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| − | The '''52-QDMM spider mine''' is a type of [[terran]] self-propelled, area-denial ordnance.<ref name |
+ | The '''52-QDMM spider mine''' is a type of [[terran]] self-propelled, area-denial ordnance.<ref name="SC:FManual">Barba, Rick. ''[[StarCraft Field Manual]]'' (hardcover). Insight Editions, November 17, 2015.</ref> |
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| − | A spider mine burrows into the ground when deployed. When a target enters the range of its motion sensors, it digs itself out and moves above ground to the target and detonates.<ref name="SC1Man">Underwood, Peter, Bill Roper, Chris Metzen and Jeffrey Vaughn. ''StarCraft (Manual)''. Irvine, Calif.: Blizzard Entertainment, 1998.</ref> |
+ | A spider mine burrows into the ground when deployed. When a target enters the range of its motion sensors, it digs itself out and moves above ground to the target and detonates.<ref name="SC1Man">Underwood, Peter, Bill Roper, Chris Metzen and Jeffrey Vaughn. ''{{StarCraft (Manual)}}''. Irvine, Calif.: Blizzard Entertainment, 1998.</ref> Groups of mines can share sensor data making it difficult to traverse a spider mine field undetected.<ref name="SC:ShadXel">Mesta, Gabriel (July 1, 2001). ''[[StarCraft: Shadow of the Xel'Naga]]''. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 0-671-04149-5.</ref> Terran infantry traditionally distrust the mine's [[wikipedia:Identification friend or foe|IFF]].<ref name="SC2-WoL_StoryArmoryUnits">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty]]''. (Activision Blizzard). PC. Armory units (in English). 2010.</ref> |
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| − | Spider mines were developed on [[Earth]], and are one of the few technologies to survive the [[Long Sleep]].<ref name="SC2-WoL_StoryArmoryUnits"/> Mines were deployed during the [[Guild Wars]].<ref name="SC:IMengsk">McNeill, Graham (December 30, 2008). ''[[StarCraft: I, Mengsk]] |
+ | Spider mines were developed on [[Earth]], and are one of the few technologies to survive the [[Long Sleep]].<ref name="SC2-WoL_StoryArmoryUnits"/> Mines were deployed during the [[Guild Wars]].<ref name="SC:IMengsk">McNeill, Graham (December 30, 2008). ''[[StarCraft: I, Mengsk]]''. Simon & Schuster (Pocket Star). ISBN 978-1-4165-5083-9.</ref> One of the most proficient users was [[Victor Kachinsky]], who became a [[Kel-Morian]] war hero as a result.<ref name="Cast">Blizzard Entertainment staff. 2010-11-12. [http://eu.battle.net/sc2/en/game/hero/milo-kachinsky Cast of Characters: Milo Kachinsky]. ''Blizzard Entertainment''. Accessed 2010-11-13.</ref> Equipping [[vulture]]s with spider mines became more popular in the late 2490's, especially on border worlds.<ref name="SC1Man"/> |
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The 52-QDMM spider mine was in service by the [[Second Great War]]. These mines have occasionally been seen engaging in scuffles with one another.<ref name="SC2-WoL_StoryArmoryUnits"/> |
The 52-QDMM spider mine was in service by the [[Second Great War]]. These mines have occasionally been seen engaging in scuffles with one another.<ref name="SC2-WoL_StoryArmoryUnits"/> |
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| − | In [[2499]], [[Jaunt Pictures]] published the [[ |
+ | In [[2499]], [[Jaunt Pictures]] published the [[holo]]movie, ''[[Spider Mines IV: Death from Below]]'', about sentient mines that turned against their creators. It was the last in the series.<ref name="SC2-WoL_StoryArmoryUnits"/> |
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[[File:SpiderMine Ghost Game1.png|thumb|A spider mine in ''StarCraft: Ghost'']] |
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| − | In early builds of ''[[StarCraft: Ghost]]'', [[Nova]] was able to deploy spider mines, allowing her to ambush enemies. |
