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Over the course of the years, particularly with the announcement and eventual release of games like {{ST}} and {{SS}}, one of the most popular topics and objects of debate among ''The Legend of Zelda'' fans is the presence and influence of artificial or divine technology in the fictional universe of the {{TLoZ|Series}}, specifically in land of [[Hyrule]] and/or the life of its inhabitants. Because the franchise usually describes Hyrule as a [[Medieval elements in The Legend of Zelda Universe|medieval | Over the course of the years, particularly with the announcement and eventual release of games like {{ST}} and {{SS}}, one of the most popular topics and objects of debate among ''The Legend of Zelda'' fans is the presence and influence of artificial or divine technology in the fictional universe of the {{TLoZ|Series}}, specifically in land of [[Hyrule]] and/or the life of its inhabitants. Because the franchise usually describes Hyrule as a [[Medieval elements in The Legend of Zelda Universe|medieval fantasy]] land, a noticed sign of anachronism in any game catches the attention of theorists and players. | ||
Below is a list of items throughout the ''Zelda'' games where samples of advanced technology (either in Hyrule or in some other land) have been noticed and are of interest for most fans. | Below is a list of items throughout the ''Zelda'' games where samples of advanced technology (either in Hyrule or in some other land) have been noticed and are of interest for most fans. | ||
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==General== | ==General== | ||
{{TLoZ}} has had very little in the way of technology. In the first game, Link's most advanced piece of equipment would be the [[Bomb]]s | {{TLoZ}} has had very little in the way of technology. In the first game, Link's most advanced piece of equipment would be the [[Bomb]]s which existed in the late Middle Ages. Throughout the franchise, the most advanced displays of technology would be the feats of engineering required to build the temples themselves: from the first game's [[Level-9]] possibly having the largest underground acreage of any dungeon, to the pillars on top of the already-tall [[Arbiter's Grounds (Dungeon)|Arbiter's Grounds]] being able to rise and lift massive stone slabs. However, given that the dungeons are often places of worship and/or divine influence, it is difficult to say to what degree these constructions and contraptions are of mortal fabrication. | ||
===Hookshot=== | ===Hookshot=== | ||
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===Elevators=== | ===Elevators=== | ||
Over the years, elevators have appeared in various games (like in the {{Term|OoT3D|Forest Temple|link}} from {{OoT}} or near the entrance to [[Goron Mines]] in {{TP}}). Special mention, however, goes to the ones found in the dungeons from {{TAoL}} (as well as in certain inner parts of [[Death Mountain]] in the same game), which are the only ones Link can control entirely (in fact, none of the dungeons in the game featured any staircase). In the other games, elevators work either when a switch activates them, or when Link simply stands over them. | Over the years, elevators have appeared in various games (like in the {{Term|OoT3D|Forest Temple|link}} from {{OoT}} or near the entrance to [[Goron Mines]] in {{TP}}). Special mention, however, goes to the ones found in the dungeons from {{TAoL}} (as well as in certain inner parts of [[Death Mountain]] in the same game), which are the only ones Link can control entirely (in fact, none of the dungeons in the game featured any staircase). In the other games, elevators work either when a switch activates them, or when Link simply stands over them. Elevators have existed in the Middle Ages, however the modernity of their aesthetic design vary from game to game. | ||
=== | ===Torpedos and Octomines=== | ||
[[Jolene]]'s ship is able to shoot homing torpedoes that must be avoided by jumping. | |||
