − | + | ''“We have finally succeeded. But do not forget why this weapon is named Pandora. It’s not for just the meaning of the name itself. Of course, it could mean that also. Since disaster will come for its enemies.”''<br> | |
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| − | + | ''“But what must remain in the end… is hope. The moment hope is forgotten, you yourself shall succumb to this weapon. Do not forget that."''<br> | |
| − | + | ''I looked back toward what she had destroyed. Now… she had in her hands a weapon that must not miss its mark.''<br> | |
| − | + | ''Aiming a weapon of this caliber in an unintended direction would have unfathomable consequences.'' | |
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| − | + | The '''Storm Bringer''' must first reach level 100. | |
| − | + | *Complete the True Awakening 1 Quest line and obtain Ability Intensification. | |
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| − | === | + | ==Sex Differences== |
| − | + | *Lower cooldowns for most skills compared to [[Male Launcher]]s | |
| − | + | *All sub-weapons are held "lower" than the Male counterpart, changing the effective Y-axis range of weapons | |
| − | + | ** Ex: {{IconLink|M-3 Flamethrower}} can hit grounded targets (such as plants) but cannot hit air targets (such as Dorians) | |
| − | + | *{{IconLink|M-137 Gatling Gun}} has a higher shot density | |
| − | + | *{{IconLink|Steyr AMR}} has 3 consecutive explosions instead of 1 delayed explosion. | |
| − | + | *Possesses {{IconLink|FM-92 mk2 Lancer}} instead of {{IconLink|FM-92 Stinger}}, which functions the same, except it fires 8 shots instead of 4, covering a greater area with less launching power. | |
| − | + | **Also possesses {{IconLink|FM-92 mk2 Lancer SW}} instead of {{IconLink|FM-92 SW Stinger}}, which functions identically, except it fires 8 shots instead of 4. | |
| − | + | *Possesses different 2nd Awakening skills. | |
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| − | {| | + | {{ClassSkills2|Female Launcher}} |
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==Original Skills== | ==Original Skills== | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{ClassSkills2|Female Gunner}} |
| + | {{ClassSkills2|General}} | ||
==Media Content== | ==Media Content== | ||
| − | + | {{#ev:youtube|ld4SbKU78H8|400|right}}{{#ev:youtube|z2KgiXD24V0|400}} | |
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| − | == | + | ==Trivia== |
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| − | [[ | + | <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> |
| − | [[File:F launch.png| | + | === Subclass Inspiration=== |
| + | <div class="mw-collapsible-content"> | ||
| + | * Similar to her male counterpart, the Female Launcher's theme and motif also involves a long-distance bombing Commando who specializes in various [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artillery Heavy Weapon artillery], with noticeable differences and exclusive skills. | ||
| + | * The names '''Rylie Minogue''' and '''Erica Schumitz''' in the Female Launcher's lore are derived from two real-world actresses, Kylie Minogue and Erica Schmidt respectively. | ||
| + | * In ''DNF Duel'', she is the only playable character that does not appear in her First Awakening subclass attire, but instead looks to be a blend of the base Female Gunner design with some of [[Female Mechanic]]'s elements. | ||
| + | </div> | ||
| + | </div> | ||
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| + | <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | ||
| + | ===Titles=== | ||
| + | <div class="mw-collapsible-content"> | ||
| + | * The Global First Awakening '''Demolitionist''' is the act or process of wrecking or destroying, especially destruction by explosives. | ||
| + | * The Overseas '''Heavy Barrel''' might be a reference to the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8kseuqloic 1987 run and gun Arcade title]. | ||
| + | * Her Korean Second Awakening [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stormtroopers_(Imperial_Germany) '''Storm Trooper'''] comes from the real-world Imperial German specialist Soldiers, which would also inspire the ones featured within the Star Wars franchise. | ||
| + | * She happens to share her Global Second Awakening '''Storm Bringer''' with [[Swift Master]]'s Korean First Awakening. | ||
| + | </div> | ||
| + | </div> | ||
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| + | <div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"> | ||
| + | ===Skills=== | ||
| + | <div class="mw-collapsible-content"> | ||
| + | * {{IconLink|Ancient Trigger}}'s higher damage towards Dragons, originated as an Anti-Bakal weapon from [[The Machine Revolution]] period called ''Dragon Slayer''. | ||
