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''Music'': [[Wings that Cross Time]] | ''Music'': [[Wings that Cross Time]] | ||
| − | The Epoch of [[Chrono Trigger]] is a time machine | + | The Epoch of [[Chrono Trigger]] is a time machine; its formal name is the "Wings of Time", and it was created by [[Belthasar]], the Guru of Reason. While unconfirmed, he most likely began researching the project while still serving in [[Zeal]]; in [[2300 A.D.]], the machine saw realization. He intended to use it to return to Zeal from the future, but felt death approaching before he could succeed. His last completed work before insanity claimed him in that era, Belthasar left it to the party after they were sealed from [[12000 B.C.]]; the Epoch restored access to the era and allowed free movement throughout time. During the events of the [[Fall of Zeal]], it was mysteriously preserved and came to rest outside [[Last Village]]. When [[Dalton]] assumed control of the world with the [[Blackbird]], he took the Epoch and had it outfitted with wings and engines that made it capable of flight, as well as laser weapons. Dalton intended it to be his air-throne, naming it the "Aero-Dalton Imperial," but the party defeated him on its maiden voyage. The party then accidentally shot the Blackbird down through a misfire of the Epoch's weapons. Once they regained control, they used the vehicle to prepare to defeat [[Lavos]]. Though it is not what happened according to canon, the Epoch can be used to smash through Lavos's shell and avoid the first battles with it entirely. This unfortunately denies the party a [[Gate]] to the outside world once they are inside. |
| − | The Epoch can be named | + | The Epoch can be named when first given to the party, leading some to speculate that it is related to the scrapped idea for more characters. For more information, consult [[Characters (CTP)]]. |
| − | The Epoch was originally planned to have three modes of travel, the third being a hovercraft that could fly only on land. Pictures and a description are available at [[Epoch (CTP)]]. In the [[ | + | The Epoch was originally planned to have three modes of travel, the third being a hovercraft that could fly only on land. Pictures and a description are available at [[Epoch (CTP)]]. In the [[Chrono Trigger Prerelease Coverage|earlier versions]] of the game dated late 1994, it produced exhaust vapor and its back grill could be raised and closed. |
===Theory and Analysis=== | ===Theory and Analysis=== | ||
| − | *[[Epoch ( | + | *[[Epoch (Transferal to 2300 A.D.)|Epoch (Did the prototype follow Belthasar?)]] |
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| + | '''Translation:''' Sylbird | ||
===Name Origin=== | ===Name Origin=== | ||
"Epoch" is a geological term for a period of time. It is also used as a term for a notable period of history or the beginning of a period of time. | "Epoch" is a geological term for a period of time. It is also used as a term for a notable period of history or the beginning of a period of time. | ||
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| + | Sylbird probably stands for Silver Bird. Coincidentally this was the English name for the Sylbervogel, a ramjet rocket designed by Eugen Sänger before the end of WWII for the Germans. The purpose was to create a rocket to strike at America from Germany. Curiously, the Silver Bird used its fuselage to produce lift; the Epoch's design is vaguely similar to body-lift designs as well. More curious still is that Eugen Sänger was a leading expert in aircraft design, as was Belthasar. And finally, the Epoch does fulfill a long range missile function in CT; it was launched in 2300 and hit Lavos's shell in 1999 (a very long distance to fly), destroying it as a powerful missile might. Given that the connections are vague and circumstantial, it seems quite unlikely that the CT team named the Epoch after the Silver Bird, but the similarities are worth mentioning. | ||
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| + | ''Thanks to Thought'' | ||
==Media== | ==Media== | ||
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Image:CT Alpha Epoch Grill Regular.png|Alpha preview | Image:CT Alpha Epoch Grill Regular.png|Alpha preview | ||
Image:CT Alpha Epoch Design.png|Alpha preview | Image:CT Alpha Epoch Design.png|Alpha preview | ||
| + | Image:Epochc.gif|Epoch "C" | ||
| + | Image:Aero-Dalton Imperial.png|Aero-Dalton Imperial | ||
| + | Image:Epoch Smash Attempt.png|Epoch Approaching Lavos | ||
| + | Image:Epoch Capture.png|Epoch Capture | ||
| + | Image:Epoch Completion.png|Epoch Completion | ||
| + | Image:Epoch Controls.png|Epoch Controls | ||
| + | Image:57031.png|Epoch Controls (SpritersResource) | ||
| + | Image:Epoch Hangar.png|Epoch Hangar | ||
| + | Image:Epoch Naming Screen.png|Epoch Naming Screen | ||
| + | Image:Epoch Sprite Sheet.png|Epoch Sprite Sheet | ||
| + | Image:Epoch Unwinged.png|Unwinged Epoch | ||
| + | Image:Unwinged Epoch Travel.png|Unwinged Epoch Travel | ||
| + | Image:Epoch Winged.png|Winged Epoch | ||
| + | Image:Epoch Flying.png|Winged Epoch Flight | ||
| + | Image:epochnight.png|The Epoch Flies Away | ||
| + | Image:ctpsxepoch.png|Epoch (FMV) | ||
| + | Image:EpcohSteeringColumg.png|Mode 7 Epoch steering column | ||
| + | Image:EpochDashboard.png|Mode 7 Epoch dashboard | ||
| + | Image:EpochFlying.png|Mode 7 Epoch flying | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:18, 26 November 2021
Contents
General Information
Chrono Trigger
Unwinged
Ridable: Yes
Controllable: Yes
Parameters: Allows time-travel to 65000000 B.C., 12000 B.C., 600 A.D., 1000 A.D., 1999 A.D., 2300 A.D., and the End of Time. Is not capable of other motion.
