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{{Quote|[[Terran Dominion|Dominion]]'s compound, interesting. [[Scientist]]s desired to pacify the Swarm, inadvertently created potent toxin. Deadly to any non-[[zerg]] entity. Noxious strain bonded permanently to toxins. Emits as poisonous vapor. Capable of channeling toxins and releasing in controlled blasts through vents in carapace.|[[Abathur]]|Heart of the Swarm}}
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[[File:Noxious SC2-HotS Story1.jpg|thumb|The noxious|250px]]
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The '''noxious''' is a variant strain of the [[ultralisk]].
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==Overview==
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{{Quote|Toxic compound released, great potential. Bonding to [[ultralisk]] sequences. Noxious strain: releases poisonous explosion. Damages enemies in target area.|Abathur|Ultralisk Evolution}}
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A toxic compound was bonded within the genetic sequence of the noxious. This toxin was deadly to any non-[[zerg]] entity, and could be emitted as a poisonous vapor. The noxious was also capable of channeling this toxin and releasing it as a controlled blast through vents in its carapace.<ref name="SC2:HotS_UltraliskEvolution">[[Blizzard Entertainment]]. ''[[StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm]]''. ([[Activision Blizzard]]). PC. Mission: ''[[Heart of the Swarm]]'', [[Ultralisk Evolution]] (in [[English]]). 2013-03-12.</ref><ref name="SC2-HotS_StoryEvolutionUnits">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm]]''. (Activision Blizzard). PC. [[Evolution pit]] units (in English). 2013.</ref>
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===History===
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{{PlotBranchBrack|lvl=1|desc=[[Sarah Kerrigan]] attacks [[Metis (facility)|Metis]]}}
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[[File:Noxious SC2-HotS Game2.jpg|thumb|The first noxious strains]]
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During the [[Battle of Korhal (Planetfall)|Battle of Korhal]], [[Abathur]] created the noxious strain in the [[Terran Dominion]]'s [[Metis (facility)|Metis]] xeno research facility. When [[Sarah Kerrigan]] telepathically took control of several captive [[Ultralisk (StarCraft II)|ultralisk]]s and freed them, a pair of canisters containing toxic gas broke open. The toxins, being non-lethal to the zerg, bonded with the ultralisks. Abathur used the toxins to create the noxious strain.<ref name="SC2:HotS_UltraliskEvolution"/>
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[[File:3. Hydralisk Noxious.jpg|thumb|A noxious-strain [[hydralisk]]]]
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In [[2506]], the noxious was/remained in use by Kerrigan's Swarm.<ref name="SC2:LotV:WoO_DarkWhispers">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void]]''. (Activision Blizzard). PC. Mission: [[Whispers of Oblivion]], [[Dark Whispers]] (in English). 2015-07-15.</ref> After the [[End War]], essence of the noxious strain was applied to [[hydralisk]]s, increasing the abilities and changing their appearance.<ref>[[Blizzard Entertainment]]. ''[[StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void]]''. Collections Tab: Skins. July 19, 2017</ref>
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The noxious strain exchanges the reincarnation ability and staying power of the [[torrasque]] strain, for increased offensive potential. Its Noxious and Toxic Cloud abilities enhance its splash damage potential dramatically, allowing it to kill large numbers of enemy units faster than ever. Combined with the Monarch Blades mutation and it becomes an absolutely monstrous damage dealer to large squads of enemy units.
The '''noxious''' is a variant strain of the [[ultralisk]] that appears in ''[[Heart of the Swarm]]''. It becomes available along with the [[torrasque]] after completing ''[[Planetfall]]''.
 
   
==Overview==
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===Abilities===
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{{SC2Noxious}}
 
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During the [[Battle of Korhal (Planetfall)|Battle of Korhal]], [[Abathur]] discovered the noxious strain in a [[Dominion]] xeno research facility. The Dominion scientists inadvertently created a potent toxin which was deadly to any non-zerg entity. The toxin was released when a few ultralisks managed to escape captivity in the facility. However the ultralisk managed to bond with the toxin thus forming the noxious. The noxious is able to release toxin vapors in a controlled manner through the vents in its carapace.<ref name="SC2:HotS_UltraliskEvolution">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm]].'' (Activision Blizzard). PC. Mission: [[Heart of the Swarm]], [[Ultralisk Evolution]] (in English). 2013-03-12.</ref>
 
 
==Game Unit==
 
The noxious is able to emit Noxious Clouds that deals 5 damage per second to nearby enemy ground units. Its Toxic Blast ability deals 20 damage to enemy ground units and structures. Toxic Blast has a 10 second cooldown.<ref name="SC2:HotS_UltraliskEvolution"/>
 
   
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===Development===
The noxious strain is better at damage output than the [[torrasque]] strain, and deals damage to all units around it constantly. Its blast is not affected by armor, so multiple noxious can take out many units easily, whether armored or not.
 
