Markalite Cannon

Markalite Cannon Diameter 200 meters Targets Mysterian Dome Launched from Markalite GYROs First appearance The Mysterians

Markalite Cannons, formally Markalite F.A.H.P.s (マーカライトファープ,   Mākaraito Fāpu), are weapons used by the Earth Defense Force in the 1957 Toho film The Mysterians.

Name

The Markalite F.A.H.P.'s name is an abbreviation for Flying Atomic Heat Projector. In the English subtitles on Tokyo Shock's DVD release of The Mysterians, they are mistakenly called "Marcalite Farp." In the mook Godzilla and Toho Tokusatsu Official Mook vol. 23: The Mysterians / Atragon, the English name is given as Marker-light Flying Attack Heat Projector.

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 Markalite Cannon has retrorockets which allow for a controlled landing after being deployed from its GYRO rocket.

Treads

The Markalite Cannon has caterpillar tracks on each of its four legs, allowing it to move closer to targets at a low speed.

Weaknesses

The Markalite Cannon can only remain operational for 75 minutes. One was knocked down when Moguera burrowed too close to it.

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, Microsoft Windows

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.

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  A Markalite Cannon in Godzilla: Monster of 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.

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  A Markalite Cannon in Godzilla 2: War of the Monsters

Godzilla Battle Line

A Markalite Cannon in Godzilla Battle Line

• Stars: ★
• Energy cost: 5
• Target: Leader/Ground/Aerial/Facility
• Attack speed: 3.5 seconds
• Reach: 100

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On Placement Facilities' HP decreases over time. It can last up to 41 seconds on the battlefield, but will be destroyed faster if attacked by enemy units. A defensive facility that intercepts enemy units with formidable attacks. Its attacks are slow but mighty, making it especially adept at protecting Leaders. However, it will be left with nothing to do unless enemy units approach it, so choose the timing of its placement carefully

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Gallery

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  A falling Markalite cannon crushes the second Moguera

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  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.

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