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|caption =The Markalite Cannon in The Mysterians | |caption =The Markalite Cannon in The Mysterians | ||
|stat1 =200 meters<ref name="TSEMCWorks">{{cite book|title=[[Toho Special Effects Movie Complete Works]]|date=28 September [[ | |stat1 =200 meters<ref name="TSEMCWorks">{{cite book|title=[[Toho Special Effects Movie Complete Works]]|date=28 September 2012|publisher=[[villagebooks]]|page=26|isbn=4-864-91013-8}}</ref>|1=Diameter | ||
|targets =[[Mysterian Dome]] | |targets =[[Mysterian Dome]] | ||
|launched =[[Markalite GYRO]]s | |launched =[[Markalite GYRO]]s | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===[[Showa era | ===[[Showa era]]=== | ||
====''[[The Mysterians]]''==== | ====''[[The Mysterians]]''==== | ||
After the first [[Moguera]] deployed by the [[ | After the first [[Moguera]] deployed by the [[Mysterian]]s was destroyed, the [[Earth Defense Force]] took advantage of what little time they had to begin developing and mass producing the Markalite Cannons, which were to be carried in giant rockets called [[Markalite GYRO]]s. The climactic battle finally arrived, and the Markalite Cannons were deployed near the [[Mysterian Dome]]. At first, the weapons appeared to be useless, failing to break through the Dome's reflective exterior. To make matters worse, the Mysterians used the dome to summon a flood, washing away one of the cannons. A second cannon toppled over when the second [[Moguera]] emerged from the ground next to it, but the weapon fell on top of the mech, sending both falling into the resultant crevice. With firing support from long-range missiles, the [[A (Alpha)|Alpha]], and the [[B (Beta)|Beta]] No. 2, along with internal sabotage by Ryoichi Shiraishi, the Markalite Cannons managed to destroy the dome's exterior, setting the base on fire and ultimately causing its destruction in a huge explosion, ending the threat of the Mysterians. | ||
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==Capabilities== | |||
=== Energy ray === | |||
The Markelite Cannon can emit a powerful ray with a range of 1.5 kilometers. | |||
=== Dish === | |||
The dish is immune to the [[Mysterian Dome]]'s rays. It was also intended to be able to reflect them, but this feature failed in practice. | |||
=== Retrorockets === | |||
The Markelite Cannon has retrorockets which allow for a controlled landing. | |||
=== Treads === | |||
The Markelite Cannon has caterpillar tracks which grant it limited maneuverability. | |||
===Weaknesses=== | ===Weaknesses=== | ||
The Markalite Cannon can only remain operational for 75 minutes. | The Markalite Cannon can only remain operational for 75 minutes. | ||
==Video | |||
==Video games== | |||
*''[[Godzilla: Monster of Monsters]]'' (1988) - Nintendo Entertainment System / Famicom | *''[[Godzilla: Monster of Monsters]]'' (1988) - Nintendo Entertainment System / Famicom | ||
*''[[Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters]]'' (1992) - Nintendo Entertainment System | *''[[Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters]]'' (1992) - Nintendo Entertainment System | ||
*''[[Godzilla (SystemSoft video game)|Godzilla]]'' (1993) - NEC PC-9801 | |||
*''[[Godzilla Defense Force]]'' (2019) - Android and iOS | *''[[Godzilla Defense Force]]'' (2019) - Android and iOS | ||
*''[[Godzilla Battle Line]]'' (2021) - Android, iOS, and PC | |||
===''[[Godzilla: Monster of Monsters!]]''=== | ===''[[Godzilla: Monster of Monsters!]]''=== | ||
Markalite Cannons appear as regular enemies in Wilderness stages. Their rays, which can be fired horizontally or diagonally, will stun [[Godzilla]] or [[Mothra]] if they connect. When they are defeated, they explode. | Markalite Cannons appear as regular enemies in Wilderness stages. Their rays, which can be fired horizontally or diagonally, will stun [[Godzilla]] or [[Mothra]] if they connect. When they are defeated, they explode. | ||
===''[[Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters]]''=== | ===''[[Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters]]''=== | ||
Markalite Cannons, called "Freezers" in-game, are among the most powerful units at the player's disposal, taking three turns to deploy. Their rays deal damage, prevent monsters from moving for several turns, and ground flying monsters. | Markalite Cannons, called "Freezers" in-game, are among the most powerful units at the player's disposal, taking three turns to deploy. Their rays deal damage, prevent monsters from moving for several turns, and ground flying monsters. | ||
<gallery widths= | <gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | ||
Gmommarka.png|A Markalite Cannon in ''[[Godzilla: Monster of Monsters!]]'' | Gmommarka.png|A Markalite Cannon in ''[[Godzilla: Monster of Monsters!]]'' | ||
G2Marka.png|A Markalite Cannon in ''[[Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters]]'' | G2Marka.png|A Markalite Cannon in ''[[Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters]]'' | ||
