Wrecking Ball (Overwatch)
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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
'''Specimen 8''' was a hamster who was one of a number of animals taken for experiments on the '''Horizon Lunar Colony'''. The animal alongside the others were give genetic therapy treatments designed to assess their ability to extend periods of habitation on the Moon. As an unexpected side effect, several of them exhibited exceptional growth in physical size and brain function. While most of the test subjects were gorillas or other primates, there were some exceptions, including a hamster designated Specimen 8 but whom the staff named 'Hammond'. He was contained in a large cage in his own room. Like the others, Hammond's intelligence grew, and his size likewise increased. He demonstrated impressive problem solving skills and adaptability, and he became more curious about the world around him. Much to the puzzlement and amusement of the scientists, Hammond would frequently escape into different parts of the moon base. The staff had more trouble keeping track of Hammond than any of the other test subjects, and in at least one case, it was days before he was returned to his holding area. Though they'd always find him and return him to his cell, they never figured out the true purpose behind his nightly escapades. What they didn't know was that Hammond was busy teaching himself the skills of a mechanic, which would soon come in handy. In time, Hammond became good friends with one of the gorillas, Specimen 28. | '''Specimen 8''' was a hamster who was one of a number of animals taken for experiments on the '''Horizon Lunar Colony'''. The animal alongside the others were give genetic therapy treatments designed to assess their ability to extend periods of habitation on the Moon. As an unexpected side effect, several of them exhibited exceptional growth in physical size and brain function. While most of the test subjects were gorillas or other primates, there were some exceptions, including a hamster designated Specimen 8 but whom the staff named 'Hammond'. He was contained in a large cage in his own room. Like the others, Hammond's intelligence grew, and his size likewise increased. He demonstrated impressive problem solving skills and adaptability, and he became more curious about the world around him. Much to the puzzlement and amusement of the scientists, Hammond would frequently escape into different parts of the moon base. The staff had more trouble keeping track of Hammond than any of the other test subjects, and in at least one case, it was days before he was returned to his holding area. Though they'd always find him and return him to his cell, they never figured out the true purpose behind his nightly escapades. What they didn't know was that Hammond was busy teaching himself the skills of a mechanic, which would soon come in handy. In time, Hammond became good friends with one of the gorillas, Specimen 28. | ||
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| + | Before the base's fall, Hammond escaped from his cage. Dr. Zhang noted his absence, but few within the base gave it much heed. Hammond possibly escaped into the base's ventilation system, as in the same timeframe, Flores noted strange noises coming from the system. The colony was eventually thrown into chaos when some of the gorillas rose up against the human scientists and took control. Not all of the animals participated, however, and Specimen 28, taking the name 'Winston', was making a plan to escape to Earth. Hammond sensed his opportunity, prototyped a basic build plan using toys in his room, then finalized his build onto a blueprint with sticky notes. Ignored in the uprising, he converted an empty fuel pod into a makeshift escape capsule with a claw arm and tether. Winston found Hammond's rocket design in Horizon's computer system, and built a craft of his own. To Hammond's rage, Winston blasted off from Launch Bay 14 without him. Using a modified pod, Hammond hitched a ride to the bottom of Winston's craft. As the two entered Earth's atmosphere, the tether broke; while Winston landed at Watchpoint: Gibraltar, Hammond landed in a different location: the wasteland of the Australian Outback, on the outskirts of Junkertown. One of the primates would eventually break down the door of Hammond's room for whatever reason, but by that time the hamster was already gone. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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He was described as being witty and conniving where after gaining intelligence he was able of speech but not in a human language. | He was described as being witty and conniving where after gaining intelligence he was able of speech but not in a human language. | ||
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| + | Hammond's intelligence grew, and he became more curious about the world around him. | ||
===Powers and abilities=== | ===Powers and abilities=== | ||
| + | Originally, Hammond was an ordinary Earth hamster that had been brought to the lunar colony as an experimental test subject. The animals were given genetic therapy to assess their adaptation to extended periods of habitation on the moon. This hamster’s genetic therapy on the Horizon Lunar Colony resulted in his greatly increased size and intellect. As an unexpected side effect, several of them exhibited exceptional growth in physical size and brain function. | ||
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| + | A resourceful and highly intelligent mechanic and fighter. | ||
Accompanying him was a mech called the '''Wrecking Ball''' that he was able to operate and could translate his speech into English. | Accompanying him was a mech called the '''Wrecking Ball''' that he was able to operate and could translate his speech into English. | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''Overwatch'': (2016) | *''Overwatch'': (2016) | ||
| + | *''Overwatch II'': | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Revision as of 05:39, 28 June 2024
Wrecking Ball is a male video game character who features in Overwatch.