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In earlier versions of the game, "noxious" was a separate upgrade for the ultralisk, explained to be a result of mutating an acidic compound in the ultralisk's lungs that is exhaled when it breathes, damaging enemies around it. The option for noxious ultralisks was initially ultralisks with the ability to burrow charge. Textures remain in the editor for a version that has glowing orange instead of glowing green detail.<ref name="HotSEditor">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm]] [[Galaxy Map Editor|Map Editor]].'' (Activision Blizzard) (in English). March 12, 2013</ref>
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Revision as of 21:57, 24 June 2020

"Dominion's compound, interesting. Scientists desired to pacify the Swarm, inadvertently created potent toxin. Deadly to any non-zerg entity. Noxious strain bonded permanently to toxins. Emits as poisonous vapor. Capable of channeling toxins and releasing in controlled blasts through vents in carapace."
Noxious SC2-HotS Story1

The noxious

The noxious is a variant strain of the ultralisk.

Overview

"Toxic compound released, great potential. Bonding to ultralisk sequences. Noxious strain: releases poisonous explosion. Damages enemies in target area."

- Abathur(src)

A toxic compound was bonded within the genetic sequence of the noxious. This toxin was deadly to any non-zerg entity, and could be emitted as a poisonous vapor. The noxious was also capable of channeling this toxin and releasing it as a controlled blast through vents in its carapace.[1][2]

History

Plot branch : Sarah Kerrigan attacks Metis
Noxious SC2-HotS Game2

The first noxious strains

During the Battle of Korhal, Abathur created the noxious strain in the Terran Dominion's Metis xeno research facility. When Sarah Kerrigan telepathically took control of several captive ultralisks and freed them, a pair of canisters containing toxic gas broke open. The toxins, being non-lethal to the zerg, bonded with the ultralisks. Abathur used the toxins to create the noxious strain.[1]

Plot branch ends here
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A noxious-strain hydralisk

In 2506, the noxious was/remained in use by Kerrigan's Swarm.[3] After the End War, essence of the noxious strain was applied to hydralisks, increasing the abilities and changing their appearance.[4]

Game Unit

The noxious strain exchanges the reincarnation ability and staying power of the torrasque strain, for increased offensive potential. Its Noxious and Toxic Cloud abilities enhance its splash damage potential dramatically, allowing it to kill large numbers of enemy units faster than ever. Combined with the Monarch Blades mutation and it becomes an absolutely monstrous damage dealer to large squads of enemy units.

Abilities

SC2Noxious
Noxious

Enemy ground units near the user periodically take 5 damage.

Usage
Passive
Range 2
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SC2ToxicCloud
Toxic Cloud

Release a burst of toxins around the noxious ultralisk to deal 20 damage to nearby enemies. Does no damage to structures. Can be set to autocast.

Usage
Hotkey W
Range 1.5
Cooldown 10 seconds
ve

Development

In earlier versions of the game, "noxious" was a separate upgrade for the ultralisk, explained to be a result of mutating an acidic compound in the ultralisk's lungs that is exhaled when it breathes, damaging enemies around it. The option for noxious ultralisks was initially ultralisks with the ability to burrow charge. Textures remain in the editor for a version that has glowing orange instead of glowing green detail.[5]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm. (Activision Blizzard). PC. Mission: Heart of the Swarm, Ultralisk Evolution (in English). 2013-03-12.
  2. Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm. (Activision Blizzard). PC. Evolution pit units (in English). 2013.
  3. Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void. (Activision Blizzard). PC. Mission: Whispers of Oblivion, Dark Whispers (in English). 2015-07-15.
  4. Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void. Collections Tab: Skins. July 19, 2017
  5. Blizzard Entertainment. StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm Map Editor. (Activision Blizzard) (in English). March 12, 2013