Similar to the water areas of the [[Pirates' Fortress]] in {{MM|-}}, the waters of this World are hazardous due to the presence of [[Octomine|living explosive mines]]. Though it's unknown who created these obstacles, they make retrieval of sunken treasure more difficult than usual. | Similar to the water areas of the [[Pirates' Fortress]] in {{MM|-}}, the waters of this World are hazardous due to the presence of [[Octomine|living explosive mines]]. Though it's unknown who created these obstacles, they make retrieval of sunken treasure more difficult than usual. | ||
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===Bombchu=== | ===Bombchu=== | ||
{{Main|Bombchu}} | {{Main|Bombchu}} | ||
First appearing in {{OoT|-}}, Bombchus are a special Bomb that are self-propelled devices that can traverse floors — and in the 3D games, walls and ceilings — with little effort, holding a constant speed until it reaches an enemy or a destructible obstacle. In {{MM3D|-}}, there appears to be a [[Hylian Language Translations/Majora's Mask#Bomb Shop|rejected sketch]] of a prototype with large, spoke wheels on the exterior. It could be assumed that the wheels were moved to the underside of the device. While there have been many takes on mechanized moving bombs in the real world, most curious would be the manner in how Bombchus can move across ceilings and walls, regardless of the surface or angles involved. It could be that there is some form adhesive on the assumed wheels, which would provide limited grip. Lastly, in {{PH|-}}, Bombchus can be given an on-the-go, customized path control, achieved by using the stylus. This would imply either manual remote control (and therefore, radio or sonic transmission), or some kind of on-board computer that can be quickly programmed to set a route. | First appearing in {{OoT|-}}, Bombchus are a special Bomb that are self-propelled devices that can traverse floors — and in the 3D games, walls and ceilings — with little effort, holding a constant speed until it reaches an enemy or a destructible obstacle. In {{MM3D|-}}, there appears to be a [[Hylian Language Translations/Majora's Mask#Bomb Shop|rejected sketch]] of a prototype with large, spoke wheels on the exterior. It could be assumed that the wheels were moved to the underside of the device. While there have been many takes on mechanized moving bombs in the real world, most curious would be the manner in how Bombchus can move across ceilings and walls, regardless of the surface or angles involved. It could be that there is some form adhesive on the assumed wheels, which would provide limited grip. Lastly, in {{PH|-}}, Bombchus can be given an on-the-go, customized path control, achieved by using the stylus. This would imply either manual remote control (and therefore, radio or sonic transmission), or some kind of on-board computer that can be quickly programmed to set a route. It is also possible that Bombchus simply use wind-up toy technology which existed in the early Renaissance of the 1500s. | ||
===Directed Energy Weapons=== | ===Directed Energy Weapons=== | ||
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=={{LA|-}}== | =={{LA|-}}== | ||
[[File:LADX Christine's Fake Photo Sprite.png|103px|right]] | [[File:LADX Christine's Fake Photo Sprite.png|103px|right]] | ||
{{LA|-}} features small amounts of anachronistic technology, peripheral to the medieval setting of [[Koholint Island]]. | |||
===Telephone Booth=== | ===Telephone Booth=== | ||
{{Main|Telephone Booth}} | {{Main|Telephone Booth}} | ||
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=={{OoT|-}}== | =={{OoT|-}}== | ||
Because this game is chronologically one of the first ''The Legend of Zelda'' games, the land of Hyrule portrayed in it is relatively primitive. | {{OoT|-}} features small amounts of anachronistic technology, peripheral to the medieval setting of Hyrule. Because this game is chronologically one of the first ''The Legend of Zelda'' games, the land of Hyrule portrayed in it is relatively primitive. | ||
===Fans=== | ===Fans=== | ||
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=={{MM|-}}== | =={{MM|-}}== | ||
The land of [[Termina]] as a whole is revealed to be more advanced than most lands and countries seen in the series. Here the mention of advanced gear goes for the ''places'' where signs of advanced technology can be appreciated. | {{MM|-}} features small amounts of anachronistic technology. The land of [[Termina]] as a whole is revealed to be more advanced than most lands and countries seen in the series. Here the mention of advanced gear goes for the ''places'' where signs of advanced technology can be appreciated. | ||