| + | * Unlike her male counterpart, some of the Female Launcher's skills look to borrow from Greek Mythology. | ||
| + | ** {{IconLink|X-2 Helios}} - Named after the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helios Greek Sun God.] | ||
| + | ** {{IconLink|UHT-03 Phlegethon}} comes from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phlegethon Phlegethon] (Φλεγέθων), one of five rivers from the infernal regions of Hades being associated with fire. | ||
| + | ** {{IconLink|Pandora 01}} - Her 95 passive not only refers to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pandora's_box Pandora's Jar] in Greek Mythology, but it's based on [https://devilmaycry.fandom.com/wiki/Pandora Devil May Cry 4's] Devil Arm of the same name, due to its transformation ability. | ||
| + | </div> | ||
| + | </div> | ||
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| + | == Gallery == | ||
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| + | ===Artwork=== | ||
| + | <gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="150"> | ||
| + | File:F launch.png|alt="FLnch CutIn"|Launcher Skill Cut-In | ||
| + | File:Mermaid Star Female Launcher Skill Cut-In.png|Mermaid Star Launcher Skill Cut-In | ||
| + | File:FemaleLauncherPortrait.png|alt="F. Launcher"|Launcher | ||
| + | File:DNFD Female Launcher.png|alt="DNFD Female Launcher"|Female Launcher in DNF Duel | ||
| + | File:Storm Bringer.jpeg|alt="Storm Trooper"|Storm Bringer | ||
| + | File:Petite Storm Bringer Portrait.png|Petite Storm Bringer Portrait | ||
| + | File:Demolitionist Avatars.png|Demolitionist Avatars | ||
| + | File:Storm Bringer Avatars + Weapon.png|Storm Bringer Avatars + Weapon | ||
| + | File:Storm Bringer Bobblehead.png|Storm Bringer Bobblehead | ||
| + | File:Storm Trooper Phone Wallpaper.jpg|Storm Trooper Phone Wallpaper | ||
| + | File:Neo- Female Launcher Artwork.jpg|Original Neo: Female Launcher Artwork | ||
| + | File:Neo- Female Launcher Artwork Transparent.png|Original Neo: Female Launcher Transparent | ||
| + | File:Updated Neo- Female Launcher Artwork.jpg|Updated Neo:Female Launcher Artwork | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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| + | ===Animations=== | ||
| + | <gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="150"> | ||
| + | File:Female Launcher Motion Aura.gif|Launcher Motion Aura | ||
| + | File:StormTrooper Ani.gif|Storm Bringer Skill Cut-In | ||
| + | File:Petite Storm Bringer.gif|Petite Storm Bringer | ||
| + | File:Neo-FemaleLauncherCutIn.gif|Neo: Female Launcher Skill Animation | ||
| + | File:Neo-FemaleLauncherAwakening.gif|Neo: Female Launcher | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
{{NavClassesAndItems|open|closed|closed}} | {{NavClassesAndItems|open|closed|closed}} | ||
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[[Category:Characters]] | [[Category:Characters]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:25, 6 July 2024
| Female Launcher | ||
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| Alternate Names | Female Launcher Korean: 여런처 Japanese: ランチャー (Ranchā, lit. Launcher) Chinese: 女枪炮师 | |
| Base Job | Gunner | |
| Job NPC | Lady Kiri | |
| Specialized Weapon | Hand Cannon | |
| Class Information | Skill Type: Physical Damage Type: Percent Subclass Difficulty: 
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| Inflict Element? |  Fire Element Light Element
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| Inflict Status Effect? |  Shock (Status),  Burn (Status)
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| Awakening Demolitionist | ||
| Alternate Names | Heavy Barrel Korean: 헤비배럴 Japanese: ヘビーバレル (Hebī Bareru, lit. Heavy Barrel) Chinese: 重炮掌控 Heavy | |
| Second Awakening Storm Bringer | ||
| Alternate Names | Storm Trooper Korean: 스톰트루퍼 Chinese: 風暴騎兵 (lit. Storm Knight) | |
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| Neo: Awakening Neo: Launcher | ||
| Alternate Names | 진(眞) 여런처 | |
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| “ | Ah, so many beautiful bodies all gathered together. A beautiful sight, indeed. As if they were just there waiting for me...to blow them all away. Lock and load! |
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It is difficult for some women to be Launchers as it requires high stamina and endurance. Some claim that heavy firearms require a degree of physical stamina not found among females. The women of Empyrean prove them wrong. Intense training and sheer willpower have molded these women into brutal Launchers. While Female Launchers may not be able to carry heavy firearms as long as some of the men, they tend to be quicker on the draw.