+ | In early builds of ''[[StarCraft: Ghost]]'', [[Nova]] was able to deploy spider mines, allowing her to ambush enemies.<ref name="GhostVideoes">2014-18-12, [https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fs35i63vrnwwaef/AADSKpFZGsFWKoQdAChJdkVYa?dl=0 StarCraft: Ghost Demo Build]. ''Dropbox.com'', accessed on 2020-02-16.</ref> It could be detonated on command or burrowed to behave as a proximity mine.<ref name="yt-spidermine">2023-05-16, [https://youtu.be/yYTHXC5ALrE Spider Mine Demonstration]. ''Youtube.com'', accessed on 2023-05-16.</ref> |
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Spider mines are an ability for the vulture in the ''[[StarCraft II]]'' campaign. |
Spider mines are an ability for the vulture in the ''[[StarCraft II]]'' campaign. |
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====Nova Covert Ops==== |
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+ | In ''[[Nova Covert Ops]]'', spider mines may be deployed by {{Link|siege tank|SC2}}s, [[raven]]s and [[reaper]]s. For tanks and reapers, mines have a set number of uses per deployed unit and cannot be regenerated, unlike some of their other campaign or co-op counterparts. |
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The [[mutator]] "Minesweeper" scatters spider mines throughout that map that deal 250 damage. |
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+ | The Raven and its predecessors ([[Nomad]] and {{Link|Guardian|terran}}) could deploy spider mines. |
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| − | Spider mines were removed as of April 2009.<ref name="GhostApril2009"><font color="blue">There have been some changes to the Ghost since the last time everyone has seen it. The Ghost currently does 10 base damage and an additional 10 damage to light armored units as its normal attack with 6 range. The Ghost's snipe ability now does 60 damage, ignoring armor for 75 energy. It also has an EMP ability, in addition to it's cloak ability, which does 100 damage to shields and drains all energy of spell casters in that area of effect. The Ghost also no longer sees spellcasters in the fog of war.<br /><br />Many of these changes help make the Ghost a better support unit, used for strategic abilities and harassment of specialty units on the field. On top of all that, firing a nuke every now and then is pretty nice too since it does do 200 damage and an additional 300 damage towards all buildings.<br /><br />With the targeting drone currently removed from the Nighthawk, we'll have to wait to see if another unit takes it up as an ability.</font> Karune. 2009-03-08. [http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=16137617788&sid=3000 Karune: Questions about the ghost]. ''Battle.net StarCraft II General Discussion Forum |
+ | Spider mines were removed as of April 2009.<ref name="GhostApril2009"><font color="blue">There have been some changes to the Ghost since the last time everyone has seen it. The Ghost currently does 10 base damage and an additional 10 damage to light armored units as its normal attack with 6 range. The Ghost's snipe ability now does 60 damage, ignoring armor for 75 energy. It also has an EMP ability, in addition to it's cloak ability, which does 100 damage to shields and drains all energy of spell casters in that area of effect. The Ghost also no longer sees spellcasters in the fog of war.<br /><br />Many of these changes help make the Ghost a better support unit, used for strategic abilities and harassment of specialty units on the field. On top of all that, firing a nuke every now and then is pretty nice too since it does do 200 damage and an additional 300 damage towards all buildings.<br /><br />With the targeting drone currently removed from the Nighthawk, we'll have to wait to see if another unit takes it up as an ability.</font> Karune. 2009-03-08. [http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=16137617788&sid=3000 Karune: Questions about the ghost]. ''Battle.net StarCraft II General Discussion Forum''. Accessed 2009-04-08.</ref> They were not implemented in multiplayer due to its buffing of {{Link|siege tank|SC2}} lines.<ref>2012-06-15, [http://sclegacy.com/news/23-sc2/1159-david-kim-interview-mlg-anaheim-2012 David Kim Interview - MLG Anaheim 2012]. ''StarCraft Legacy'', accessed on 2012-07-19.</ref> |
