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The '''Clocktower''' is the tallest structure in [[Dunwall]] save for [[Dunwall Tower]] itself,<ref name="DCM p. 26">''[[Dishonored: The Corroded Man]]'', p. 26</ref> and a recognizable landmark in the city. It is the setting of the end of the first issue of ''[[Dishonored: The Peeress and the Price]]''.
The '''Clocktower''' of [[Dunwall]] stands out significantly among the city's many old and crumbling buildings in the [[Estate District]]. It has a large metal lattice-style of architecture, which likely holds in the clocktower's mechanisms, and it can be seen from almost anywhere in Dunwall due to its elevated position.
 
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==Description==
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The Clocktower is situated on the northern edge of the [[Estate District]],<ref name="DCM p. 46">''[[Dishonored: The Corroded Man]]'', p. 46</ref> and stands out significantly among the estates of the city's [[Aristocrats|nobility]]. The tower itself consists of a carved stone base upon which is mounted a large metal lattice-style of architecture holding the clock's mechanisms. The clock itself has four faces facing each directions and chimes every hour.<ref name="DCM p. 26"/> It can be seen from almost anywhere in Dunwall due to its elevated position.
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In 1852, the Clocktower was blown up in a terrorist attack by the [[Rat Gang]], using explosives and [[Bone Charms|Bonecharms]] in an attempt to take out [[Corvo Attano|the Lord Protector]] and [[Emily Kaldwin|the Empress]].<ref>''[[Dishonored: The Peeress and the Price]]''</ref>
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*The Clocktower is based on London's Elizabeth Tower, often referred to as [[Wikipedia:Big Ben|Big Ben]].
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*The Clocktower is as iconic to Dunwall the Elizabeth Tower, often referred to as [[Wikipedia:Big Ben|Big Ben]] is to [[Wikipedia:London|London]].
 
*Despite its iconic appearance, the Clocktower is never directly visited in any game, though it was originally intended to be part of a mission at the Gristol Parliament cut from ''[[Dishonored]]''.<ref>[http://sneakybastards.net/ Sneaky Bastards: The Stealth Gaming Magazine - Issue #1]</ref>
*Given its unusual metal design it is likely that the clocktower was constructed some time after the beginning of Dunwall's period of industrialization.
 
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**This would place the parliament near the Clocktower, just as Big Ben is part of the [[Wikipedia:Palace of Westminster|Palace of Westminster]], housing the [[Wikipedia:Parliament of the United Kingdom|Parliament of the United Kingdom]].
*During [[Corvo Attano|Corvo's]] time in the Estate District, the clocktower rings four times at regular intervals.
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*During [[Corvo Attano|Corvo Attano's]] time in the Estate District, the clocktower rings four times at regular intervals.
*The Clocktower's bell sound is identical to the bell sound in Team Fortress 2 used for halloween maps.
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*The Clocktower's bell sound is a stock sound. It can be heard in the game''Team Fortress 2'' for Halloween maps.
 
*The Clocktower can be fully seen in [[the Void]] during the introduction of ''[[The Knife of Dunwall]]'', [[None Like Her]].
 
*The Clocktower can be fully seen in [[the Void]] during the introduction of ''[[The Knife of Dunwall]]'', [[None Like Her]].
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*On the 8th Day, [[Calendar|Month of Darkness]], [[Timeline#1850|1851]], roughly after the second hour in the morning,<ref name="DCM p. 26"/> Empress [[Emily Kaldwin]] climbed the Clocktower for the view it gave her of the surrounding city.<ref name="DCM p. 46"/>
*Despite its iconic appearance, the Clocktower is never directly visited, though it was originally intended to be part of a Parliament mission that was cut from the final game.<ref>[http://sneakybastards.net/ Sneaky Bastards: The Stealth Gaming Magazine - Issue #1]</ref>
 
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*A Clocktower miniature can be found in the [[silvergraph]] studio inside [[Stilton Manor]].
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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<gallery position="center" captionalign="center">
 
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<div class="scrollbox">
clocktower concept.png|Concept art of the clocktower.
 
