Editing Vertigo

==General==
[[Image:Vertigo.jpg|left|thumb|140px]]

'''Vertigo''' is a cryptography and communications protocol, originally designed as a land-based detection system used to intercept and decrypt enemy communications. As the [[Hierarchy]] began to localize and shield their transmissions, Vertigo found it necessary to get as close to the enemy as possible. His consciousness was built into a high-speed aircraft frame, allowing him to carry out his missions and keep the [[Hierarchy]] constantly looking over their shoulders. Vertigo's craft, while somewhat fragile, has been outfitted with [[Novus]]' most advanced cloaking device, giving him near silent and invisible operation nearly at all times.<br />

'''Vertigo''' is the Stealth hero of [[Novus]], unlocked by the '''Computing Branch'''. He is an extremely fast aircraft with stealth. His railgun can attack both air and ground. He is strong against aircraft, heroes, and [[Masari]] Dark Matter Armor, but weak against infantry, turrets, and Walkers.<br />
[[Image:Vertigo_1600_1200.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Vertigo]]

===Campaign===
:'''Vertigo''': "''Casualty estimates at 85%''"
:'''Mirabel''': "''They die bravely, don't they?''"
:'''Vertigo''': "''And needlessly.''"
- [[Mirabel and Viktor|Mirabel]] and Vertigo after a human air assault on the Hierarchy

Vertigo plays a minor role in the campaign, only being mentioned in several missions and being used only to collect the portal peices. Before that mission, he showed that he does seem to have some empathy for humanity's situation, but still proceeds to focus on the Hierarchy. He also rescues Mirabel just before the final assault on the Novus Home Portal, somehow managing to upload the organic Mirabel into his data buffer.

Following the Novus campaign, he is never seen again, though due to his stealth, that may be the point.

===Stats===
''Type'': Large Piloted Flying Hero<br />
''Movement'': Flying<br />
''Max. Speed'': 5.2<br />
''Health'': 775<br />
''Armor'': [[Novus]] Hero<br />
''Sight'': 260<br />
''Crush Defense'': 99<br />
''Crush Power'': 0<br />
''Flow-capable'': No<br />
[[Image:Vertigo2.jpg|right|thumb|200px]]

===Weaponry===
''Type'': Railgun<br />
''Range'': 50-250<br />
''Damage'': 30<br />
''Shots per burst'': 3<br />
''Shot Delay'': 0.3 seconds<br />
''Recharge'': 2.5 seconds<br />
''DPS'': 26.5<br />

==Production==
''Method'': Built by [[Command Core]]<br />

''Prerequisites'': '''Computing Branch Suite 2'''<br />

''Cost'': 1,600<br />

''Time'': 0:55<br />

''Pop'': 8<br />

==Special Abilities==
'''Upload/Download'''<br />

''Effect'': Transports a single unit; '''Upload''' loads the unit, '''Download''' unloads the unit to the target area<br />

''Cooldown'': 0:20 (from '''Download''')<br />


'''Viral Control'''<br />

''Effect'': Mind controls target enemy unit for 30 seconds<br />

''Range'': 220<br />

''Cooldown'': 0:35<br />

''Special'': Can only target units suffering from a virus<br />

==Unit Quotes==
Some quotes may not be used ingame.<br />
- Power on.<br />
- Frequencies open.<br />
- '''Vertigo''' here.<br />
- I can remain unseen.<br />
- You have an order?<br />
- Initiating area target protocol.<br />
- Targets identified.<br />
- New targets received.<br />
- Weapons active.<br />
- Deleting their existence.<br />
- Focusing on that target.<br />
- Objective confirmed.<br />
- Enemy target acknowledged.<br />
- Locked on target.<br />
- Locking on.<br />
- In transit.<br />
- Coordinates received.<br />
- Search commencing.<br />
- Patrolling.<br />
- Entering coordinates.<br />
- Airspeed to maximum.<br />
- Vector locked in.<br />
- Course vector confirmed.<br />
- Trajectory set.<br />
- Flight systems engaged.<br />
- '''Viral Control''' activated.<br />
- Uploading confirmed.<br />
- Downloading now.<br />
- Strategic withdrawal: authorized. Exit plan: initiated.<br />
- Beginning tactical withdrawal.<br />
- Calculating exit strategy.<br />
- Requesting troop withdrawal.<br />
- Installing retreat protocols.<br />
- Your odds of failure are 1:1.<br />
- This is too important to allow you to jeopardize it.<br />
- That is something I cannot allow to happen.<br />
- This conflict no longer serves a purpose.<br />
- Is victory an emotion? I may be feeling it.<br />
- Matter is always in motion. Ownership is fleeting.<br />
- You are adrift on the proverbial estuary without locomotion.<br />
- You possess nothing.<br />
- You have an amazing capacity for excluding pain.<br />
- I'm sorry. I can't let you do that.<br />
- I am experiencing increased data loss.<br />
- My circuitry is locking up.<br />
- Total systems failure is imminent.<br />
- My core logic is crashing.

==Tips==
*A [[Reaper Drone]] under '''Viral Control''' generates resources for '''Vertigo's''' side.

*'''Vertigo''' can use upload to transport a [[Constructor]] around the map, allowing for easy,rapid, and low risk base expansions.

*'''Vertigo's''' stealth makes it useful in reconnaissance.<br />
*'''Vertigo''' is useful for hit-and-run tactics, due to his stealth, speed, and decent weapon

* '''Vertigo''' is the second of the two characters to never appear for the rest of the game after his faction's campaign, the first being '''Sergeant Willard'''
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