Reaper

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{{Quote|Hell, [[Jim Raynor|cowboy]], we gotta train more of these guys, they're seriously bad ass!|Chief Engineer [[Rory Swann]]|The Devil's Playground}}
[[File:Reaper SC2 Art2.jpg|thumb|A reaper]]
The '''reaper''' is a [[terran]] jet-pack equipped infantry unit introduced in ''[[StarCraft II]]''.<ref name="SCIIBeta">[[Blizzard Entertainment]]. ''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty]]''. ([[Activision Blizzard]]) (in [[English]]). July 27, 2010</ref>

==Overview==
{{Quote|Fear the Reaper man.|A reaper|StarCraft II}}
[[File:Reaper SC2 Art1.jpg|thumb|A reaper escapes from a swarm of [[zergling]]s]]
Operating in squads,<ref name = "ReaperScience">2014-08-24, [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/unit/reaper#science Reaper Science]. ''Blizzard Entertainment'', accessed on 2014-09-10</ref> reapers specialize in hit-and-run, close-quarters combat.<ref name="SC2Reaper">[http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/unit/reaper Reaper]. ''Blizzard Entertainment''. Accessed 2014-08-29.</ref> Classified as foundational units for terran forces,<ref>2014-09-25, [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/blog/16081849/the-science-corner-the-threat-continues-9-25-2014 The Science Corner –The Threat Continues]. ''Blizzard Entertainment'', accessed on 2014-09-27</ref> they are more mobile than [[marine]]s as their jet packs allow them to surmount obstacles independently.<ref name="SC2Reaper" /> Originally these jet packs (alternatively referred to as "jump packs") were capable of full flight. Crashes and fatalities were common among new "recruits" as the unwieldy booster proved difficult to control. The hardware was also known to randomly explode due to poor distribution of fuel lines and air intakes, leading to a complete overhaul. Prototypes of a flightless, twin-turbine jump pack surfaced soon after—which gave reapers enough mobility to carry out their missions and return to base in one piece.<ref name="ReaperScience" /> However, by [[2511]] Dominion reapers were once again given fully flight capable jetpacks, as more advanced suit designs and better training routines prevented many of these crashes.<ref name = "SC:Evolution">Zahn, Timothy (November 8, 2016). ''[[StarCraft: Evolution]].'' Del Rey Books. ISBN 0425284735.</ref>

Reapers are clad in self-contained body suits<ref name="SC2Reaper" /> and wear polarized [[plasteel]] [[flight goggles]].<ref name="ReaperScience" /> They are armed with either dual [[P-38 pistol|P-38]]<ref name="SCIIBeta" /> or [[P-45 pistol]]s. Many reapers also use [[Deuterium-eight charge|Deuterium-eight demolition charges]] despite the [[Dominion Armed Forces]]' efforts to curtail their usage. [[Combat drugs]] can be administered to reapers within the field.<ref name="ReaperScience" />

===Dominion Reapers===
{{Quote|If [[marine]]s were the best of the best, reapers were the worst of the worst.|[[Foster Cray]]|StarCraft: Evolution}}
{{Main|Dominion Reaper Corps}}
[[File:Reaper SC2 Cncpt1.jpg|thumb|A group of reapers]]
Dominion reapers consisted of individuals that are resistant to [[neural resocialization]]&mdash;pirates, petty 
crooks, murderers, the occasional political dissident,<ref name="SC:Icehouse">O'Reilly, Michael and Brooks, Robert. "[[Icehouse (short story)|Icehouse]]." (March 14, 2013). Blizzard Entertainment. [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/lore/short-stories/icehouse/1 StarCraft Lore: Icehouse] Accessed 2013-03-14.</ref> and marine recruits that remain unmanageable after being subjected to resoc. These resistant recruits tended to be among the most hardened of criminals, and were sent instead to the "[[Icehouse]]" in the [[Torus system]] to be inducted into the [[Dominion Reaper Corps]]. Reaper recruits were chemically altered to make them even more aggressive before being subjected to brutal training in close-quarters combat and the use of their jet packs.<ref name="SC2Reaper" />

Reapers were obligated to serve two years before being discharged. In the first five years the Reaper Corps failed to have a single recruit complete more than six months of service.<ref name="SC2Reaper" /><ref name="SC:FrntLn_V4_Reaper">Gerrold, David (w), Ruben de Vela (p), Dan Borgonos (i). "[[StarCraft: Frontline: Fear the Reaper|Fear the Reaper]]." In ''[[StarCraft: Frontline: Volume 4]]'' (paperback binding), pp. 28-71. [[Tokyopop]], October 1, 2009. ISBN 978-1427-81698-6.</ref> However, some reapers were allowed to leave the program for reasons such as injury.<ref name="SC:FrntLn_V4_Reaper" />