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Biography
Specimen 8 was a hamster who was one of a number of animals taken for experiments on the Horizon Lunar Colony. The animal alongside the others were give genetic therapy treatments designed to assess their ability to extend periods of habitation on the Moon. As an unexpected side effect, several of them exhibited exceptional growth in physical size and brain function. While most of the test subjects were gorillas or other primates, there were some exceptions, including a hamster designated Specimen 8 but whom the staff named 'Hammond'. He was contained in a large cage in his own room. Like the others, Hammond's intelligence grew, and his size likewise increased. He demonstrated impressive problem solving skills and adaptability, and he became more curious about the world around him. Much to the puzzlement and amusement of the scientists, Hammond would frequently escape into different parts of the moon base. The staff had more trouble keeping track of Hammond than any of the other test subjects, and in at least one case, it was days before he was returned to his holding area. Though they'd always find him and return him to his cell, they never figured out the true purpose behind his nightly escapades. What they didn't know was that Hammond was busy teaching himself the skills of a mechanic, which would soon come in handy. In time, Hammond became good friends with one of the gorillas, Specimen 28.
Before the base's fall, Hammond escaped from his cage. Dr. Zhang noted his absence, but few within the base gave it much heed. Hammond possibly escaped into the base's ventilation system, as in the same timeframe, Flores noted strange noises coming from the system. The colony was eventually thrown into chaos when some of the gorillas rose up against the human scientists and took control. Not all of the animals participated, however, and Specimen 28, taking the name 'Winston', was making a plan to escape to Earth. Hammond sensed his opportunity, prototyped a basic build plan using toys in his room, then finalized his build onto a blueprint with sticky notes. Ignored in the uprising, he converted an empty fuel pod into a makeshift escape capsule with a claw arm and tether. Winston found Hammond's rocket design in Horizon's computer system, and built a craft of his own. To Hammond's rage, Winston blasted off from Launch Bay 14 without him. Using a modified pod, Hammond hitched a ride to the bottom of Winston's craft. As the two entered Earth's atmosphere, the tether broke; while Winston landed at Watchpoint: Gibraltar, Hammond landed in a different location: the wasteland of the Australian Outback, on the outskirts of Junkertown. One of the primates would eventually break down the door of Hammond's room for whatever reason, but by that time the hamster was already gone.
Overview
Personality and attributes
Originally, he was known as Specimen 8 but came to take the name of Hammond.
He was described as being witty and conniving where after gaining intelligence he was able of speech but not in a human language.
Hammond's intelligence grew, and he became more curious about the world around him.
Powers and abilities
Originally, Hammond was an ordinary Earth hamster that had been brought to the lunar colony as an experimental test subject. The animals were given genetic therapy to assess their adaptation to extended periods of habitation on the moon. This hamster’s genetic therapy on the Horizon Lunar Colony resulted in his greatly increased size and intellect. As an unexpected side effect, several of them exhibited exceptional growth in physical size and brain function.
A resourceful and highly intelligent mechanic and fighter.
Accompanying him was a mech called the Wrecking Ball that he was able to operate and could translate his speech into English.
One mode he often employed was the Piledriver which was a slam into the ground below to damage and launched enemies upward.
The mech was capable of creating an Adaptive Shield that created a temporary extra health that increase with more nearby enemies. Some of the health could be transferred to allies.
Notes
- Hammond was created by Blizzard Entertainment where he was voiced by actor Dee Bradley Baker whilst his mecha's sound effects were voiced by actor Jonathan Lipow where he featured in the Overwatch setting.
Appearances
- Overwatch: (2016)
- Overwatch II:
External Links
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