| − | For ''[[Heart of the Swarm]]'', [[ |
+ | For ''[[Heart of the Swarm]]'', [[Blizzard]] considered giving the [[thor]] an aerial spider mine ability, in order to allow it to better defend [[mineral]] clusters.<ref name="Developer Update">Dustin Browder. 2012-04-11. [http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/blog/4833874/Developer_Update_Heart_of_the_Swarm_Multiplayer-4_11_2012#blog Developer Update: Heart of the Swarm Multiplayer - Starcraft II]. ''Battle.net'', accessed on 2012-04-11.</ref> This concept did not make it into the game.<ref name="HotSRetail">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm]]''. (Activision Blizzard) (in English). March 12, 2013.</ref> |
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| − | Spider mines appear in ''[[Heroes of the Storm]]'' as an ability used by [[Alabama Kowalski|Sergeant Hammer]].<ref name="HeroesoftheStorm">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[Heroes of the Storm]]'' (Blizzard Entertainment) (in English). June 2, 2015</ref> |
+ | Spider mines appear in ''[[Heroes of the Storm]]'' as an ability used by [[Alabama Kowalski|Sergeant Hammer]].<ref name="HeroesoftheStorm">Blizzard Entertainment. ''[[Heroes of the Storm]]'' (Blizzard Entertainment) (in English). June 2, 2015.</ref> |
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| − | *Spider mines appear as enemies in the [[ |
+ | *Spider mines appear as enemies in the [[Blizzard]] legacy game ''{{Link2|wikipedia:|Blackthorne}}''. |
| + | *According to [[Bob Fitch]], the design of the spider mine was inspired by the spider-like robots from the 1984 film ''{{Link2|wikipedia:|Runaway| (1984 American film)}}''.<ref>2021-09-15, [https://twitter.com/BlizzardFitch/status/1438197322781913090 Bob Fitch Twitter]. ''Twitter.com'', accessed on 2021-09-15.</ref> |
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| − | *Spider mines make a high-pitched squeaking when triggered. This, coupled with their burrowed nature, is reminiscent of the titular killer robots from '' |
+ | *Spider mines make a high-pitched squeaking when triggered. This, coupled with their burrowed nature, is reminiscent of the titular killer robots from ''{{Link2|wikipedia:|Screamers| (1995 film)}}''. |
*Spider mines lose the structure tag when unburrowed. |
*Spider mines lose the structure tag when unburrowed. |
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*Although they are structures, they are not affected by the building armor upgrade. |
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Spider mines
The 52-QDMM spider mine is a type of terran self-propelled, area-denial ordnance.[1]
Overview[]
A spider mine during the Great War
Technical Details[]
A spider mine burrows into the ground when deployed. When a target enters the range of its motion sensors, it digs itself out and moves above ground to the target and detonates.[2] Groups of mines can share sensor data making it difficult to traverse a spider mine field undetected.[3] Terran infantry traditionally distrust the mine's IFF.[4]
History[]
Spider mines were developed on Earth, and are one of the few technologies to survive the Long Sleep.[4] Mines were deployed during the Guild Wars.[5] One of the most proficient users was Victor Kachinsky, who became a Kel-Morian war hero as a result.[6] Equipping vultures with spider mines became more popular in the late 2490's, especially on border worlds.[2]
Current spider mine design
The 52-QDMM spider mine was in service by the Second Great War. These mines have occasionally been seen engaging in scuffles with one another.[4]
Culture[]
In 2499, Jaunt Pictures published the holomovie, Spider Mines IV: Death from Below, about sentient mines that turned against their creators. It was the last in the series.[4]
Game Unit[]
StarCraft[]
Spider Mine
Gives each vulture three spider mines. Vultures cannot replenish their supply of mines once expended. New mines may only be created with new vultures.
