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|caption =Tiamat in Godzilla Dominion | |caption =Tiamat in Godzilla Dominion | ||
|name =Tiamat | |name =Tiamat | ||
|classification =Titanus Tiamat<ref>{{cite book|title=[[Godzilla Dominion]]|date=6 April 2021|publisher=Legendary Comics|page=87|isbn=978-1681160788}}</ref> | |classification =Titanus Tiamat<ref name="Dominion">{{cite book|title=[[Godzilla Dominion]]|date=6 April 2021|publisher=Legendary Comics|page=87|isbn=978-1681160788}}</ref> | ||
|species =Giant sea serpent | |species =Giant sea serpent | ||
|length =847 feet<ref name="Omnibus">{{cite book|title=Legends of the Monsterverse: The Omnibus|last=Napton|first=Robert|date=2023|publisher=Legendary Comics|page=452|isbn=978-1681161174}}</ref><!---Page number corresponds to the PDF.---> | |length =847 feet<ref name="Omnibus">{{cite book|title=[[Legends of the Monsterverse: The Omnibus]]|last=Napton|first=Robert|date=2023|publisher=Legendary Comics|page=452|isbn=978-1681161174}}</ref><!---Page number corresponds to the PDF.---> | ||
|enemies =[[List of | |enemies =[[List of Monsterverse monsters#The Rival|The Rival]], [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla]] | ||
|designed =Dope Pope | |designed =Dope Pope | ||
|originplace =Stone Mountain, Georgia, [[United States]] | |originplace =Stone Mountain, Georgia, [[United States]] | ||
|controlled =[[King Ghidorah (Monsterverse)|King Ghidorah]] | |controlled =[[King Ghidorah (Monsterverse)|King Ghidorah]] | ||
| | |first =''[[Godzilla Dominion]]'' | ||
|last | |last =''[[Monsterverse Declassified]]'' | ||
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{{Quote|Once again '''her''' body cuts into [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|him]] like a hundred teeth. Here, below, she is at her strongest.|Narrator (''[[Godzilla Dominion]]'')}} | {{Quote|Once again '''her''' body cuts into [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|him]] like a hundred teeth. Here, below, she is at her strongest.|Narrator (''[[Godzilla Dominion]]'')}} | ||
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Once dormant underneath Stone Mountain in the [[United States|U.S.]] state of Georgia, Tiamat was awakened by [[King Ghidorah (Monsterverse)|King Ghidorah's]] call in [[2019]] and began to attack [[human|humanity]]. She was pacified when [[Madison Russell]] activated the [[Orca]] in [[Boston]]. Some time later, Tiamat was residing near one of [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla's]] old lairs in the [[Hollow Earth]], and attacked him when he came to reclaim it. Tiamat dominated much of the fight until Godzilla managed to bring her onto land, after which he was able to get Tiamat to submit and withdraw. | Once dormant underneath Stone Mountain in the [[United States|U.S.]] state of Georgia, Tiamat was awakened by [[King Ghidorah (Monsterverse)|King Ghidorah's]] call in [[2019]] and began to attack [[human|humanity]]. She was pacified when [[Madison Russell]] activated the [[Orca]] in [[Boston]]. Some time later, Tiamat was residing near one of [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla's]] old lairs in the [[Hollow Earth]], and attacked him when he came to reclaim it. Tiamat dominated much of the fight until Godzilla managed to bring her onto land, after which he was able to get Tiamat to submit and withdraw. | ||
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==Name== | ==Name== | ||
Tiamat is named after a Babylonian [[wikipedia:Tiamat|salt sea goddess]] | Tiamat is named after a Babylonian [[wikipedia:Tiamat|salt sea goddess]] who gave birth to gods that later killed her and used her carcass to create Earth. | ||
In-universe, [[Monarch]] assigns Tiamat the [[Titan]] classification '''Titanus Tiamat'''.{{R|Dominion}} | |||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
Tiamat was designed by well-known kaiju and creature artist Dope Pope.<ref name="DP">{{cite web|url=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Qr2bJx|title=TITANUS TIAMAT Official Concept Development|author=Dope Pope|date=8 June 2021|work=ArtStation}}</ref> | Tiamat was designed by well-known kaiju and creature artist Dope Pope.<ref name="DP">{{cite web|url=https://www.artstation.com/artwork/Qr2bJx|title=TITANUS TIAMAT Official Concept Development|author=Dope Pope|date=8 June 2021|work=ArtStation}}</ref> | ||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
Tiamat is a colossal sea serpent with a dark purple body. Lining down her form are numerous bioluminescent fins and sharp plates. Multiple sets of barbels hang from a beaked head with bright yellow eyes. | Tiamat is a colossal sea serpent with a dark purple body. Lining down her form are numerous bioluminescent fins and sharp plates. Multiple sets of barbels hang from a beaked head with bright yellow eyes. | ||
==Personality== | ==Personality== | ||
Tiamat is hostile and territorial, as shown when she attacks [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla]] once he comes to claim his lair. | Tiamat is hostile and territorial, as shown when she attacks [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla]] once he comes to claim his lair. | ||
==Origins== | ==Origins== | ||
According to ''[[Godzilla Dominion]]'' writer [[Greg Keyes]], Tiamat was responsible for killing the ancient member of [[King Kong (Monsterverse)|Kong's]] | According to ''[[Godzilla Dominion]]'' writer [[Greg Keyes]], Tiamat was responsible for killing the ancient member of [[King Kong (Monsterverse)|Kong]]'s [[Kong's species|species]] whose skull is seen in [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla]]'s lair, and likely also fought many other [[Titan]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CPZzCtUgK9Q/|title=@gregkeyes1 confirmed that Tiamat killed the ancient Kong a long time ago.|author=hybriddump|date=28 May 2021|work=Instagram}}</ref> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