First Seen: In the Keeper's Dome during the first trip to 2,300 A.D.
First Used: After Schala's Pendant is charged and used in the Keeper's Dome.
Winged
Ridable: Yes
Controllable: Yes
Parameters: Allows time-travel to 65000000 B.C., 12000 B.C., 600 A.D., 1000 A.D., 1999 A.D., 2300 A.D., and the End of Time. Is capable of flight and may land on plains.
First Seen: Scene showing Dalton launching it from the Blackbird.
First Used: After destroying the Blackbird.
Music: Wings that Cross Time
The Epoch of Chrono Trigger is a time machine; its formal name is the "Wings of Time", and it was created by Belthasar, the Guru of Reason. While unconfirmed, he most likely began researching the project while still serving in Zeal; in 2300 A.D., the machine saw realization. He intended to use it to return to Zeal from the future, but felt death approaching before he could succeed. His last completed work before insanity claimed him in that era, Belthasar left it to the party after they were sealed from 12000 B.C.; the Epoch restored access to the era and allowed free movement throughout time. During the events of the Fall of Zeal, it was mysteriously preserved and came to rest outside Last Village. When Dalton assumed control of the world with the Blackbird, he took the Epoch and had it outfitted with wings and engines that made it capable of flight, as well as laser weapons. Dalton intended it to be his air-throne, naming it the "Aero-Dalton Imperial," but the party defeated him on its maiden voyage. The party then accidentally shot the Blackbird down through a misfire of the Epoch's weapons. Once they regained control, they used the vehicle to prepare to defeat Lavos. Though it is not what happened according to canon, the Epoch can be used to smash through Lavos's shell and avoid the first battles with it entirely. This unfortunately denies the party a Gate to the outside world once they are inside.
The Epoch can be named when first given to the party, leading some to speculate that it is related to the scrapped idea for more characters. For more information, consult Characters (CTP).
The Epoch was originally planned to have three modes of travel, the third being a hovercraft that could fly only on land. Pictures and a description are available at Epoch (CTP). In the earlier versions of the game dated late 1994, it produced exhaust vapor and its back grill could be raised and closed.
Theory and Analysis
Japanese Equivalent
Translation: Sylbird
Name Origin
"Epoch" is a geological term for a period of time. It is also used as a term for a notable period of history or the beginning of a period of time.
Sylbird probably stands for Silver Bird. Coincidentally this was the English name for the Sylbervogel, a ramjet rocket designed by Eugen Sänger before the end of WWII for the Germans. The purpose was to create a rocket to strike at America from Germany. Curiously, the Silver Bird used its fuselage to produce lift; the Epoch's design is vaguely similar to body-lift designs as well. More curious still is that Eugen Sänger was a leading expert in aircraft design, as was Belthasar. And finally, the Epoch does fulfill a long range missile function in CT; it was launched in 2300 and hit Lavos's shell in 1999 (a very long distance to fly), destroying it as a powerful missile might. Given that the connections are vague and circumstantial, it seems quite unlikely that the CT team named the Epoch after the Silver Bird, but the similarities are worth mentioning.
Thanks to Thought
Media
Images
Alpha preview
Alpha preview
Alpha preview
Epoch "C"
Aero-Dalton Imperial
Epoch Approaching Lavos
Epoch Capture
Epoch Completion
Epoch Controls
Epoch Controls (SpritersResource)
Epoch Hangar
Epoch Naming Screen
Epoch Sprite Sheet
Unwinged Epoch
Unwinged Epoch Travel
Winged Epoch
Winged Epoch Flight
The Epoch Flies Away
Epoch (FMV)
Mode 7 Epoch steering column
Mode 7 Epoch dashboard
Mode 7 Epoch flying
From: Vehicles
