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+ | |theme = foehn |
|image = Foequetz.png |
|image = Foequetz.png |
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+ | |icon = Qutzicon.png |
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|faction = {{Icon|Foehn}} [[Foehn Revolt]] |
|faction = {{Icon|Foehn}} [[Foehn Revolt]] |
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|role = Siege |
|role = Siege |
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| − | |eliteability = |
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|useguns = Drones marking targets for an orbital strike |
|useguns = Drones marking targets for an orbital strike |
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|tier = 3 |
|tier = 3 |
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|hp = |
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* 500 (Quetzal) |
* 500 (Quetzal) |
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* 180 (drones) |
* 180 (drones) |
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| − | |energy = |
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| − | |timedlife = |
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|armortype = |
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* Medium Aircraft (Quetzal) |
* Medium Aircraft (Quetzal) |
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* Light Aircraft (drones) |
* Light Aircraft (drones) |
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+ | |speed = |
| + | * 18 (Quetzal, flying) |
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| − | |amphibious = |
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| − | |techlvl = |
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+ | |turn = 6 |
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+ | |sight = 12 |
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| + | * $2300 (Quetzal) |
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| + | * {{UnbuildableCost|$50}} (drones) |
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|produced = [[Foehn War Factory]] |
|produced = [[Foehn War Factory]] |
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* {{Icon|Coronia}} [[Cloud Piercer Expansion]] |
* {{Icon|Coronia}} [[Cloud Piercer Expansion]] |
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* {{Icon|Bastion}} [[Nanofiber Loom Expansion]] |
* {{Icon|Bastion}} [[Nanofiber Loom Expansion]] |
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| − | |squadsize = |
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|groundattack = |
|groundattack = |
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| + | * {{DummyAttack}} (Quetzal) |
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| − | |airattack = |
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| + | * 200-60 (orbital strikes) |
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+ | |range = |
| + | * 12, minimum 0.5 (Quetzal) |
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| − | |landspeed = |
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+ | * 1 (drones) |
| + | |veteranbonus = +40% hit points |
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+ | |elitebonus = |
| + | * +40% firepower |
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| − | |range = 14 |
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| + | * +25% speed |
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* Self-repair |
* Self-repair |
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| − | * Invisible on radar |
+ | * Invisible on enemy radar |
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+ | * Affected by {{Icon|Coronia}} [[Quetzal Shield]] |
| + | * Gains 75% of the experience earned by the Quetzal drones |
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| − | * Cannot gain veterancy |
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| + | * The Quetzal drones take 40 frames (2.7 seconds) to reload once it returns to the Quetzal |
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| + | * Destroyed Quetzal drones are automatically replaced after 250 frames (16.7 in-game seconds) |
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| + | * Causes {{Tooltip|30-15|100% vs. all infantry armor types and Drone; 85% vs. (Big) Light Structure and ((Very) Big) Defensive Structure; 70% vs. Light; 55% vs. (Big) Heavy Structure; 35% vs. Medium/Harvester and Heavy}} damage in a radius of 2 around where the Quetzal crashes when shot down |
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| + | |artist = *Bu7loos (voxel) |
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| + | *Nooze (cameo) |
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| + | |actor = [https://www.kimckenzie.com/ Ki "ComradeCrimson" McKenzie] |
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| − | + | The '''Quetzal''' is a drone carrier aircraft used by [[Foehn Revolt|Foehn]], which carries several drones that marks enemy targets for a powerful orbital strike. |
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| − | ==Description== |
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| + | ==Official description== |
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| − | A drone control airship, the Quetzal carries three eye-shaped drones under its main body, continuously assessing the battlefield for threats; this grants the Quetzal far better line of sight that exceeds most other vehicles and aircraft. Additionally, the drones also help to mask the Quetzal’s radar profile. |
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| + | ''The Quetzal is a drone control airship, there is no simpler way to explain what it is. Underneath its body, three eye-shaped drones will continuously scan the area nearby for enemy threats, giving the Quetzal quite an impressive line of sight that exceeds most of the vehicles or aircraft currently in service. Additionally, these drones will conceal the Quetzal's presence on enemy radars.'' |
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| + | ''The real purpose of the Quetzal's drone however, is target marking. The airship can send its drones at great ranges to scout and mark the spot where an orbital strike will be performed. These attacks, especially effective against enemy structures, involve hybrid bombs, which are released at high velocity and explode violently upon impact. The drones can be destroyed with anti-aircraft weapons, however the Quetzal will replace them shortly after the currently used set is no longer functional.''<ref>[http://mentalomega.com/index.php?page=foehn_units#quetz Foehn Units page on the official Mental Omega website]</ref> |