Many female Launchers are members of the Empyrean Government Garrison, the Launcher-driven elite group organized after the Three Year War during which the Empyrean Government was invaded by the Kartel for the first time. Rylie Minogue, who's known for her quick draw, and Erica Schumitz who's capable of handling various heavy firearms, are among the Launchers of the Empyrean Government Garrison. A great many Empyrean women aspire to follow their footsteps, but actually becoming a Launcher involves real talent, endless effort, and systematic training.
- At level 50, the Launcher awakens as a Demolitionist then at level 75, the Demolitionist awakens as a Storm Bringer and at level 100, the Storm Bringer will awaken as a Neo: Launcher.
- Her subclass cosmetic effect is a large gun on her back.
- Her 2nd awakening cosmetic effect is a
Laser Rifle, replacing the original large gun on her back.
- His Neo Awakening cosmetic effect replaces the Launcher's Laser Rifle with an inactive
Pandora One.
Contents
Becoming a Launcher
The Gunner must first reach level 15.
- Complete the quest
Fighting to Protect the Forest
Fighting to Protect the Forest from the Grand Flores Epic Quest line.
Awakening as a Demolitionist
Have all of my efforts been in vain?
Will I really be able to save the Imperial Princess by crossing enemy lines like this?
I am starting to lose my confidence.
Sometimes the Heavy Firearm on my back feels entirely too heavy to carry.
How can I even think with such weakness!
I must continue to fight!
It doesn't matter if these firearms break into pieces... hell,
it doesn't matter if my body breaks into pieces.
If only I possessed a stronger destructive power...
Yes, a stronger weapon that could penetrate Middle Ocean and reach the Kartels!
The ground is shaking.
Is this a response to the desperate beat of my heart?
What is this? What is this great weapon before me?!
The blinding rays of destruction seem like they persist for eternity!
Yes... I've finally obtained it. My efforts were not in vain!
My heart rejoices with the reinforcement of this artifact.
Let's go to war!!
The Launcher must first reach level 50.
- Complete the quest Unending Foreboding from the North Myre Epic Quest line.
Alternatively, if the player skips Unending Foreboding:
The Launcher must first reach level 50.
- Talk to Kiri in Hendon Myre.
- Collect 1000
White Cube Fragments, 1000 
Red Cube Fragments, 100 
Superior Hardeners, and 100 
Superior Irons. - Defeat Agram the Witch in the Abandoned Mine on Master or harder mode.
- Collect 1
Formidable Essence from the Abandoned Mine on Master or harder mode. - Collect 60
Chaos Stone Debris and 120 
Seals of Emperor Helm.
Awakening as a Storm Bringer
| “ | What weapon shall I wield today? | ” |
“Alright, that settles this case. What’s next?”
The Empyrean Commander in Chief urged his Lieutenant as he turned his gaze from pile of document.
Among the virtues of highly valued soldiers in this endless war, ‘Speed’ is also included. Even with a talented lieutenant’s aid, there are many cases which require chief commander’s consideration, and in most of the cases, they are all urgent.
However, there are limits on the amount of tasks a man can handle. Besides, for the Commander in Chief who commands the front line, time is even more brief. There won’t be a report that isn't urgent, but a report that was handed to the old general with priority was the document of request from the Empyrean Defense Corps.
“It was sent from Zeldine. Let’s see, form a Mobile-Assault unit with Female Launchers, The training program is… You call this a training program, not a certain-death program?”
As he was dumbfounded at the attached documents, he tilted his head with curiosity on the request of permission to provide the new weapon, OR-DX, to this unit.
“They wouldn’t need my permission for just a weapon, do they?
What’s the big deal about this weapon that brought this request all the way from the Empyrean Capital?”
“OR-DX is weapon that was developed at the Optimus Factory, sir.”
The Commander flicked his finger as he understood what was going on.
“Aha. They are going to raze down everything.”
“Are you going to approve, sir?”
“Zeldine wouldn’t command the operation without reason, she would have requested it because she needed it. Besides, it’s an unit that survived this insane training. They deserve a reward of this magnitude to boost their morale.”