===Clock Town=== | ===Clock Town=== | ||
[[Clock Town]] has developed in matter of politics compared to [[Castle Town]] (it's governed by a [[Mayor Dotour|Mayor]]), entertainment (lottery shops, shows in the [[Milk Bar]] and the minigame attractions from [[East Clock Town]] being arguably more developed than they already were in Hyrule), economics ([[Clock Town Bank]]) and tourism ([[Stock Pot Inn]]). | |||
Some buildings of the town make use of electric light bulbs, most notably the Bomb Shop (which, in turn, also shows a diagram showing the design of a rocket intended to travel to the [[Moon (Object)|Moon]]). | Some buildings of the town make use of electric light bulbs, most notably the Bomb Shop (which, in turn, also shows a diagram showing the design of a rocket intended to travel to the [[Moon (Object)|Moon]]). | ||
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===Great Bay=== | ===Great Bay=== | ||
[[File:Great Bay Temple | [[File:MM Great Bay Temple.png|As the waterwheel moves, it brings motion to a bigger waterwheel in the main area of the room to make the water flow through the entire temple.|thumb|right|300px]] | ||
Inhabited and run by [[Gerudo]] pirates, the [[Pirates' Fortress]] is a well-developed metallurgical building, capable of operating with currents of water (as seen underwater in the outer area), and disposing of small-sized telescopes for distant watch, thermally regulated aquariums to guard [[Zora Egg]]s, and cannons for long-distance attacks, among other things. Likewise, the pirates travel through water thanks to motorboats (whose fuel is likely stored in the metal barrels seen in some rooms). This technology may not actually belong to them, however. In the {{Term|MM3D|Marine Research Lab|link}}, there is a thermally-regulated aquarium as well, and is even deeper than the ones seen in the fortress. Likewise, the [[Fisherman]] has a motorboat to help tourists reach his island to play the [[Fisherman's Jumping Game]]; so either the Gerudo tribe copied the engineery, or it's simply a commonplace aspect of [[Great Bay]] as a whole. | Inhabited and run by [[Gerudo]] pirates, the [[Pirates' Fortress]] is a well-developed metallurgical building, capable of operating with currents of water (as seen underwater in the outer area), and disposing of small-sized telescopes for distant watch, thermally regulated aquariums to guard [[Zora Egg]]s, and cannons for long-distance attacks, among other things. Likewise, the pirates travel through water thanks to motorboats (whose fuel is likely stored in the metal barrels seen in some rooms). This technology may not actually belong to them, however. In the {{Term|MM3D|Marine Research Lab|link}}, there is a thermally-regulated aquarium as well, and is even deeper than the ones seen in the fortress. Likewise, the [[Fisherman]] has a motorboat to help tourists reach his island to play the [[Fisherman's Jumping Game]]; so either the Gerudo tribe copied the engineery, or it's simply a commonplace aspect of [[Great Bay]] as a whole. | ||
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=={{OoA|-}}== | =={{OoA|-}}== | ||
{{OoA|-}} features small amounts of anachronistic technology, peripheral to the medieval setting of [[Labrynna]]. | |||
===Wing Dungeon=== | ===Wing Dungeon=== | ||
The Wing Dungeon features stoplights, similar to those used in real-life railroads. The dungeon also features a room with color-changing tiles activated by pressure. | The Wing Dungeon features stoplights, similar to those used in real-life railroads. The dungeon also features a room with color-changing tiles activated by pressure. | ||
=={{TWW|-}}== | =={{TWW|-}}== | ||
Though the [[Great Sea]] is the result of Hyrule being flooded long ago, technology has advanced to the point that photography is used even by distant islanders, [[Beedle's Shop Ship|small ships]] are self-powered, and [[Forsaken Fortress | {{TWW|-}} features small amounts of anachronistic technology. Though the [[Great Sea]] is the result of Hyrule being flooded long ago, technology has advanced to the point that photography is used even by distant islanders, [[Beedle's Shop Ship|small ships]] are self-powered, and the [[Forsaken Fortress]] has giant spotlights. | ||