[[File:2. Reaper Special Forces.jpg|thumb|left|A Dominion Special Forces reaper]]
Upon coming to the throne, [[Valerian Mengsk]] re-organized the Reaper Corps, giving its members better, more humane training.<ref name ="SC:Evolution">Zahn, Timothy (November 8, 2016). ''[[StarCraft: Evolution]]''. [[Del Rey Books]]. ISBN 0425284735.</ref> He did away with the requirement to use [[combat drugs|dangerous stimulants]], and focused recruiting on finding candidates who were naturally unpredictable. Reapers could also be found among private militias within the Dominion, such as the [[Knights of Tyrador]].<ref name="Collections">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void]].'' Collections Tab: Skins. October 17, 2016</ref>

===Other Reapers===
[[File:Reaper SC2-LotV Art1.jpg|thumb|A mercenary reaper]]
Other terran factions that utilize Reapers include [[Raynor's Raiders]],<ref>2014-08-28, [http://us.battle.net//sc2/en/blog/15542008 Fight for Your Freedom, Fight for Your Future]. ''Blizzard Entertainment'', accessed on 2014-08-29</ref> [[Tosh's Goons]],<ref name = "WoL_DevilPlayground">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty]]''. (Activision Blizzard). PC. Mission: ''[[Wings of Liberty]]'', [[The Devil's Playground]] (in English). 2010-07-27.</ref> [[Moebius Corps]],<ref name="LotVRetail">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void]]''. (Activision Blizzard) (in English). November 10, 2015</ref> the [[Defenders of Man]],<ref name="NCO_Escape">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II]]''. (Activision Blizzard). PC. Mission: ''[[Nova Covert Ops]]'', [[The Escape]] (in English). 2016-03-29.</ref> [[Mira's Marauders]],<ref name="MiraHornerPreview">2017-11-03, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9hN7__bbSY&t Co-op Commander Preview: Han and Horner]. ''YouTube'', accessed on 2017-11-05</ref> the [[Umojan Protectorate]] (which have their own [[Umojan Reaper Corps|Reaper Corps]])<ref name="Collections" /> and renegade units.<ref name="SC2Reaper" /> Mira's Marauders make use of a particularly large number of reapers, who modify their armor with scrap metals, and are particularly famous for their armor's distinctive metal mohawks.<ref name = "Collections">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void]]''. Collections Tab: Skins. October 17, 2016</ref>

==Game Unit==
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Reapers can leap up and down ledges (only one tier, however) without the need of a spotter or [[medivac dropship]]. This ability makes reapers ideal for scouting and hit-and-run attacks. They cannot leap over obstacles or Force Fields, however.

The reaper's low damage attack ignores the specially hardened shields of the [[protoss]] [[immortal]] and cannot hit air units.

It does bonus damage against light units. It is strong against [[zealot]]s, [[zergling]]s, and [[workers]] with a little maneuvering,.<ref name="MaraudReap"><font color="blue"> Reapers are actually one of the best units against any light units in the game. They kill Zerglings, workers, and even Zealots pretty well with a little maneuvering. Their mines also decimate stationary defenses, as well as tech buildings. They are no doubt one of the best raiders in the game right now.<br><br>Marauders on the other hand are probably better mixed, unless you are going up against an all armored ground force. Marauders work well against both Protoss and Zerg. Early game, as mentioned above, they are great for slowing Zealots while Marines do the damage. Against Zerg, they are better suited against those pesky armored Roaches with the fast regen. </font> [[Karune]]. 2008-10-21. [http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=11296487139&postId=112955213058#112955213058 Reapers and Marauders]. ''Battle.net StarCraft II General Discussion Forum.'' Accessed 2008-10-21.</ref>

Reapers may enter [[bunker]]s.

[[Dustin Browder]] believed the reaper was over-nerfed in the development of ''[[Wings of Liberty]]'' and intended to correct that in ''[[Heart of the Swarm]]''.<ref name = "ReaperBuff">[[Dustin Browder]], Owen Hill. 2011-03-04. [http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/03/04/browder-hints-at-heart-of-the-swarm-updates-emphasises-importance-of-e-sports/ Browder hints at Starcraft 2: Heart of the Swarm updates. Emphasises importance of e-sports]. ''PC Gamer''. Accessed 2011-03-05.</ref> Blizzard believed the reaper was only strong in a short period of gameplay.<ref>[[David Kim]]. 2011-12-15. [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/blog/4135187/Q__A_With_David_Kim-12_15_2011#blog Q & A With David Kim]. ''Blizzard Entertainment.'' Accessed 2012-01-26.</ref>

In early game raids, reapers work well in trios. A trio of shots can take out a [[drone]] in a single round of firing for instance.<ref>2012-06-09, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-tNFR0HEDs&feature=related StarCraft II - Heart of the Swarm Alpha - Battle Report 2 - Terran vs Zerg]. ''YouTube'', accessed on 2012-06-21</ref>