*''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' (2019) [mentioned] | *''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' (2019) [mentioned] | ||
===''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]''=== | ===''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]''=== | ||
Residing at Outpost 53, beneath Stone Mountain in the [[United States|U.S.]] state of Georgia, Tiamat was one of the many Titans who began to attack [[human|humanity]] under the direction of [[King Ghidorah (Monsterverse)|King Ghidorah]]. She was later pacified when [[Madison Russell]] activated the [[Orca]] at Fenway Park. | Residing at Outpost 53, beneath Stone Mountain in the [[United States|U.S.]] state of Georgia, Tiamat was one of the many Titans who began to attack [[human|humanity]] under the direction of [[King Ghidorah (Monsterverse)|King Ghidorah]]. She was later pacified when [[Madison Russell]] activated the [[Orca]] at Fenway Park. | ||
==Comics== | ==Comics== | ||
*''[[Godzilla Dominion]]'' (2021) | *''[[Godzilla Dominion]]'' (2021) | ||
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Tiamat's scales are stated to be sharp enough to cut into [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla's]] flesh. | Tiamat's scales are stated to be sharp enough to cut into [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla's]] flesh. | ||
===Phosphorus ink=== | ===Phosphorus ink=== | ||
Tiamat can expel a yellow phosphorous ink from her mouth, also called "toxic/acidic breath" by ''[[Godzilla Dominion]]'' artist Drew Edward Johnson,<ref | Tiamat can expel a yellow phosphorous ink from her mouth, also called "toxic/acidic breath" by ''[[Godzilla Dominion]]'' artist Drew Edward Johnson,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/COjdpeYBh2g/c/18162426634192913/|title=Toxic/acidic breath.|first=Drew Edward|last=Johnson|date=6 May 2021|work=Instagram}}</ref> that blinds opponents. She is able to do this via chemoreceptors located in her venom hood.<ref name="Omnibus"/> | ||
===Hydrokinesis=== | ===Hydrokinesis=== | ||
Tiamat generated a maelstrom at the start of her fight against Godzilla to drag him into the ocean's depths. | Tiamat generated a maelstrom at the start of her fight against Godzilla to drag him into the ocean's depths. According to Drew Johnson, she may also be able to create waterspouts.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/COjdpeYBh2g/c/17899254619982072/|title=@the_hypertyranitar Not all the way sure. She used it to pull Godzilla down under water and that’s all I saw in the story. I think she can make large water spouts in the ocean, too.|first=Drew Edward|last=Johnson|date=6 May 2021|work=Instagram}}</ref> She is thoroughly in her element underwater, where she dominated Godzilla before he threw her onto solid ground. | ||
===Electrogenic cells=== | ===Electrogenic cells=== | ||
Tiamat possesses electrogenic cells that collect and release electricity in currents to such an extent that she can cause the ocean to boil and create electrical superstorms.<ref name="Omnibus"/> | Tiamat possesses electrogenic cells that collect and release electricity in currents to such an extent that she can cause the ocean to boil and create electrical superstorms.<ref name="Omnibus"/> | ||
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TiamatConcept20.jpg | TiamatConcept20.jpg | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
===''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]''=== | |||
=== ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' === | |||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | <gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | ||
File:KOTM - American Titans.jpg|Tiamat's name on a map of Titan locations in ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' | File:KOTM - American Titans.jpg|Tiamat's name on a map of Titan locations in ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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<gallery> | New Godzilla Monster by Shinomura.jpg | ||
Dominion - Godzilla vs. Tiamat.jpg | |||
Dominion - Tiamat sketch.jpg | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Tiamat was located in Outpost 53, a possible reference to the 1953 film ''[[The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms]]'', which featured a [[Rhedosaurus|semi-aquatic reptile]]. | *Tiamat was located in Outpost 53, a possible reference to the 1953 film ''[[The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms]]'', which featured a [[Rhedosaurus|semi-aquatic reptile]]. | ||
*Tiamat has the second-longest body length of | *Tiamat has the second-longest body length of any [[Monsterverse]] [[Titan]] at 847 feet, surpassed only by the 898-foot [[Na Kika]]. | ||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
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{{Comments|scroll=yes}} | {{Comments|scroll=yes}} | ||
{{Era|LEG|WB|MV|KAI}} | {{Era|LEG|WB|MV|KAI}} |
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Tiamat (ティアマト is a serpentine Tiamato)Titan first mentioned in the 2019 Monsterverse film Godzilla: King of the Monsters on a Monarch map. She made her first physical appearance in the 2021 graphic novel Godzilla Dominion.
