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| + | |type = Orbital command center |
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| + | |location = [[Earth]] orbit |
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| + | |faction = {{Subfaction|GDI|TW}} |
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| − | |gender = Female |
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| − | |family = [[Ignatio Mobius]] (father) |
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| + | * [[Second Tiberium War]] |
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| − | |faction = {{Flag|GDI|TD}} [[Global Defense Initiative]] |
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| + | * [[Annual Energy Summit|2047 Energy Summit]] |
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| − | |job = [[Tiberium]] researcher |
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| + | * [[Destruction of the GDSS Philadelphia|Destruction]] |
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| − | |rank = Doctor |
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| + | * [[Third Tiberium War]] |
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| − | |games = [[Command & Conquer: Renegade|''Renegade'']] |
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| + | The '''GDSS ''Philadelphia''''' is an orbital command station that acts as the primary command and control center for [[GDI]] forces worldwide. While the station's function is strategic command, with global command posts interfacing with its [[EVA]] unit, it can also provide limited tactical support, as it is capable of deploying drop pods. |
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| − | '''Sydney Mobius''' is the daughter of [[Ignatio Mobius]] and a prominent [[Tiberium]] researcher, who appears in [[Renegade]]. |
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| + | ===Background=== |
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| − | Mobius is highly intelligent and enjoys intellectual pursuits, gaining a doctorate before reaching the age of thirty. Additionally, she is highly adept at the computer sciences. |
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| + | At some point prior to the [[Second Tiberium War]], GDI constructed the ''Philadelphia'' to act as its military headquarters. |
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| + | The unveiling ceremony of the [[Disruptor (Tiberian Sun)|Disruptor]] was broadcasted from the ''Philadelphia'' to over fifty countries.<ref name="CC2_NewsArch_Disruptor">''[[Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun]]'' official site. [[Tiberian Sun News Archive|News Archive]]: "The Frontline: GDI Unveils 'Disruptor' Prototype". Las Vegas, Nevada: Westwood Studios, 1999.</ref> |
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| − | When the [[Tiberium]] meteorite hit, she begun research into the new mineral along with her father. Unlike him, she was more interested in using it as a weapon.<ref name="Ren_Backstory_GreenMachine">Westwood Studios, Renegade official site: {{IA|20130530094423/www.renegadecommunity.com/story_greenmachine.html|The Green Machine: Dr. Mobius, Sydney and Tiberium}}.</ref> She co-designed the [[Mobius Suit]] for safer research and later upgraded it. |
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| + | ===Second Tiberium War=== |
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| − | ==Character development== |
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| + | [[Image:Phelidelphia 2030.jpg|right|thumb|300px|GDSS ''Philadelphia'' in 2030]] |
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| − | Mobius, along with her father and doctor [[Elena Petrova]], was captured by [[Nod]] in Guatemala, who forced them to work on the human augmentation project, called [[Project ReGenesis]].<ref name="CC:Ren1_GDI3">Westwood Studios, ''[[Command & Conquer: Renegade]]''. Mission 3: "[[Armored Assault]]".</ref> She and her father were shuffled between various [[Nod]] facilities before being rescued from a [[Black Hand]] research facility in a [[Black Hand Chateau|chateau]] occupied by [[Nod]] forces. She was unfortunately separated from her father and was escorted by Captain [[Nick Seymour Parker|Nick "Havoc" Parker]] to safety. She was nearly killed by Nod's hired mercenary [[Carlos Mendoza]], but Havoc saved her by killing him just before he could reach her.<ref name="CC:Ren1_GDI7">Westwood Studios, ''[[Command & Conquer: Renegade]]''. Mission 7: "[[The Grip of the Black Hand]]".</ref> Soon, Mobius and Havoc managed to reach safety, narrowly escaping a nuclear warhead in the nearby village.<ref name="CC:Ren1_GDI8">Westwood Studios, ''[[Command & Conquer: Renegade]]''. Mission 8: "[[Obelisk of Oppression]]".</ref> |