“As powerful as it is, it will certainly be fast on oppressing enemies, but it could increase friendly-fire cases and civilian casualties. This weapon is……”
It is lieutenant’s job to carry over his or her commander’s decisions, but it’s also important to provide advice from various angles before making a decision.
However, the Commander who usually listens carefully to his lieutenant, cut his subordinate’s words short as if he had no time for this case.
“I see what you are worried about, but the training they received tested their emotions and the ability to control their instincts. Besides, it’s not a time to waste such a powerful unit for just rear support. Go now and tell her that she has my approval.”
“Understood, sir.”
After his Lieutenant had left the barracks, Jackter Eagleeye, the Commander in Chief of the Empyrean Army, fiddled with his grayed beard as he was reading the next document.
“It’s boring to see such powerful unit to be just called as ‘the 1st, 2nd Mobile-Assault unit’. It would be good if they had a special name…… What kind of name would be good? The tenacious unit that rages like a storm……”
After a brief consideration, he smiled as he thought of the word he had just said.
“Storm. Let’s call them the Storm Troopers. It’s a little heavy name for ladies, but if they want such a dramatic entrance, then I'll have to go along with it. Can’t wait to see the raging storms approach here.”
The Demolitionist must first reach level 75.
- Talk to Siran in the City of Shonan.
- Collect 25
Seal of Empress Skardi. - Clear EX: Gold Dragon Tournament.
- Collect 40 Seal of Emperor Helm.
- Clear EX: Silver Dragon Tournament.
- Clear Tainted Time Gate.
Awakening as a Neo: Launcher
I was located in the corner of a listless crafts street, but for some reason I felt that today I would have a customer.
Also, the unbidden thought that peaceful days like these would soon be hard to come by passed through my head.
“Ugh, I feel like something bothersome is going to happen.”
I can still see him, standing before me as if it were yesterday, with a determined look on her face.
A schematic passed to me wordlessly… No, it more like a manual, and upon seeing it I thought, not if it could be actually made, but if it could be actually used. But of course, I did not mention such thoughts aloud.
She must have really hit a wall. Imagine, to see the wholly self-sufficient “Adventurer” coming here of her own accord for my help…
- Project Pandora: Initiated
The equipment was finished successfully. But it was only just the beginning.
Such was because the difficult aspect of this project had always been about its usage, not its creation.
It had completely demolished the training room which had been created with all sorts of precautions set in mind during its first activation,
Some of the fault in that may lie with me for not having gauged its power properly, but seeing her nearly delusional expression full of unease tells me that such may not have been the case.
- Project Pandora: Day 7
Her body finally collapsed, succumbing to the endless training it had pursued within the new training room as if she was being chased by something.
She said that her body, which had been tempered from battles with countless powerful foes, felt like a baby taking its first steps.
Such was an inevitable outcome based on the reckless training in an already deteriorated state. We might as well take this opportunity to rebuild the ruined training room.
- Project Pandora: Day 10
Training was recommenced after ignoring instructions to rest for a week.
- Project Pandora: Day 17
Finally succeeded in evolving to Ultimate Battle Form.
I thought that the crushing pressure created from the added weight needed to maintain firepower without compromising mobility would not be physically possible to endure, but somehow it was done.
- Project Pandora: Day 26
I could not observe training for a period due to other duties. She came to me for the first time in a while with a special request.
What was that? To pour all my technology into creating the most indestructible thing possible?
It was obvious what she was aiming for. Probably thinking that destroying such a thing would mark the end of all training. Alright then, I shall give you what you want. Something you will only be able to destroy by using that weapon of yours.
- Project Pandora: Terminated
I was astounded. This time, my creation had been something on a different level from weapons with complicated machinery that needed to compromise durability in exchange for functionality.
This contraption, which had been made solely for the purpose of enduring destruction, lay crumpled and unrecognizable, and she also was strewn at its side in a similar state.
Her satisfied expression, showing even in her beaten-down state, almost elicited a smile from me, but I refrained.
“We have finally succeeded. But do not forget why this weapon is named Pandora. It’s not for just the meaning of the name itself. Of course, it could mean that also. Since disaster will come for its enemies.”
She nodded.
“But what must remain in the end… is hope. The moment hope is forgotten, you yourself shall succumb to this weapon. Do not forget that."
I looked back toward what she had destroyed. Now… she had in her hands a weapon that must not miss its mark.