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MogueraMysterians2014Setember02.jpg|A falling Markalite cannon crushes the second [[Moguera]] | MogueraMysterians2014Setember02.jpg|A falling Markalite cannon crushes the second [[Moguera]] | ||
Markalite_Cannon_Fire.jpg | Markalite_Cannon_Fire.jpg | ||
File:TOY CARD 100 - 66-D.png|Markalite F.A.H.P. card featured in the Godzilla Wars 2 line of [[Toy Card]] 100 trading cards. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The basic design of the Markalite Cannon inspired several other weapons in [[Toho]]'s science fiction films, such as the [[Atomic Heat Cannon]] from ''[[Battle in Outer Space]]'', the [[Atomic Heat Ray Gun]] from ''[[Mothra (film)|Mothra]]'', and most famously the [[Maser Cannon]] from ''[[The War of the Gargantuas]]'', which would become a recurring weapon in the [[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla series]]. | *The basic design of the Markalite Cannon inspired several other weapons in [[Toho]]'s science fiction films, such as the [[Atomic Heat Cannon]] from ''[[Battle in Outer Space]]'', the [[Atomic Heat Ray Gun]] from ''[[Mothra (film)|Mothra]]'', and most famously the [[Maser Cannon]] from ''[[The War of the Gargantuas]]'', which would become a recurring weapon in the [[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla series]]. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{The Mysterians}} | |||
{{Vehicles}} | {{Vehicles}} | ||
{{Comments}} | {{Comments}} |
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The Markalite Cannons, known formally as Markalite F.A.H.P.s (マーカライトファープ, are weapons used by the Mākaraito Fāpu)Earth Defense Force that first appeared in the 1957 Toho film, The Mysterians.
History
Showa era
The Mysterians
After the first Moguera deployed by the Mysterians was destroyed, the Earth Defense Force took advantage of what little time they had to begin developing and mass producing the Markalite Cannons, which were to be carried in giant rockets called Markalite GYROs. The climactic battle finally arrived, and the Markalite Cannons were deployed near the Mysterian Dome. At first, the weapons appeared to be useless, failing to break through the Dome's reflective exterior. To make matters worse, the Mysterians used the dome to summon a flood, washing away one of the cannons. A second cannon toppled over when the second Moguera emerged from the ground next to it, but the weapon fell on top of the mech, sending both falling into the resultant crevice. With firing support from long-range missiles, the Alpha, and the Beta No. 2, along with internal sabotage by Ryoichi Shiraishi, the Markalite Cannons managed to destroy the dome's exterior, setting the base on fire and ultimately causing its destruction in a huge explosion, ending the threat of the Mysterians.
Capabilities
Energy ray
The Markelite Cannon can emit a powerful ray with a range of 1.5 kilometers.
Dish
The dish is immune to the Mysterian Dome's rays. It was also intended to be able to reflect them, but this feature failed in practice.
Retrorockets
The Markelite Cannon has retrorockets which allow for a controlled landing.
Treads
The Markelite Cannon has caterpillar tracks which grant it limited maneuverability.
Weaknesses
The Markalite Cannon can only remain operational for 75 minutes.
Video games
- Godzilla: Monster of Monsters (1988) - Nintendo Entertainment System / Famicom
- Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters (1992) - Nintendo Entertainment System
- Godzilla (1993) - NEC PC-9801
- Godzilla Defense Force (2019) - Android and iOS
- Godzilla Battle Line (2021) - Android, iOS, and PC
Godzilla: Monster of Monsters!
Markalite Cannons appear as regular enemies in Wilderness stages. Their rays, which can be fired horizontally or diagonally, will stun Godzilla or Mothra if they connect. When they are defeated, they explode.
Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters
Markalite Cannons, called "Freezers" in-game, are among the most powerful units at the player's disposal, taking three turns to deploy. Their rays deal damage, prevent monsters from moving for several turns, and ground flying monsters.
A Markalite Cannon in Godzilla: Monster of Monsters!
A Markalite Cannon in Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters
Gallery
A falling Markalite cannon crushes the second Moguera
Markalite F.A.H.P. card featured in the Godzilla Wars 2 line of Toy Card 100 trading cards.
Trivia
- The basic design of the Markalite Cannon inspired several other weapons in Toho's science fiction films, such as the Atomic Heat Cannon from Battle in Outer Space, the Atomic Heat Ray Gun from Mothra, and most famously the Maser Cannon from The War of the Gargantuas, which would become a recurring weapon in the Godzilla series.
- In the English subtitles for Tokyo Shock's DVD release of The Mysterians, the Markalite Cannon is mistakenly called the "Marcalite Farp."
References
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