 
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center">
concept art clocktower.jpg|Concept art.
 
 
Clocktower concept.png|Concept art of the Clocktower.
 
Concept art clocktower.jpg|Concept art.
 
The Clocktower seen from a City Watch wall.jpg|The Clocktower.
 
The Clocktower seen from a City Watch wall.jpg|The Clocktower.
clock01.png|The Clocktower seen from the Estate District.
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Clock01.png|The Clocktower seen from the Estate District.
 
Near The Clocktower.jpg|Close-up of the Clocktower.
 
Near The Clocktower.jpg|Close-up of the Clocktower.
 
Clocktower by b33n.jpeg|Another view of the Clocktower.
 
Clocktower by b33n.jpeg|Another view of the Clocktower.
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Clocktower Miniature.png|Clocktower miniature.
clock02.png|The clock face.
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Clock02.png|The clock face.
 
Clocktower void.jpg|The full model of the Clocktower seen in the Void.
 
Clocktower void.jpg|The full model of the Clocktower seen in the Void.
clockgc.png|The Clocktower, as seen from the Golden Cat.
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Clockgc.png|The Clocktower, as seen from the Golden Cat.
 
Dunwall in Dishonored 2.png|The Clocktower in the ''Dishonored 2'' gameplay trailer.
 
Dunwall in Dishonored 2.png|The Clocktower in the ''Dishonored 2'' gameplay trailer.
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View of the clocktower near the Boyle Mansion..png|View of the Clocktower near the Boyle Mansion.
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Dunwall Dis 2 Promo.jpg|Dunwall in ''Dishonored 2'', overshadowed by the Clocktower.
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Clocktowerdishonored2.jpg|The Clocktower, seen in ''Dishonored 2''.
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Clocktowerdishonored2front.jpg|The Clocktower's front.
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TPatP Clocktower 01.png|The Clocktower's as seen in the comics.
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TPatP Clocktower 02.png|The Clocktower laden with explosives and bonecharms.
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TPatP Clocktower 03.png|The Clocktower is blown up.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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</div>
   
==References==
 
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[[Category:Technology]]
 
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Revision as of 04:04, 31 January 2019

Dunwall Clock Tower

The Clocktower in Dunwall.

The Clocktower is the tallest structure in Dunwall save for Dunwall Tower itself,[1] and a recognizable landmark in the city. It is the setting of the end of the first issue of Dishonored: The Peeress and the Price.

Description

The Clocktower is situated on the northern edge of the Estate District,[2] and stands out significantly among the estates of the city's nobility. The tower itself consists of a carved stone base upon which is mounted a large metal lattice-style of architecture holding the clock's mechanisms. The clock itself has four faces facing each directions and chimes every hour.[1] It can be seen from almost anywhere in Dunwall due to its elevated position.

In 1852, the Clocktower was blown up in a terrorist attack by the Rat Gang, using explosives and Bonecharms in an attempt to take out the Lord Protector and the Empress.[3]

Trivia

  • The Clocktower is as iconic to Dunwall the Elizabeth Tower, often referred to as Big Ben is to London.
  • Despite its iconic appearance, the Clocktower is never directly visited in any game, though it was originally intended to be part of a mission at the Gristol Parliament cut from Dishonored.[4]
  • During Corvo Attano's time in the Estate District, the clocktower rings four times at regular intervals.
  • The Clocktower's bell sound is a stock sound. It can be heard in the gameTeam Fortress 2 for Halloween maps.
  • The Clocktower can be fully seen in the Void during the introduction of The Knife of Dunwall, None Like Her.
  • On the 8th Day, Month of Darkness, 1851, roughly after the second hour in the morning,[1] Empress Emily Kaldwin climbed the Clocktower for the view it gave her of the surrounding city.[2]
  • A Clocktower miniature can be found in the silvergraph studio inside Stilton Manor.

Gallery


References