{{Noncanon|Start}} | |||
[[File:TWW Tingle Tuner Render.png|This device contains a color LCD, a wireless antenna, and a mono speaker|thumb|150px]] | |||
===Tingle Tuner=== | ===Tingle Tuner=== | ||
{{TWW|-}} contains some of the first examples of explicitly electronic devices in the Zelda series, most notably the [[Tingle Tuner]]. | |||
{{TWW|-}} contains some of the first examples of explicitly electronic devices in the Zelda series, most notably the Tingle Tuner. | |||
*Having a design and appearance heavily based on the [[Game Boy Advance]], the Tingle Tuner is given to Link by [[Tingle]]. It has a color screen and possibly a digital camera for communication with Tingle. It also has an antenna that can transmit and receive video and voice data with Tingle's own Tuner. The Tingle Tuner is used for multiple purposes. For example, Link can synchronize Tingle's actions (such as laying bombs) through this item and also serves as a map for dungeons, even if Link hasn't obtained the traditional [[Dungeon Map]] yet. The Tuner can also locate golden statues Link can later give to [[Knuckle]] to receive money in exchange. | *Having a design and appearance heavily based on the [[Game Boy Advance]], the Tingle Tuner is given to Link by [[Tingle]]. It has a color screen and possibly a digital camera for communication with Tingle. It also has an antenna that can transmit and receive video and voice data with Tingle's own Tuner. The Tingle Tuner is used for multiple purposes. For example, Link can synchronize Tingle's actions (such as laying bombs) through this item and also serves as a map for dungeons, even if Link hasn't obtained the traditional [[Dungeon Map]] yet. The Tuner can also locate golden statues Link can later give to [[Knuckle]] to receive money in exchange. | ||
In {{TWWHD}}, the Tingle Tuner was replaced with the [[Tingle Bottle]], an item used to send messages to other players through Miiverse.{{Noncanon|End}} | |||
===Picto Boxes=== | ===Picto Boxes=== | ||
The [[Picto Box]] from {{MM|-}} returns in {{TWW|-}} in a more advanced form. The camera has the ability to store three grayscale images, and with an upgrade, it can store three full-color pictures. The Picto Box also has the ability to zoom and autofocus, though the autofocus may be a result of limitations of {{TWW|-}}<nowiki>'</nowiki>s depth of field blur. | The [[Picto Box]] from {{MM|-}} returns in {{TWW|-}} in a more advanced form. The camera has the ability to store three grayscale images, and with an upgrade, it can store three full-color pictures. The Picto Box also has the ability to zoom and autofocus, though the autofocus may be a result of limitations of {{TWW|-}}<nowiki>'</nowiki>s depth of field blur. | ||
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In {{TWW|-}}, the spotlights in the [[Forsaken Fortress]] are somehow capable of amplifying their core light (and no lenses can be seen that would focus the weak light of a flame), similar to the lighthouse in Windfall Island (which, although just as bright as the spotlights mentioned earlier, is lit by a flame). Also, when night falls, various lamps outside the [[Private Oasis]] turn on automatically. Inside the Private Oasis's cabana, there are lightbulbs that light up if one of the 16 [[Sliding Puzzle]]s are completed. | In {{TWW|-}}, the spotlights in the [[Forsaken Fortress]] are somehow capable of amplifying their core light (and no lenses can be seen that would focus the weak light of a flame), similar to the lighthouse in Windfall Island (which, although just as bright as the spotlights mentioned earlier, is lit by a flame). Also, when night falls, various lamps outside the [[Private Oasis]] turn on automatically. Inside the Private Oasis's cabana, there are lightbulbs that light up if one of the 16 [[Sliding Puzzle]]s are completed. | ||
===Self-aiming | ===Self-aiming Cannons=== | ||
{{TWW|-}} contains examples of seemingly automated | {{TWW|-}} contains examples of seemingly boats with automated canons that can track Link and fire upon him. The boats in particular are automated in another way - they follow set paths without deviation. | ||
