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[[File:Arc pylon render.png|right|225px|An arc pylon.]]
'''Arc pylons''' are a lethal defense technology utilized by the [[City Watch]] in ''[[Dishonored]]''. They work similarly to [[Wall of Light|walls of light]], but are effective at a distance, disintegrating anyone within range that they have not been configured to recognize. Both [[Corvo Attano]] and [[Daud]] can reconfigure arc pylons using a [[Rewire Tool|rewire tool]], causing the security system to ignore them and turn against the [[City Watch|Watch]] instead. Arc pylons are powered by [[Whale Oil|whale oil]], meaning these weapons can be disabled if Corvo pulls the [[whale]] [[Whale Oil Tank|oil tank]] out of the power module.
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'''Arc pylons''' are a lethal defense [[:Category:Technology|technology]] utilized by various authorities around the [[Empire of the Isles]]. They work similarly to [[Wall of Light|walls of light]], but are effective at a distance, disintegrating any living thing within range that they have not been configured to recognize. Any protagonist can reconfigure arc pylons using a [[Rewire Tool|rewire tool]], causing the security system to ignore them and turn against their enemies. Arc pylons are powered by [[Whale Oil|whale oil]], meaning they can be disabled if the [[Whale Oil Tank|whale oil tank]] is removed.
   
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==History==
The arc pylons are the brainchild of [[Anton Sokolov]]. In cooperation with Sokolov, [[Piero Joplin]] perfected his own version of the device, which can be used at a much greater range to kill or incapacitate enemies, though at the expense of using a lot more whale oil. This can be used to great effect during the mission [[The Loyalists]] to eliminate all of the [[City Watch Guards|guards]] in the mission area while remaining undetected, making the mission much easier to complete.
 
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Officially known as the "Sokolov Radial Interdiction Device",<ref>[[Loudspeaker/Announcements#A Stay of Execution for Lizzy|''"The Sokolov Radial interdiction Device - or Arc Pylon - is for use only by personnel trained in proper imprinting procedure."'']]</ref> arc pylons were invented by [[Anton Sokolov]] in [[Timeline#1830|1833]] for the [[City Watch]].<ref>[[:File:Artbook2.jpg|Timeline]] in ''[[Dishonored: The Dunwall Archives]]''</ref> In cooperation with Sokolov, [[Piero Joplin]] perfected his own version of the device, which can be used at a much greater range and without line of sight to kill or incapacitate enemies, though at the expense of using a lot more [[Whales|whale]] oil. In 1852, arc pylons in [[Karnaca]] were a newer model created by [[Jindosh Clockworks]], though they function the same as those encountered in ''[[Dishonored]]''. They were also much less common, with [[Kirin Jindosh]] believing that the electric discharge ability of his [[Clockwork Soldiers]] is more effective.
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
*It is possible to completely avoid the bolt of energy released by the arc pylon if the power module can be reached quickly enough and the whale oil tank removed, as it takes a moment for the weapon to discharge its energy.
 
*It is possible to completely avoid the bolt of energy released by the arc pylon if the power module can be reached quickly enough and the whale oil tank removed, as it takes a moment for the weapon to discharge its energy.
 
*If a recognized person is between the arc pylon and its target, the arc pylon will fire anyway, killing the recognized person instead of its intended target. It will promptly recharge and fire again afterwards.
*The arc pylon is officially known as the "Sokolov Radial Interdiction Device".<ref>[[Loudspeaker/Announcements#A Stay of Execution for Lizzy]]</ref>
 
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*Despite Jindosh's claims, arc pylons are more powerful than the electric discharge of Clockwork Soldiers, instantly vaporizing targets instead of merely inflicting considerable damage.
*If an enemy is between Corvo or Daud and an arc pylon, the arc pylon will hit and kill the enemy instead of its intended target. It will promptly recharge and fire again afterwards.
 
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*Jindosh says he keeps the arc pylon in the [[Clockwork Mansion]] for nostalgia.
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*Arc pylons have a limited number of charges, consuming whale oil each time. When they run out, they will power down. They can, however, be reactivated if supplied with a new tank.
   
 
==Audio==
 
==Audio==
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|Arc pylon zap
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|<span style="line-height:20px;">[[File:Arc pylon fire.ogg]]</span>
 
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|Arc pylon recharging
| style="text-align: center;"|<span style="line-height:20px;">[[File:Arc pylon buildup.ogg]]</span>
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|<span style="line-height:20px;">[[File:Arc pylon buildup.ogg]]</span>
 
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|Arc pylon engaging
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|<span style="line-height:20px;">[[File:Arc pylon engage.ogg]]</span>
 
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|Arc pylon disengaging
| style="text-align: center;"|<span style="line-height:20px;">[[File:Arc pylon disengage.ogg]]</span>
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|<span style="line-height:20px;">[[File:Arc pylon disengage.ogg]]</span>
 
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|Arc pylon static
| style="text-align: center;"|<span style="line-height:20px;">[[File:Arc pylon static.ogg]]</span>
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|<span style="line-height:20px;">[[File:Arc pylon static.ogg]]</span>
 
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==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
   
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Arc pylon concept art.jpg|Arc pylon concept art.
 
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==References==
 
==References==
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[[it:Arco Pilone]]
 
 
[[ru:Разрядный столб]]
 
[[ru:Разрядный столб]]
 
[[pl:Pylon elektryczny]]
 
[[pl:Pylon elektryczny]]
 
[[it:Arco Pilone]]
 
[[zh:弧光塔]]
 
[[zh:弧光塔]]
 
[[Category:Technology]]
 
[[Category:Technology]]

Revision as of 00:56, 6 October 2019

An arc pylon.

Arc pylons are a lethal defense technology utilized by various authorities around the Empire of the Isles. They work similarly to walls of light, but are effective at a distance, disintegrating any living thing within range that they have not been configured to recognize. Any protagonist can reconfigure arc pylons using a rewire tool, causing the security system to ignore them and turn against their enemies. Arc pylons are powered by whale oil, meaning they can be disabled if the whale oil tank is removed.

History

Officially known as the "Sokolov Radial Interdiction Device",[1] arc pylons were invented by Anton Sokolov in 1833 for the City Watch.[2] In cooperation with Sokolov, Piero Joplin perfected his own version of the device, which can be used at a much greater range and without line of sight to kill or incapacitate enemies, though at the expense of using a lot more whale oil. In 1852, arc pylons in Karnaca were a newer model created by Jindosh Clockworks, though they function the same as those encountered in Dishonored. They were also much less common, with Kirin Jindosh believing that the electric discharge ability of his Clockwork Soldiers is more effective.

Trivia

  • It is possible to completely avoid the bolt of energy released by the arc pylon if the power module can be reached quickly enough and the whale oil tank removed, as it takes a moment for the weapon to discharge its energy.
  • If a recognized person is between the arc pylon and its target, the arc pylon will fire anyway, killing the recognized person instead of its intended target. It will promptly recharge and fire again afterwards.
  • Despite Jindosh's claims, arc pylons are more powerful than the electric discharge of Clockwork Soldiers, instantly vaporizing targets instead of merely inflicting considerable damage.
  • Jindosh says he keeps the arc pylon in the Clockwork Mansion for nostalgia.
  • Arc pylons have a limited number of charges, consuming whale oil each time. When they run out, they will power down. They can, however, be reactivated if supplied with a new tank.

Audio

Description Sound effect
Arc pylon zap
Arc pylon recharging
Arc pylon engaging
Arc pylon disengaging
Arc pylon static

Gallery

References