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| − | The real purpose of the drones, however, is marking targets for orbital strikes. The drones can be deployed from the Quetzal over considerable distances, keeping the drone ship away from harm. Once a drone has designated a target, hybrid bombs launched from space will descend at extreme velocities before impacting the target and detonating with great force. Drones can be shot down by anti-aircraft weapons, but as long as the Quetzal remains operational, it can replace destroyed drones and continue raining orbital death with impunity. |
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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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| + | Quetzal is Foehn's Tier 3 siege aircraft. It is known for being the anti-structure aircraft with the greatest range, making it a grand substitute for terrestrial siege units. Each Quetzal is armed with a beacon drone that is easily replaced. The released drone can mark its target for an orbital strike. Once the drone marks it, the orbital strike can't be prevented. A single orbital strike can damage buildings quite effectively. Groups of Quetzals can flatten bases quickly. These drones also divert the attention of anti-aircraft defenses away from Quetzals, therefore allowing them to safely siege defenses from a distance most of the time. Left unattended, a squadron of Quetzals can flatten bases quickly. |
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| + | Quetzals use stealth based technology similar to the Allied Barracuda, making them invisible on enemy radar. With their stealth, Quetzals are capable of leading surprise attacks even if the opponent is sharp in using the minimap. In addition, [[Wings of Coronia]] has the ability to temporarily boost all Quetzals' armor by using [[Quetzal Shield]], which makes them much tougher to bring down, encouraging Coronian commanders to send their Quetzals to bombard important structures that are heavily defended. |
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| + | However, Quetzals are not without weaknesses. If the drone failed to mark its target, the attack will never happen. If the drone gets destroyed, it would take some time to get a replacement. Alert enemy commanders will manually order their anti-air defenses to fire at the Quetzal itself instead of its drones, reducing the Quetzal's effectiveness against human opponents. Bombardments also have a delay, making them ineffective against fast, mobile units. Last but not least, they are expensive to build as well (its price is second only to the [[Kirov Airship]]). |
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==Assessment== |
==Assessment== |
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| − | ===Pros=== |
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* Very effective against structures. |
* Very effective against structures. |
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* Flying drone ship can safely siege base defenses except anti-aircraft defenses. |
* Flying drone ship can safely siege base defenses except anti-aircraft defenses. |
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* After a target is successfully marked, the consequent orbital strike is impossible to stop. |
* After a target is successfully marked, the consequent orbital strike is impossible to stop. |
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* Can self-repair. |
* Can self-repair. |
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| − | * [[Wings of Coronia|Coronian]] |
+ | * [[Wings of Coronia|Coronian]] Quetzals can receive armor boost using [[Quetzal Shield]]. |
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| − | === Cons === |
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* Slow-moving. |
* Slow-moving. |
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* Cannot attack air units. |
* Cannot attack air units. |
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* Vulnerable to anti-air fire. |
* Vulnerable to anti-air fire. |
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* Very expensive. |
* Very expensive. |
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| + | }} |
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| − | ==Quotes== |
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| − | The Quetzal is voiced by Kii "ComradeCrimson" McKenzie. |
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| − | === When selected === |
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| − | * ''I am the morning star.'' |
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| − | * ''Our drones are ready.'' |
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| − | * ''We can kill from anywhere.'' |
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| − | * ''The feathered serpent is ready.'' |
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| − | * ''Graciously, I come unto earth.'' |
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| − | === When ordered to move === |
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| − | * ''Transcendent boundaries.'' |
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| − | * ''Between earth and sky.'' |
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| − | * ''Change is in the air.'' |
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| − | * ''As you command.'' |
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| − | * ''On course.'' |
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| − | * ''Affirmative.'' |
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| − | === When ordered to attack === |
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| − | * ''We'll sweep them away!'' |
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| − | * ''Marked for destruction!'' |
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| − | * ''With urgency.'' |
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| − | * ''Releasing the drones.'' |
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| − | * ''They're within our range.'' |
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| − | * ''They will be sorry!'' |
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| − | === When shot down === |
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| − | * ''This is not over!'' |
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| − | * ''You can not end me!'' |