===Terms and expressions=== | ===Terms and expressions=== | ||
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=={{TMC|-}}== | =={{TMC|-}}== | ||
{{TMC|-}} features small amounts of anachronistic technology, peripheral to the medieval setting of Hyrule. | |||
===Armos=== | ===Armos=== | ||
{{Main|Armos}} | {{Main|Armos}} | ||
In this game, '''Armos Statues''' are revealed to be mechanical beings built by the [[Minish]] for the [[Wind Tribe]], and to have a switch inside their head to activate and deactivate them. | In this game, '''Armos Statues''' are revealed to be mechanical beings built by the [[Minish]] for the [[Wind Tribe]],<ref>{{Cite|Built by the Minish for the Wind Tribe long ago. They look like stone statues, but if you get too close, they move!|Figurine|TMC}}</ref> and to have a switch inside their head to activate and deactivate them. | ||
===Phonographs=== | ===Phonographs=== | ||
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=={{TP|-}}== | =={{TP|-}}== | ||
{{TP|-}} features small amounts of anachronistic technology, peripheral to the medieval setting of Hyrule. Select areas in the game show more sophistication than ''Ocarina of Time'', notably in the majority of the dungeons; however, it also introduces races and lands that are even more advanced, not unlike [[Termina]] and its inhabitants. | |||
===Malo Mart Castle Branch=== | ===Malo Mart Castle Branch=== | ||
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===Auru's Cannon=== | ===Auru's Cannon=== | ||
[[File:TP Auru's Cannon Concept Artwork.jpg|right|150px]] | [[File:TP Auru's Cannon Concept Artwork.jpg|right|150px]] | ||
While Link can make long-range explosives with the [[Bomb Arrow]]s, in a short cutscene before Link can acquire the final Large Key from [[Hyrule Castle ( | While Link can make long-range explosives with the [[Bomb Arrow]]s, in a short cutscene before Link can acquire the final Large Key from [[Hyrule Castle (Dungeon)|Hyrule Castle]], he is ambushed by multiple enemies, including a squad of [[Dinofols]] and [[Lizalfos]]. These are blasted by [[Auru]], who is seen hefting a fairly large launch tube, the design of which suggests something comparable to classical Chinese {{Wp|fire arrow}}s. | ||
===Dungeon Machinery=== | ===Dungeon Machinery=== | ||
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*In the [[Lakebed Temple]], Link can open sources of water to transport water to dried rooms with the help of a rotating staircase; once he does this, the water will make giant gears and waterwheels operate, allowing Link to explore new rooms. | *In the [[Lakebed Temple]], Link can open sources of water to transport water to dried rooms with the help of a rotating staircase; once he does this, the water will make giant gears and waterwheels operate, allowing Link to explore new rooms. | ||
*In Arbiter's Grounds, Link uses the sophisticated [[Spinner]] not only to ride across metal rails, but also to manipulate some ancient machines that open new ways, including the access to the elusive [[Mirror of Twilight]]. | *In Arbiter's Grounds, Link uses the sophisticated [[Spinner]] not only to ride across metal rails, but also to manipulate some ancient machines that open new ways, including the access to the elusive [[Mirror of Twilight]]. | ||
===Oocca Engineering=== | ===Oocca Engineering=== | ||
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=={{PH|-}}== | =={{PH|-}}== | ||
{{Image|image=PH SS Linebeck Artwork.png|size=150px|caption=The SS Linebeck becomes useful to explore the World of the Ocean King in {{PH|-}}}} | {{Image|image=PH SS Linebeck Artwork.png|size=150px|caption=The SS Linebeck becomes useful to explore the World of the Ocean King in {{PH|-}}}} | ||
The [[World of the Ocean King]] features a similar level of technology as that seen in the [[Great Sea]], though many of the more advanced technologies found in the Great Sea do not appear in the World of the Ocean King. | {{PH|-}} features small amounts of anachronistic technology. The [[World of the Ocean King]] features a similar level of technology as that seen in the [[Great Sea]], though many of the more advanced technologies found in the Great Sea do not appear in the World of the Ocean King. | ||
===SS Linebeck=== | ===SS Linebeck=== | ||