Aiming a weapon of this caliber in an unintended direction would have unfathomable consequences.
The Storm Bringer must first reach level 100.
- Complete the True Awakening 1 Quest line and obtain Ability Intensification.
Obtaining Ability Intensification
Upon completing 
Scroll of Enlightenment the following skills have decreased SP cost:
Overheat: reduced to 30SP
Alpha Support: reduced to 45SP
Operation Raids: SP reduced to 0 and auto learned like 
Ancient Trigger.
With 
Scroll of Enlightenment learns the skill 
Clues to Awakening and can reinforce either Ancient Trigger or Operation Raids.
Learns new skills:
- Complete the True Awakening 2 Quest line.
Sex Differences
- Lower cooldowns for most skills compared to Male Launchers
- All sub-weapons are held "lower" than the Male counterpart, changing the effective Y-axis range of weapons
- Ex:
M-3 Flamethrower can hit grounded targets (such as plants) but cannot hit air targets (such as Dorians)
- Ex:
M-137 Gatling Gun has a higher shot density
Steyr AMR has 3 consecutive explosions instead of 1 delayed explosion.- Possesses
FM-92 mk2 Lancer instead of 
FM-92 Stinger, which functions the same, except it fires 8 shots instead of 4, covering a greater area with less launching power.
- Also possesses
FM-92 mk2 Lancer SW instead of 
FM-92 SW Stinger, which functions identically, except it fires 8 shots instead of 4.
- Also possesses
- Possesses different 2nd Awakening skills.
New Skills
Female Launcher Skills
Active Skills |
Passive Skills |
Female Launcher TP Skills |
Female Launcher Awakening Skills |
Female Launcher 2nd Awakening Skills |
Female Launcher Neo: Awakening Skills |
Original Skills
Female Gunner Skills
Active Skills |
Passive Skills |
Female Gunner Albert Quest Skills |
Female Gunner TP Skills |
General Skills
Active Skills |
Passive Skills |
General TP Skills |
General Neo: Awakening Skills |
General Togglable Skills |
Media Content
Trivia
Subclass Inspiration
- Similar to her male counterpart, the Female Launcher's theme and motif also involves a long-distance bombing Commando who specializes in various Heavy Weapon artillery, with noticeable differences and exclusive skills.
- The names Rylie Minogue and Erica Schumitz in the Female Launcher's lore are derived from two real-world actresses, Kylie Minogue and Erica Schmidt respectively.
- In DNF Duel, she is the only playable character that does not appear in her First Awakening subclass attire, but instead looks to be a blend of the base Female Gunner design with some of Female Mechanic's elements.
Titles
- The Global First Awakening Demolitionist is the act or process of wrecking or destroying, especially destruction by explosives.
- The Overseas Heavy Barrel might be a reference to the 1987 run and gun Arcade title.
- Her Korean Second Awakening Storm Trooper comes from the real-world Imperial German specialist Soldiers, which would also inspire the ones featured within the Star Wars franchise.
- She happens to share her Global Second Awakening Storm Bringer with Swift Master's Korean First Awakening.
Skills
- Ancient Trigger's higher damage towards Dragons, originated as an Anti-Bakal weapon from The Machine Revolution period called Dragon Slayer.
- Unlike her male counterpart, some of the Female Launcher's skills look to borrow from Greek Mythology.
X-2 Helios - Named after the Greek Sun God.
UHT-03 Phlegethon comes from Phlegethon (Φλεγέθων), one of five rivers from the infernal regions of Hades being associated with fire.- Pandora 01 - Her 95 passive not only refers to Pandora's Jar in Greek Mythology, but it's based on Devil May Cry 4's Devil Arm of the same name, due to its transformation ability.
Gallery
Artwork
Launcher Skill Cut-In
Mermaid Star Launcher Skill Cut-In
Launcher
Female Launcher in DNF Duel
Storm Bringer
Petite Storm Bringer Portrait
Demolitionist Avatars
Storm Bringer Avatars + Weapon
Storm Bringer Bobblehead
Storm Trooper Phone Wallpaper
Original Neo: Female Launcher Artwork
Original Neo: Female Launcher Transparent
Updated Neo:Female Launcher Artwork
Animations
Launcher Motion Aura
Storm Bringer Skill Cut-In
Petite Storm Bringer
Neo: Female Launcher Skill Animation
Neo: Female Launcher
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