Javelins (Anthem)
Javelins are technology that feature in Anthem.
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History
Javelins were a type of exosuit technology that was built on the world of Coda. The technology dated to the time of humanity's enslavement by the Urgoth. In that time, an engineer named Arden Vassa created by the Javelin of Dawn. This was given to Helena Tarsis who formed an army called the Legion of Dawn that wielded similar such weapons that became the Javelins as they rose up to free mankind from slavery by the Urgoth. When the Legion of Dawn was formed by Helena Tarsis, Liatrelle, and Garred the Chronicler, Arden Vassa was among them to recruit people for its cause. Vassa created armaments and defenses for the members of the Legion to fight the urgoth. Tarsis, now a General, requested a special armor that can be used to fend off not only the urgoth, but also the dangers of their land posed by the fauna and the environment. Arden Vassa contemplated his knowledge of the emberlings and forging into making the first javelin, the Javelin of Dawn. But even Vassa didn’t fully understand what he had created. General Tarsis tested this new untried powerful suit of armor that not only let her fend off enemies, but also gave her the ability to fly. Soon, Vassa built a gauntlet inside the Fortress of Dawn, in the hopes of finding worthy lancers to bear their own javelins—anyone who endured even a moment inside the gauntlet was bestowed a javelin. Those that survived the entire gauntlet were not only given a javelin, but also made into Legionnaires, Helena Tarsis’ inner circle. Vassa only designed and created the first javelin. All other javelins were devised based on his additional blueprints and inputs, but he never made a second one. The most prominent Legionnaire lancers were the Guardians of Dawn—Artinia, Cariff, Gawnes, Yvenia. Other prominent Legionnaire lancers were Sanadeen, Magna Stral, Midderon, Alnwick Marigold, Verithan, Felux, and Durnwin.
After the Urgoth were defeated, and General Tarsis gave her life for humanity’s freedom, the Javelin of Dawn was sealed inside the Fortress of Dawn. However, Vassa made sure to create a new test of endurance, which, when successfully faced, would give the tenacious the access to the first javelin. After Tarsis's death, mankind became divided into three different factions that included the Freelancers, the Sentinels and the Dominion. Thus began the Legion Victorious Era, where they took with them the original Legion javelins. As the world moved forward, several nations were formed, and newer regions were discovered. With this, newer javelin types were made for specific purposes.
Overview
In appearance, the Javelin was a bipedal airtight armored exo-suit that was linked to the pilot's thoughts and impulses. Activation was achieved through a special key called a signet that was a personalised item inserted into the crown of the machine. This was responsible for establishing the mental link between the Javelin and the human mind. The mental connection meant that most of these machines were attuned to a specific user. As such, the use of a foreign signet could be difficult and lead to the machine not operating properly. They were capable of short flights thus making them the primary means of defense and exploration on the planet.
As they were extensions of their pilot, they tended to be specially crafted to an individual's presence and ability. This made them highly customisable with operators able to upgrade the suits for specific packages such as particular weapons or shields or even seals.
There were different kinds of Javelin that included:
- Ranger :
- Colossus : one of the first javelins to be created in the legion Victorious Era. As with all Bastion technology, colossus' technology is stolen by regulators and modified. Piloted by Freelancers and Engineers, this iconic suit's strength makes it the most powerful javelin available. Colossus is a hulking war machine designed to clear out entire hives of vicious predatory fauna with mounted artillery, heavy arms, and reinforced armor plating.
- Interceptor :
- Storm : mysterious javelin that channels the Anthem created in Bastion. Storm was mostly favored by specialized and veteran Freelancers. Other factions are not known to use this javelin as much in Bastion. The Storm channels the raw energy of the Anthem through its seals to hover over the battlefield and dish out damage. With its powerful seals and minimal armour, the Storm is a tempestuous javelin that can challenge the skills of even a veteran lancer.
All javelins of Bastion were made in Heliost and shipped to the ordering cities using striders. So, it can take weeks for a new javelin to arrive for its pilot. The gateway is used to connect the pilot and the javelin.
Javelins do not function by using chemical fuel. They are made using ember based technology. Not much is known about how they are crafted because the Engineers try to keep their secrets. The electrical circuitry of a javelin is made using Chimeric Alloys as it exhibits properties that can give a small charge. Often seals are embedded into a javelin to make it more powerful. Javelins also contain watertight seals to allow them to swim. This may be true for Bastion’s Javelins only, as Scar Javelins are known to sink when inside deep waters. The internal wiring is kept safe through external armor. Javelins are equipped with a cushioning gambeson to keep the pilot comfortable. There are servos that control the movement of arms and legs. The armor of a javelin is tough, but is prone to damage, especially when in contact with the organic acid and bites from fauna.
Each javelin was made to the specification of one person. No two lancers can successfully pilot each other’s javelins as their own javelins are linked to them mentally through the Crown and Signet system—they insert the signet into the crown of the javelin. As a matter of fact, trying to use a javelin designed for a different pilot could lead to difficult and unsatisfactory consequences. However, a skilled pilot can still equip a javelin not linked to them with caution and a clear mind, even though it is not recommended. Pilots are connected to each other and their cyphers through a communication device called the Link. These are almost always equipped by the pilot on their hand. Each javelin has its own history and narrative, even if they are successors to an original kind or made completely anew. Each javelin is crafted specifically to its pilot, and the link can record the pilot’s adventures. A javelin’s loadout and appearance can only be modified in a Forge. The good news is because of the discovery of pocket portals and magnetic pins, it is possible to access a miniature forge anywhere, except while flying or hovering. This has made it easier and safer for a lancer to tackle a wide variety of enemies, explore the world, and protect the citizens outside the walls. It was assumed that the process of forging a javelin and using the crown and signet to establish a mental link to the gateway and the pilot’s mind, is more or less universal. There might be some differences here and there depending on where or who creates it, but the basic method remains the same, at least when it comes to humans, as all javelins are successors to the Javelin of Dawn.
When cyphers began to appear, Corvus integrated new technology into links, so that the cyphers could 'accompany' lancers on missions, giving specific direction, information and guidance. While not necessary to piloting a javelin, working with a cypher was a proven life saver.
Users
- Helena Tarsis :
- Haluk :
Notes
- Javelins were created by BioWare where they feature in the setting of the Anthem universe.
Appearances
- Anthem:
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