Observatory
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Introduction
The Observatory is a Marine Commander-built structure for support and intelligence gathering. It passively detects nearby Kharaa lifeforms and structures within its range, as well as revealing them if under Camouflage and Cloak effect; Marines are notified on their Heads-up Display by the Observatory when Kharaa presence is detected. The Observatory possess several Energy-based abilities such as Scan and Distress Beacon; it also enables research for the Phase Gate.
Stats
- Observatory
- Health: 1,700
- Armor: 0
- Energy: 25 / 100
- Build Cost: 10
Team Resources
- Build Time: 15 seconds
- Prerequisites: Infantry Portal
Abilities
| Detection | |
| Passively reveals nearby Kharaa players and structures around the Observatory, highlighting enemy position on Marine HUD and provides targeting for ARCs. Blinking Fades are highlighted with an energy signature trail. | |
| Radius | 22 |
| Scan | |
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| Cost |  20
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| Radius | 20 |
| Duration | 10 |
| Distress Beacon | |
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| Cost | 50
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| Delay | 3 |
Research
| Phase Tech | |
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| Cost |  15
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| Research Time | 45 |
Media
 Observatory Render |
Assault Rifle • Pistol • 2.Sec Switch-Ax • Shotgun • Grenade Launcher Attachment • Flamethrower • Minigun
Command Station • Extractor • Infantry Portal • Armory • Robotics Factory • Arms Lab • Sentry • Observatory • Phase Gate • Prototype Lab • Power Pack
