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The '''''Eclair''''' {{Nihongo|エクレール|Ekurēru}} is an aerial vehicle used by the [[Earth Defense Force]] to eradicate monstrous threats across the globe that first appeared in ''[[Godzilla Final Wars]]''. | The '''''Eclair''''' {{Nihongo|エクレール|Ekurēru}} is an aerial vehicle used by the [[Earth Defense Force]] to eradicate monstrous threats across the globe that first appeared in ''[[Godzilla Final Wars]]''. | ||
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==Name== | |||
Being deployed in France, the ''Eclair''{{'}}s name comes from the French word ''[[wiktionary:éclair#French|éclair]]'', meaning "flash" or "lightning bolt." It is also the name of a French pastry. | |||
Though the ship's name is always written in katakana {{Nihongo|エクレール|Ekurēru}}, [[Wataru Mimura]]'s first two story treatments for ''[[Godzilla Final Wars]]'' also indicate its meaning in kanji with the Japanese word [[wiktionary:閃光#Japanese|閃光]] {{Nihongo|2=senkō}}, meaning "a flash (of light)."<ref>{{cite book|title=[[Godzilla Final Wars Completion]]|editor-last=Kimura|editor-first=Manabu|date=4 April 2023|publisher=Hobby Japan|isbn=978-4-7986-3135-6|pages=92, 94}}</ref> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===[[Millennium era]]=== | ===[[Millennium era]]=== | ||
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=== Flight === | === Flight === | ||
The ''Eclair'' is capable of flight. | The ''Eclair'' is capable of flight. | ||
=== MA-PM020 | === MA-PM020 missiles === | ||
The ''Eclair'' is capable of firing eight '''MA-PM020 heat-seeking proton missiles | The ''Eclair'' is capable of firing eight '''MA-PM020''' heat-seeking proton missiles, simultaneously, from its hull. These were deployed against [[Kamacuras]] when it grappled the ship, but were not sufficient to make it release its hold. | ||
=== Iron Ball Maser === | === Iron Ball Maser === | ||
The ''Eclair'' is capable of firing an '''Iron Ball Maser''' from the sphere mounted on the front,<ref name="GFWSCW"/> although this was not demonstrated in the film. | The ''Eclair'' is capable of firing an '''Iron Ball Maser''' from the sphere mounted on the front,<ref name="GFWSCW"/> although this was not demonstrated in the film. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Though none of the crew members aboard the ''Eclair'' are named, the ship's commanding officer is portrayed by [[Shelley Sweeney]]. | *Though none of the crew members aboard the ''Eclair'' are named, the ship's commanding officer is portrayed by [[Shelley Sweeney]]. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== |
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The Eclair (エクレール is an aerial vehicle used by the Ekurēru)Earth Defense Force to eradicate monstrous threats across the globe that first appeared in Godzilla Final Wars.
Name
Being deployed in France, the Eclair's name comes from the French word éclair, meaning "flash" or "lightning bolt." It is also the name of a French pastry.
Though the ship's name is always written in katakana (エクレール, Ekurēru)Wataru Mimura's first two story treatments for Godzilla Final Wars also indicate its meaning in kanji with the Japanese word 閃光 (senkō), meaning "a flash (of light)."[2]
History
Millennium era
Godzilla Final Wars
The Eclair was deployed against Kamacuras when it was attacking Paris during a global monster invasion. The giant praying mantis seemed to have the advantage, landing on top of the Eclair and raining down blows on the ship's hull with its claws, until it suddenly vanished. Shortly thereafter, the alien race known as the Xiliens revealed themselves and claimed to have destroyed the monsters as a gift to humanity. The Eclair's fate is unknown.
Weapons
Flight
The Eclair is capable of flight.
MA-PM020 missiles
The Eclair is capable of firing eight MA-PM020 heat-seeking proton missiles, simultaneously, from its hull. These were deployed against Kamacuras when it grappled the ship, but were not sufficient to make it release its hold.
Iron Ball Maser
The Eclair is capable of firing an Iron Ball Maser from the sphere mounted on the front,[1] although this was not demonstrated in the film.
Minature Plasma Maser Beam Cannons
The Eclair is equipped with two Miniature Plasma Maser Beam Cannons,[1] although they were not deployed in the film.
Gallery
Concept art
Production
Screenshots
Kamacuras attacking the Eclair
Merchandise
Toys
Cast Eclair ornament
Trivia
- Though none of the crew members aboard the Eclair are named, the ship's commanding officer is portrayed by Shelley Sweeney.
See also
References
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