Zarya (Overwatch)
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| − | '''Aleksandra Zaryanova''' | + | '''Aleksandra Zaryanova''' was born in Novanskoye which was a remote Siberian village that was on the front lines of the [[Omnic Crisis]]. Although Russian forces defeated the [[Omnics]] and shut down their omnium, the region was devastated by the conflict, and her father was killed in the war. Only a child at the time, Aleksandra was surrounded by the post-war destruction, and as she grew older, she swore that she would gain the strength to help her people recover. Focusing on weightlifting and bodybuilding, Aleksandra was identified by the national athletics program as a potential star. She trained extensively, moving up the ranks while representing her country, and was expected to shatter longstanding records in the upcoming world championships. |
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| + | But on the eve of the tournament, an attack came from the long-dormant Siberian omnium, and her village was thrust into war once again. Aleksandra immediately withdrew from the competition and rushed home to enlist in the local defense forces, sacrificing the life of fame and fortune she might have had. The magazine Богатыри reported on her departure. Now a soldier in the Russian Defense Forces, Zarya was deployed to the Krasnoyarsk front in Siberia; the same front where her father had been killed holding the line against the omnics. Serving as a soldier, Zarya became a symbol to some, a stalwart fellow soldier to others. But for Zarya, it was a chance to use her great strength to protect the ones she loved. Zarya was given an experimental weapon by '''Katya Volskaya''', CEO of '''Volskaya Industries'''. Her particle cannon was deemed too heavy for standard soldiers, but it also required the kind of quick maneuvering and accuracy that Russia's mechanized force couldn’t achieve. Zarya fought on the front lines, and saved many lives with the weapon. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Personality and attributes=== | ===Personality and attributes=== | ||
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| + | She came to be known as one of the world's strongest women, a celebrated athlete who sacrificed personal glory to protect her family, friends, and country in a time of war. | ||
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| + | Zarya is distrustful of omnics, even those who seek co-existence with humanity. | ||
===Powers and abilities=== | ===Powers and abilities=== | ||
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| + | Zarya’s mighty Particle Cannon unleashes a short-range beam of destructive energy. | ||
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| + | Deploying powerful personal barriers that convert incoming damage into energy for her massive Particle Cannon, Zarya is an invaluable asset on the front lines of any battle. | ||
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| + | As a soldier in the Russian Defense Forces, she is proud to use her strength to protect the ones she loves. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''Overwatch'': (2016) | *''Overwatch'': (2016) | ||
| + | *''Overwatch 2'': (2022) | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| + | *[https://overwatch.fandom.com/wiki/Zarya Overwatch Wiki Entry] | ||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zarya_(Overwatch) Wikipedia Entry] | *[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zarya_(Overwatch) Wikipedia Entry] | ||
Revision as of 05:42, 22 January 2023
Zarya is a female video game character who features in Overwatch.
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Biography
Aleksandra Zaryanova was born in Novanskoye which was a remote Siberian village that was on the front lines of the Omnic Crisis. Although Russian forces defeated the Omnics and shut down their omnium, the region was devastated by the conflict, and her father was killed in the war. Only a child at the time, Aleksandra was surrounded by the post-war destruction, and as she grew older, she swore that she would gain the strength to help her people recover. Focusing on weightlifting and bodybuilding, Aleksandra was identified by the national athletics program as a potential star. She trained extensively, moving up the ranks while representing her country, and was expected to shatter longstanding records in the upcoming world championships.
But on the eve of the tournament, an attack came from the long-dormant Siberian omnium, and her village was thrust into war once again. Aleksandra immediately withdrew from the competition and rushed home to enlist in the local defense forces, sacrificing the life of fame and fortune she might have had. The magazine Богатыри reported on her departure. Now a soldier in the Russian Defense Forces, Zarya was deployed to the Krasnoyarsk front in Siberia; the same front where her father had been killed holding the line against the omnics. Serving as a soldier, Zarya became a symbol to some, a stalwart fellow soldier to others. But for Zarya, it was a chance to use her great strength to protect the ones she loved. Zarya was given an experimental weapon by Katya Volskaya, CEO of Volskaya Industries. Her particle cannon was deemed too heavy for standard soldiers, but it also required the kind of quick maneuvering and accuracy that Russia's mechanized force couldn’t achieve. Zarya fought on the front lines, and saved many lives with the weapon.
Overview
Personality and attributes
She came to be known as one of the world's strongest women, a celebrated athlete who sacrificed personal glory to protect her family, friends, and country in a time of war.
Zarya is distrustful of omnics, even those who seek co-existence with humanity.
Powers and abilities
Zarya’s mighty Particle Cannon unleashes a short-range beam of destructive energy.
Deploying powerful personal barriers that convert incoming damage into energy for her massive Particle Cannon, Zarya is an invaluable asset on the front lines of any battle.
As a soldier in the Russian Defense Forces, she is proud to use her strength to protect the ones she loves.
Notes
- Zarya was designed by Arnold Tsang where she was voiced by actor Dolya Gavanski and featured in the Overwatch setting.
In other media
Video games
- In Heroes of the Storm, Zarya was a playable champion within the setting of the MOBA video game where she was voiced again by actor Dolya Gavanski.
Appearances
- Overwatch: (2016)
- Overwatch 2: (2022)
External Links
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