Mines burrow where deployed and are not player-controllable. Each mine causes 125 damage and has 20 hit points. Mines do not benefit from any upgrades. Air and hovering ground units do not activate mines. Mines can sense and attack nearby cloaked ground units such as ghosts or dark templar even without the aid of a detector. They will not, however, reveal cloaked enemy units. It is possible for ranged units to pick out the mines before being hit.
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StarCraft: Ghost[]
A spider mine in StarCraft: Ghost
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In early builds of StarCraft: Ghost, Nova was able to deploy spider mines, allowing her to ambush enemies.[7] It could be detonated on command or burrowed to behave as a proximity mine.[8]
StarCraft II[]
Spider mines are an ability for the vulture in the StarCraft II campaign.
Deploy Spider Mines
Spider Mines pursue enemy units that come in range, and detonate for heavy area damage. Buried Spider Mines can only be seen by enemy Detectors.
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Wings of Liberty[]
Enhances spider mine trigger and blast radius by 33%.
This mine was developed by the Kel-Morian Combine during its siege of New Austin. The increased trigger, pursuit, and blast radiuses were critical to terrorizing the civilian population and protecting supply depots from looters.[9]
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Replenishable Magazine
Vultures can replenish their spider mine. Mines cost 15 minerals each and build one at a time. The ability can be set to autocast.
Enlightened Dynamics have developed a microfabricator that lets vultures create new mines out in the field. This microfabricator uses a small number of mineral crystals each time a mine is created, but this minor hassle is a welcome change from the old system of "three and done."
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In Nova Covert Ops, spider mines may be deployed by siege tanks, ravens and reapers. For tanks and reapers, mines have a set number of uses per deployed unit and cannot be regenerated, unlike some of their other campaign or co-op counterparts.
Deploy Spider Mine
The reaper can deploy a spider mine at target location. Reapers can carry up to three mines.
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The siege tank can deploy a trio of spider mine at target location in a spread pattern.
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Creates three spider mines at designated point.
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Jim Raynor can deploy spider mines from his vultures in Co-op Missions. Nova Terra can get them as an upgrade for her heavy siege tanks. Unlike in the campaign, these spider mines deal 125 damage.
The mutator "Minesweeper" scatters spider mines throughout that map that deal 250 damage.
- Raynor Upgrades and Abilities
Deploy Spider Mines
Spider Mines pursue enemy units that come in range, and detonate for heavy area damage. Buried Spider Mines can only be seen by enemy Detectors.
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Replenishable Magazine
Allows vultures to construct new spider mines. Vultures cannot hold more than three mines at a time. Can be set to autocast.
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Cerberus Mine
Increases the detonation and trigger radius of spider mines by 33%.
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Deploys three spider mines near the siege tank.
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The Raven and its predecessors (Nomad and Guardian) could deploy spider mines.
Spider Mine
The Raven's spider mines function much like their equivalent in StarCraft I, but they are unlimited in quantity. Each mine does 50 damage plus an additional 50 damage against armored units. They are effective against massed tier 1 units, such as zerglings or zealots.[10]
Spider mines were removed as of April 2009.[11] They were not implemented in multiplayer due to its buffing of siege tank lines.[12]
For Heart of the Swarm, Blizzard considered giving the thor an aerial spider mine ability, in order to allow it to better defend mineral clusters.[13] This concept did not make it into the game.[14]
Heroes of the Storm[]
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The following section contains information from Heroes of the Storm and is not canon to StarCraft continuity
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Spider mines appear in Heroes of the Storm as an ability used by Sergeant Hammer.[15]
Trivia[]
- Spider mines appear as enemies in the Blizzard legacy game Blackthorne.
- According to Bob Fitch, the design of the spider mine was inspired by the spider-like robots from the 1984 film Runaway.[16]
- Spider mines make a high-pitched squeaking when triggered. This, coupled with their burrowed nature, is reminiscent of the titular killer robots from Screamers.
- Spider mines lose the structure tag when unburrowed.
- Although they are structures, they are not affected by the building armor upgrade.
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