Wrecking Ball (Overwatch)
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.
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.
Powers and abilities
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)
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