Once dormant underneath Stone Mountain in the U.S. state of Georgia, Tiamat was awakened by King Ghidorah's call in 2019 and began to attack humanity. She was pacified when Madison Russell activated the Orca in Boston. Some time later, Tiamat was residing near one of Godzilla's old lairs in the Hollow Earth, and attacked him when he came to reclaim it. Tiamat dominated much of the fight until Godzilla managed to bring her onto land, after which he was able to get Tiamat to submit and withdraw.
Name
Tiamat is named after a Babylonian salt sea goddess who gave birth to gods that later killed her and used her carcass to create Earth.
In-universe, Monarch assigns Tiamat the Titan classification Titanus Tiamat.[1]
Development
Tiamat was designed by well-known kaiju and creature artist Dope Pope.[3]
Design
Tiamat is a colossal sea serpent with a dark purple body. Lining down her form are numerous bioluminescent fins and sharp plates. Multiple sets of barbels hang from a beaked head with bright yellow eyes.
Personality
Tiamat is hostile and territorial, as shown when she attacks Godzilla once he comes to claim his lair.
Origins
According to Godzilla Dominion writer Greg Keyes, Tiamat was responsible for killing the ancient member of Kong's species whose skull is seen in Godzilla's lair, and likely also fought many other Titans.[4]
History
- Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) [mentioned]
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Residing at Outpost 53, beneath Stone Mountain in the U.S. state of Georgia, Tiamat was one of the many Titans who began to attack humanity under the direction of King Ghidorah. She was later pacified when Madison Russell activated the Orca at Fenway Park.
Comics
- Godzilla Dominion (2021)
- Monsterverse Declassified (TBA)
Godzilla Dominion
When Godzilla arrived in the Hollow Earth to reclaim one of his old lairs, he was suddenly attacked by Tiamat. She coiled her body around Godzilla as she dragged him underwater in a maelstrom, with her scales cutting into him. He headbutted Tiamat in the mouth, but she expelled a blinding acidic breath into the water. Using his other senses to track Tiamat, Godzilla turned as Tiamat was trying to swim up behind him. Tiamat again constricted her body around Godzilla and began dragging him deeper and deeper underwater. Tiamat pulled Godzilla through an underwater tunnel that led into an air pocket. As the two Titans surfaced, Tiamat bit down on Godzilla's neck. Godzilla grabbed Tiamat by the throat and threw her onto solid ground. He stomped on her repeatedly, but Tiamat roared defiantly at him. Godzilla answered the upstart Titan with a roar of his own which convinced her to submit. Tiamat then slithered back into the water and departed.
Monsterverse Declassified
To be added.
Abilities
Tiamat is a powerful aquatic Titan, having killed a specimen of Kong's species in the past. She even managed to overpower Godzilla, himself a strong amphibious Titan, underwater.
Constriction
Tiamat can constrict her body around enemies, allowing her to easily drag them through the water.
Scales
Tiamat's scales are stated to be sharp enough to cut into Godzilla's flesh.
Phosphorus ink
Tiamat can expel a yellow phosphorous ink from her mouth, also called "toxic/acidic breath" by Godzilla Dominion artist Drew Edward Johnson,[5] that blinds opponents. She is able to do this via chemoreceptors located in her venom hood.[2]
Hydrokinesis
Tiamat generated a maelstrom at the start of her fight against Godzilla to drag him into the ocean's depths. According to Drew Johnson, she may also be able to create waterspouts.[6] She is thoroughly in her element underwater, where she dominated Godzilla before he threw her onto solid ground.
Electrogenic cells
Tiamat possesses electrogenic cells that collect and release electricity in currents to such an extent that she can cause the ocean to boil and create electrical superstorms.[2]
Titansong
Tiamat can utilize vocal folds in her tendrils to mimic the sounds of other creatures.[2] Due to her years imprisoned in Monarch Outpost 53, humans are among those species, although she is incapable of speech.[2]
Weaknesses
Although Tiamat is a highly dangerous Titan in underwater combat, she doesn't fare as well when fighting on land, as she was easily overwhelmed by Godzilla when he succeeded in dragging her on land.
Gallery
Concept art
Tiamat concept art by Dope Pope
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Tiamat's name on a map of Titan locations in Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Godzilla Dominion
Trivia
- Tiamat was located in Outpost 53, a possible reference to the 1953 film The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms, which featured a semi-aquatic reptile.
- Tiamat has the second-longest body length of any Monsterverse Titan at 847 feet, surpassed only by the 898-foot Na Kika.
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References
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