The reaper is not quite as fast as the [[hellion]], but can often get to certain areas faster due to its cliff-jumping capability. Reapers do more targeted damage to light-armored units such as [[workers]] but hellions can injure several simultaneously and with the Infernal Pre-Lighter upgrade are capable of dealing greater amounts of damage. However, reapers attack more than twice as fast as hellions do. They have different armor qualities as well, which can factor into the decision as to which raider to use.<ref name="ReaperVsHellion"><font color="blue"> The Hellion is faster than the Reaper side by side, but the cliff traversing talent often gets the Reaper to the place you want to go faster.<br><br>In raiding, it really depends. Hellions will be able to hit several workers at the same time, but Reapers have much more direct damage. Choosing what to use may also depend on what you are up against. Hellions are armored, whereas Reapers are light armor. Both are very useful for raiding and used in conjunction effectively could easily mean GG quite early, bleeding the enemy economy and tech.</font> Karune. 2008-09-26. [http://www.battle.net/forums/thread.aspx?fn=sc2-general&t=1776805&p=1&#post1776805 Karune, Is Hellion Faster than the Reaper?] ''Battle.net StarCraft II General Discussion Forum''. Accessed 2008-09-26.</ref>

===Versus===
In ''[[Legacy of the Void]]'', reapers gained a [[grenade]] ability. Here, the reaper launches a grenade that deals damage and knockback.<ref>2015-04-27, [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/blog/18792769/legacy-of-the-void-beta-balance-update-preview-april-27-4-27-2015 Legacy of the Void Beta: Balance Update Preview - April 27]. ''Blizzard Entertainment'', accessed on 2015-04-28</ref>

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===Wings of Liberty===
Reapers are unlocked by playing the mission "[[The Devil's Playground]]," available after [[Gabriel Tosh]] gave some of them to [[Raynor's Raiders]].<ref name="WoL_DevilPlayground" />

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===Co-op Missions===
Reapers can be built by [[Mira Han and Matt Horner (Co-op Missions)|Mira Han]] in [[Co-op Missions]]. They can be upgraded to engage air units by flying upwards with their jetpacks.<ref name="MiraHornerPreview" />

[[Tychus Findlay (Co-op Missions)|Tychus]] has access to [[Crooked Sam]], an outlaw hero reaper with high single target damage.

====Upgrades and Abilities====
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{{CoopJetPackOverdrive}}
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===Nova Covert Ops===
In ''[[Nova Covert Ops]]'', reapers can equip one of various provided upgrades and abilities for each mission.

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===Development===
''Main article: [[Reaper/Development]]''

===Quotations===
:''See: [[StarCraft II unit quotations#Reaper|StarCraft II Reaper Quotations]]''

==Known Reapers==
[[File:Reaper SC2 Head2.jpg|thumb|A reaper]]
*Colonel [[Nero]]
*Lieutenant [[Dennis Halkman]]
*Sergeant [[Stilson Blumquist]]
*[[Boff]]
*[[Crooked Sam]]
*[[Kern]]
*[[Samuel Lords]]
*[[Polek]]
*[[Pfaff]]
*[[Rock]]

===Washouts===
[[File:Reaper SC2 Cncpt3.jpg|thumb|A reaper]]
These reapers "washed out" during training:

*[[Gabriel Staton|Gabriel Feltz]]
*[[Henisall]]
*[[Dennis Staton]]

===Specialists===
*[[Death Head]]
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==Trivia==
[[File:ReaperShirt Real1.jpg|thumb|"Little Reapers" T-shirt design]]
*The term "reaper" likely refers to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_%28personification%29 Grim Reaper], a personification of death in various cultures. On top of occasionally being called "reaper men," individual reapers have referred to themselves as "the Grim Reaper."

*[http://overwatch.gamepedia.com/Reaper Reaper] is a playable hero in [[Blizzard Entertainment]]'s ''Overwatch'' setting. Like reapers, he dual-wields firearms, wears a mask, and is highly mobile but fragile.

*An official "Little Reapers" t-shirt (a play on the pizza business [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Caesars Little Caesars]") was created by Jinx.com.<ref>2019-08-06, [https://www.jinx.com/shop/coll/starcraft/#starcraft_2_little_reapers_womens_tee StarCraft 2 Little Reapers]. ''Jinx.com'', accessed on 2019-08-06</ref>

==Images==
;Skins
<gallery>
File:Reaper Nova CO.jpg|[[Covert Ops Crew|Covert Ops]] reaper
File:2. Reaper Special Forces.jpg|[[Dominion Special Forces]] reaper
File:3. Reaper Mira's Marauders.jpg|[[Mira's Marauders]] reaper
4. Reaper Umojan.jpg|[[Umojan]] reaper
5. Reaper Tyrador.jpg|[[Knights of Tyrador|Tyrador]] reaper
</gallery>

;Portraits
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File:BlackOpsreaper LotV Head1.jpg|[[Covert Ops Crew|Covert Ops]]/[[Dominion Special Forces]] reaper portrait
File:Reaper SC2-LotV Portrait3.jpg|[[Mira's Marauders]] reaper portrait
File:Reaper SC2-LotV Portrait4.jpg|[[Umojan]] reaper portrait
TyradorReaperPortrait SC2SkinImage.JPG|[[Knights of Tyrador|Tyrador]] reaper portrait
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