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=={{ST|-}}== | =={{ST|-}}== | ||
{{Image|image=ST Spirit Train Artwork.png|size=150px|caption=The Spirit Train helps Link travel across Hyrule, take passengers, and take heavy items to new places}} | {{Image|image=ST Spirit Train Artwork.png|size=150px|caption=The Spirit Train helps Link travel across Hyrule, take passengers, and take heavy items to new places}} | ||
In the land of New Hyrule, there have been some technological advances as well, particularly in the area of transportation. New Hyrule also features the most homogeneous technologies of any iteration of Hyrule; almost all technology within New Hyrule is from the 19th century of the real world. | {{ST|-}} features a setting with Victorian era technology. In the land of New Hyrule, there have been some technological advances as well, particularly in the area of transportation. New Hyrule also features the most homogeneous technologies of any iteration of Hyrule; almost all technology within New Hyrule is from the 19th century of the real world. | ||
===Spirit Train=== | ===Spirit Train=== | ||
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=={{SS|-}}== | =={{SS|-}}== | ||
Despite being the first game in the timeline, {{SS|-}} shows some very advanced technology, mostly due to the presence of a very advanced society that has vanished long before the game's events take place | {{SS|-}} features moderate amounts of advanced technology, confined to the [[Lanayru Desert|Lanayru region]]. Despite being the first game in the timeline, {{SS|-}} shows some very advanced technology, mostly due to the presence of a very advanced society that has vanished long before the game's events take place. | ||
===Lanayru Desert Civilization=== | ===Lanayru Desert Civilization=== | ||
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*The [[Sandship]] is a large hybrid ship powered by both wind and electricity. It contains a large amount of electric lights, is staffed by a robot crew, and has a powerful Timeshift Stone that can turn time back on not just the ship but also on a large area around the ship as well. Its mini-boss is {{Term|SS|LD-002G Scervo|link}}, which seems to be an entirely robotic Stalfos-like enemy. A more powerful version of {{Term|SS|LD-002G Scervo}}, called {{Term|SS|LD-003D Dreadfuse|link}}, is encountered in the [[Sky Keep]]. The ship also has a cloaking device, which is used to hide the ship from enemies. | *The [[Sandship]] is a large hybrid ship powered by both wind and electricity. It contains a large amount of electric lights, is staffed by a robot crew, and has a powerful Timeshift Stone that can turn time back on not just the ship but also on a large area around the ship as well. Its mini-boss is {{Term|SS|LD-002G Scervo|link}}, which seems to be an entirely robotic Stalfos-like enemy. A more powerful version of {{Term|SS|LD-002G Scervo}}, called {{Term|SS|LD-003D Dreadfuse|link}}, is encountered in the [[Sky Keep]]. The ship also has a cloaking device, which is used to hide the ship from enemies. | ||
**While {{Term|SS|LD-003D Dreadfuse}} may have been purposefully constructed as a guardian of the Triforce, {{Term|SS|LD-002G Scervo}}'s mutiny against [[Skipper]] denotes artificial intelligence that is advanced enough to have its own goals and motivations, to be capable of betrayal, while its survival through multiple centuries suggest that the act of rebellion was purposeful, and not a result of malfunction. | **While {{Term|SS|LD-003D Dreadfuse}} may have been purposefully constructed as a guardian of the Triforce, {{Term|SS|LD-002G Scervo}}'s mutiny against [[Skipper]] denotes artificial intelligence that is advanced enough to have its own goals and motivations, to be capable of betrayal, while its survival through multiple centuries suggest that the act of rebellion was purposeful, and not a result of malfunction. | ||
[[File: | [[File:SSHD Beetle Icon.png|right|50px]] | ||
[[File: | [[File:SSHD Clawshots Icon.png|right|50px]] | ||
[[File: | [[File:SSHD Gust Bellows Icon.png|right|50px]] | ||
*The advanced technology of the robots also extends to their gadgets, which eventually become part of Link's inventory: | *The advanced technology of the robots also extends to their gadgets, which eventually become part of Link's inventory: | ||
