![]() ![]() using similar technology used in the Hyper Laser Cannon. The technology used in the Hyper Laser Cannon was later used to create the MBT-92 and other Maser Cannons. They were deployed when Godzilla attacked Tokyo in 1984, and managed to distract him long enough for the Super X to arrive. The Hyper Laser Cannon was created as a weapon during the Cold War. The Return of Godzilla Main article: Hyper Laser Cannon.Ī Hyper Laser Cannon firing its red laser beam Heisei Series Main articles: MBT-92, MBAW-93, ASTOL-MB93 and DAG-MB96. However, Megalon destroyed them and the rest of the attacking vehicles present in the battle. Maser Cannons were among the many weapons deployed to stop Megalon's rampage. The cannons seemed to be effective against Gigan, but were destroyed by King Ghidorah's gravity beams. Later, when Gigan and King Ghidorah were attacking Tokyo, Maser Cannons were deployed to stop them. Maser Cannons were lined up on the shore and opened fire on Anguirus, who did not retaliate but turned around and returned to the island to get Godzilla's help. when Anguirus was sent from Monster Island by Godzilla to investigate the activities of the M Space Hunter Nebula Aliens. Maser Cannons were deployed by the J.S.D.F. They were used again in Tokyo, where Gaira and Sanda fought each other before taking their fight out to the harbor, and then the ocean. They nearly succeeded until Gaira's "brother" Sanda stepped in and saved him. The Type 66 Maser cannons were first utilized in an attempt to kill Gaira. History Showa Series War of the Gargantuas Maser weapons were utilized by Kiryu, as mouth cannons and the chest-mounted Hyper Maser Cannon, in the Millennium series films. However, most of the time, the Masers fell before the might of the monsters. ![]() Destoroyah) even succeeded in killing the monster Destoroyah at the film's climax. Gigan), and a variation of the Maser, called the DAG-MB96 or ULT Laser Cannon (which appeared in Godzilla vs. Masers were also very effective in driving off such monsters as Anguirus and Godzilla (only in Godzilla vs. The beam has proven to be very effective against some monsters, the best example being Gaira. The head then fires a steady beam that resembles a laser beam or stream of lightning. Usually, the arm lowers down when the tank is moving, and rises to take aim at the intended target. The Maser is basically a large tank that supports a laser firing system in the form of a large arm ending in a satellite-like head. The tank-like form was taken to the next level five years later for War of the Gargantuas, the first film to feature an official Maser Cannon.Īlthough there are several different types of Masers, most have a similar appearance and all function in about the same way. In 1961, the movie Mothra featured the famous Atomic Heat Ray Gun, a Markalite-like weapon that took the basic design that was featured in the previous films and placed it on wheels. A similar weapon also appeared in 1959's Battle in Outer Space. The gigantic satellite-like weapon fired a ray/beam from its center, and proved to be very effective. You simply can't have Godzilla without Mechagodzilla.Many fans consider the inspiration for the final version of the Maser Cannon to be the Markalite Cannon from 1957's The Mysterians. Even those who know next to nothing about Godzilla know about his robotic doppelganger. Mechagodzilla is more of a weapon than a monster, but its relationship with Godzilla is iconic. All of these incarnations retain superb defensive abilities as well thanks to near indestructible titanium shielding. When Mechagodzilla unleashes its full power with these weapons, it is a spectacle to behold. ![]() ![]() Millennium era Mechagodziila, nicknamed Kiryu, is built on the bones of the original Godzilla and equipped with a freezing weapon called the Absolute Zero Cannon. Heisei era Mechagodzilla has similar style attacks, as well as new abilities like shock cables and the devastating plasma grenade. The original Mechagodzilla had missiles in its fingers, toes, knees, and throat, as well as the ability to shoot laser beams from its eyes and chest. Each generation of Mechagodzilla has their own abilities unique to their style of film. The defining characteristic of Mechagodzilla is the near limitless assortment of weaponry at its disposal. Whether it is an agent of invading aliens or a weapon of mankind, Mechagodzilla always proves to be a powerful opponent threatening Godzilla with death more often than any monster ever did. Mechagodzilla What is the only thing that could possibly stand up against Godzilla? A robot Godzilla of course! Perhaps no foe in the history of the franchise has given Godzilla a run for his money as much as Mechagodzilla has. ![]()
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