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| − | * ''I shall return!'' |
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| − | ==Gallery== |
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| − | <gallery widths="209"> |
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| − | QuetzalFirstReveal.png|When the Quetzal was first teased in the Foehn Reveal Trailer, its drones were notably absent, and its orbital strikes were more chaotic in nature. |
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| − | </gallery> |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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+ | * The Quetzal's name and some of its quotes draw references to the Nahua feathered serpent god [[wikipedia:Quetzalcoatl|Quetzalcoatl]], who is also known as the god of the morning star. |
| + | ** The Quetzal's internal name is also called Quetzalcoatl. |
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| − | ** In fact, some of its quotes draw references to Quetzalcoatl, who is also known as the god of the morning star. |
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| − | * The Quetzal bears resemblances to the [ |
+ | * The Quetzal bears resemblances to the [https://cnc.gamepedia.com/Hammerhead_(Tiberian_Twilight) Hammerhead] in ''[https://cnc.gamepedia.com/Command_&_Conquer_4:_Tiberian_Twilight Tiberian Twilight]''. |
| + | * According to unused quotes (see [[Quetzal/Quotes|Quotes]]), the Quetzal originally had an ability to drop mines. |
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| − | * The Quetzal's sound when locking onto a target is actually a higher pitched version of the GDI [ |
+ | * The Quetzal's sound when locking onto a target is actually a higher pitched version of the GDI [https://cnc.gamepedia.com/Orbital_strike Orbital Strike] support power when the latter's target is selected from ''[https://cnc.gamepedia.com/Command_&_Conquer_3:_Tiberium_Wars Tiberium Wars]''. |
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| + | == External links == |
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| + | * [https://youtu.be/-4Z5EcYnUHs?t=25s Official showcase of the Quetzal prior to official release of version 3.3, along with other units] |
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| + | == References == |
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| + | {{Reflist}} |
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{{FoehnArsenal}} |
{{FoehnArsenal}} |
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| + | [[zh:风神翼龙]] |
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[[Category:Aircraft]] |
[[Category:Aircraft]] |
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[[Category:Foehn Revolt]] |
[[Category:Foehn Revolt]] |
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| + | [[Category:Artillery]] |
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| + | [[Category:Self Healing]] |
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Revision as of 23:23, 12 February 2020
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The Quetzal is a drone carrier aircraft used by Foehn, which carries several drones that marks enemy targets for a powerful orbital strike.
Official description
The Quetzal is a drone control airship, there is no simpler way to explain what it is. Underneath its body, three eye-shaped drones will continuously scan the area nearby for enemy threats, giving the Quetzal quite an impressive line of sight that exceeds most of the vehicles or aircraft currently in service. Additionally, these drones will conceal the Quetzal's presence on enemy radars.
The real purpose of the Quetzal's drone however, is target marking. The airship can send its drones at great ranges to scout and mark the spot where an orbital strike will be performed. These attacks, especially effective against enemy structures, involve hybrid bombs, which are released at high velocity and explode violently upon impact. The drones can be destroyed with anti-aircraft weapons, however the Quetzal will replace them shortly after the currently used set is no longer functional.[1]
Overview
Quetzal is Foehn's Tier 3 siege aircraft. It is known for being the anti-structure aircraft with the greatest range, making it a grand substitute for terrestrial siege units. Each Quetzal is armed with a beacon drone that is easily replaced. The released drone can mark its target for an orbital strike. Once the drone marks it, the orbital strike can't be prevented. A single orbital strike can damage buildings quite effectively. Groups of Quetzals can flatten bases quickly. These drones also divert the attention of anti-aircraft defenses away from Quetzals, therefore allowing them to safely siege defenses from a distance most of the time. Left unattended, a squadron of Quetzals can flatten bases quickly.
Quetzals use stealth based technology similar to the Allied Barracuda, making them invisible on enemy radar. With their stealth, Quetzals are capable of leading surprise attacks even if the opponent is sharp in using the minimap. In addition, Wings of Coronia has the ability to temporarily boost all Quetzals' armor by using Quetzal Shield, which makes them much tougher to bring down, encouraging Coronian commanders to send their Quetzals to bombard important structures that are heavily defended.
However, Quetzals are not without weaknesses. If the drone failed to mark its target, the attack will never happen. If the drone gets destroyed, it would take some time to get a replacement. Alert enemy commanders will manually order their anti-air defenses to fire at the Quetzal itself instead of its drones, reducing the Quetzal's effectiveness against human opponents. Bombardments also have a delay, making them ineffective against fast, mobile units. Last but not least, they are expensive to build as well (its price is second only to the Kirov Airship).
Assessment
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Trivia
- The Quetzal's name and some of its quotes draw references to the Nahua feathered serpent god Quetzalcoatl, who is also known as the god of the morning star.
- The Quetzal's internal name is also called Quetzalcoatl.
- The Quetzal bears resemblances to the Hammerhead in Tiberian Twilight.
- According to unused quotes (see Quotes), the Quetzal originally had an ability to drop mines.
- The Quetzal's sound when locking onto a target is actually a higher pitched version of the GDI Orbital Strike support power when the latter's target is selected from Tiberium Wars.