**The [[Beetle (Item)|Beetle]] is a device that becomes one of Link's signature tools in the game. The Beetle is basically a miniature remote controlled aerial vehicle, manufactured by the LD corporation mentioned earlier, and has its own motive power and the capacity to lift items and bring them back to Link. As with most items in the game, it can be upgraded to give it extra properties, such as implementing a larger hook that allows it to carry small objects without difficulty, like bombs and other round objects; further upgrades enhance its time of flight, and even implement an acceleration option. | **The [[Beetle (Item)|Beetle]] is a device that becomes one of Link's signature tools in the game. The Beetle is basically a miniature remote controlled aerial vehicle, manufactured by the LD corporation mentioned earlier, and has its own motive power and the capacity to lift items and bring them back to Link. As with most items in the game, it can be upgraded to give it extra properties, such as implementing a larger hook that allows it to carry small objects without difficulty, like bombs and other round objects; further upgrades enhance its time of flight, and even implement an acceleration option. | ||
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[[File:Golden statue ss.png|right|150px|thumb|Koloktos is decidedly robotic in appearance]] | [[File:Golden statue ss.png|right|150px|thumb|Koloktos is decidedly robotic in appearance]] | ||
The dungeon operates through a complex network of pipes, similar to the Great Bay Temple in {{MM|-}}. In several rooms of the upper section, Link can use the [[Whip]] to turn some levers and gears in order to create watery columns that help him climb to higher spots and areas. In contrast, the lower section of the dungeon is a decrepit and accursed zone where a poisoned lake has to be crossed carefully. At the top of the dungeon resides the boss, [[Koloktos]], which has a robotic appearance, although its motion is attributed to a dark magical source by [[Ghirahim]], rather than an artificial functionality. | The dungeon operates through a complex network of pipes, similar to the Great Bay Temple in {{MM|-}}. In several rooms of the upper section, Link can use the [[Whip]] to turn some levers and gears in order to create watery columns that help him climb to higher spots and areas. In contrast, the lower section of the dungeon is a decrepit and accursed zone where a poisoned lake has to be crossed carefully. At the top of the dungeon resides the boss, [[Koloktos]], which has a robotic appearance, although its motion is attributed to a dark magical source by [[Ghirahim]], rather than an artificial functionality. | ||
===Skyloft and The Sky=== | |||
The [[Knight Academy]] of Skyloft has a plumbing system, as well as an automatically flushing toilet. Groose keeps a set of barbells in his room at the academy, and Loftwings belonging to knights authorized to fly at night carry goggles with embedded electric spotlights. | |||
[[Fun Fun Island]] as a whole operates like a giant party wheel akin to [[Dodoh]]'s, both having electric lights as well. | |||
An airship store operated by [[Beedle]], working differently from [[Beedle's Air Shop|his hot-air balloon]] in {{ST|-}}, also appears in {{SS|-}}. The airship is powered and kept aloft by Beedle's pedaling on a kinetic generator. Inside, there are various mechanical devices, one of which has a screen of nine square lights that change color after short intervals, suggesting that it is an electronic device. Beedle also built a landing platform for this airship in [[Beedle's Island|his own island]], where he goes to during nighttime. | |||
===Sky Keep=== | ===Sky Keep=== | ||
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=={{BotW|-}}== | =={{BotW|-}}== | ||
The ancient Sheikah civilization created many overt examples of high technology, and as such, they play very important roles in the game. | {{Main|Ancient Technology}} | ||
{{BotW|-}} is the first game in the series to feature features large amounts of advanced technology, and the first to have technology central to the story. The ancient Sheikah civilization created many overt examples of high technology, and as such, they play very important roles in the game once uncovered in Hyrule. | |||
===Sheikah Slate=== | ===Sheikah Slate=== | ||
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===Guardians=== | ===Guardians=== | ||
{{Main | {{Main|Guardian}} | ||
These ancient Sheikah war machines are armed with a laser attack similar to that of a Beamos. Guardian Scouts sometimes wield energy blades and appear in certain Shrines. Flying [[Sentry|Sentries]] and [[Guardian Skywatcher]]s that resemble {{Wp|Unmanned aerial vehicle}}s patrol certain areas of the [[Overworld]]. | These ancient Sheikah war machines are armed with a laser attack similar to that of a Beamos. Guardian Scouts sometimes wield energy blades and appear in certain Shrines. Flying [[Sentry|Sentries]] and [[Guardian Skywatcher]]s that resemble {{Wp|Unmanned aerial vehicle}}s patrol certain areas of the [[Overworld]]. | ||
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Many examples of high-tech Sheikah weapons and armor can be found throughout Hyrule, from flashy energy blades and shields to more mundane metal weapons. Metal weapons are stated to have been created with advanced technologies, implying advanced metallurgic techniques. The Ancient Soldier Gear Set is an advanced armor set based on Guardian technology. | Many examples of high-tech Sheikah weapons and armor can be found throughout Hyrule, from flashy energy blades and shields to more mundane metal weapons. Metal weapons are stated to have been created with advanced technologies, implying advanced metallurgic techniques. The Ancient Soldier Gear Set is an advanced armor set based on Guardian technology. | ||
=== | ==={{Term|BotW|Master Cycle Zero}}=== | ||
The | {{Main|Master Cycle Zero}} | ||
The {{Term|BotW|Master Cycle Zero}} is an ancient Divine Beast motorcycle and masterpiece summoned by the eponymous {{Term|BotW|Rune}}. It was created for {{Term|BotW|Link}} by the ancient {{Term|BotW|Sheikah}} 10,000 years prior; he was gifted it by {{Term|BotW|Monk Maz Koshia|link}} upon his completion of the {{Term|BotW|Final Trial|link}}. | |||
== | =={{TotK|-}}== | ||
{{Main|Zonai Technology}} | |||
{{TotK|-}} features large amounts of advanced technology, central to the story. The ancient Zonai civilization created many overt examples of high technology. | |||
===Constructs=== | |||
{{Main|Construct}} | |||
{{Term|TotK|Construct}}s, known as Golems in Japanese, are automatons created by the ancient [[Zonai]]. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:MM Music Box House.png|The Music Box House, like much of the aforementioned Terminan machinery, works with a waterwheel | File:MM Music Box House.png|The Music Box House, like much of the aforementioned Terminan machinery, works with a waterwheel | ||
File:WindShaftWW.png|At the bottom of the central room of the Wind Temple is a huge and powerful ventilator | File:WindShaftWW.png|At the bottom of the central room of the Wind Temple is a huge and powerful ventilator | ||
File: | File:TMC Stone Statue Sprite.png|These turrets are basically guns that shoot non-explosive rounds | ||
File:City in the Sky. | File:TP City in the Sky.png|The Oocca race managed to build a floating city in the heavens; the place is suspended in air thanks to big wind propellers | ||
File:TwiliTechTP.png|The [[Palace of Twilight]] disposes of luminous elevators that make travel through the place easier | File:TwiliTechTP.png|The [[Palace of Twilight]] disposes of luminous elevators that make travel through the place easier | ||
File:ST Tank Model.png|The tanks have the same properties as the warships, making them equally dangerous | File:ST Tank Model.png|The tanks have the same properties as the warships, making them equally dangerous | ||
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File:SS Ancient Robot Render.png|The Ancient Robots (model LD-301) were built to serve their civilization's inhabitants | File:SS Ancient Robot Render.png|The Ancient Robots (model LD-301) were built to serve their civilization's inhabitants | ||
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==See Also== | |||
*[[Medieval elements in The Legend of Zelda Universe]] | |||
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