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| + | On September 2, 2030, aboard the ''Philadelphia'', GDI General [[James Solomon]] received reports of multiple GDI bases under attack by [[Nod]] forces. He was interrupted by a taunting message from Kane, previously thought to be dead. In response, Solomon contacted Commander [[Michael McNeil]], briefing him about Kane's return and ordered him to retake [[Phoenix Base]], deploying elite drop troops from the ''Philadelphia'' to support him.<ref name="CC2_GDI1">Westwood Studios, ''[[Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun]]''. GDI mission 1: "[[Reinforce Phoenix Base]]".</ref> For the remainder of the war, the ''Philadelphia'' provided directives and reinforcements for McNeil and presumably other GDI commanders. |
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| + | During McNeil's [[Final Conflict|assault]] on Kane's headquarters in [[Cairo]], Nod forces attempted to destroy the ''Philadelphia'' with three [[ICBM launcher]]s. Fortunately, McNeil destroyed them before they could lock onto the station. |
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| − | Mobius later volunteered to General [[Adam Locke]] to help Havoc locate her father. Locke, contrary to Havoc's objections, allowed the young doctor to accompany him in the Mobius suit. Soon after deployment, both were apprehended by [[Black Hand]] chameleons and placed in custody.<ref name="CC:Ren1_GDI9">Westwood Studios, ''[[Command & Conquer: Renegade]]''. Mission 9: "[[Evolution of Evil]]".</ref> While Captain Parker managed to escape imprisonment and rescue Ignatio Mobius, he was unable to rescue Sydney Mobius, who was already sent on her way to the Cairo [[Temple of Nod]] to be subject to the final version of the ReGenesis augmentation procedure, to become truly "divine", as referred to the process by [[Kane]]. |
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| − | While being subjected to the procedure, Havoc intervened and upon killing Doctor [[Petrova]] who defected to the [[Brotherhood]] rescued Mobius and escorted the doctor through the Temple. On the way, the doctor prevented the Temple's nuclear missile from launching by rewiring the blast door conduits and missile holding clamps, making it detonate within the Temple. Afterwards, she was reunited with her father.<ref name="CC:Ren1_GDI12">Westwood Studios, ''[[Command & Conquer: Renegade]]''. Mission 12: "[[Stomping on Holy Ground]]".</ref> |
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| + | With [[Hammerfest]] under Nod control, [[Anton Slavik]]'s forces deployed three ICBM launchers and destroyed the ''Philadelphia''. With the final obstacle to Nod's plan removed, Kane launched the [[World Altering Missile]], transforming Earth into a Tiberian world. |
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| + | ===Firestorm Conflict=== |
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| − | ==Overview== |
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| + | During the [[Firestorm Conflict]], global [[ion storm|ion particle]] activity severed the link between GDI forces and their orbital assets, including the ''Philadelphia''. GDI global command was assumed by [[Southern Cross]] under General [[Paul Cortez]] until the conditions passed. After [[CABAL]]'s defeat, contact with the ''Philadelphia'' was reestablished. |
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| − | In the campaign of ''Renegade'', Sydney Mobius is first introduced in the [[Commando Training|tutorial]], demonstrating the health and radar mechanics to Havoc. She later appears in [[Armored Assault]], where Havoc finds her, her father, and Dr. Petrova being transported on a Nod [[personal transport aircraft]]. |
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| + | ===Third Tiberium War=== |
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| − | In [[The Grip of the Black Hand]], [[Obelisk of Oppression]], and [[Stomping on Holy Ground]], Sydney Mobius is a character to be escorted. |
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| + | Following the Firestorm Conflict, GDI's space technology raced ahead. The ''Philadelphia'' was dramatically expanded and upgraded, protected by the most advanced [[A-SAT defense system|A-SAT/ABM system]] in history.<ref name="CC3_Tech2047">Verdu, Michael. 2006-09-29. [http://games.ea.com/cncx360/news.jsp Technology in 2047]. Mirror: [[Technology in 2047]]. C&C3 X360 Page. 2010-02-21.</ref> However, the control center for this system was located at a ground-based facility, since constructing a new orbital platform for the control center would cost tens of billions of credits.<ref name="CC3_GDINewsBlunder">Electronic Arts Los Angeles, ''[[Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars]]''. [[Intelligence Database]]: GDI News Wire, "The Blunder that Nearly Finished GDI".</ref> |
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| + | This decision proved to be a fatal mistake: Nod learned of this weakness and launched a surprise attack on [[Goddard Space Center]], a weakly defended installation where the A-SAT control center was located and destroyed it.<ref name="CC3_Nod1">Electronic Arts Los Angeles, ''[[Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars]]''. Nod mission 1: "[[Goddard Space Center (mission)|Goddard Space Center]]".</ref> While GDI's leaders gathered on the ''Philadelphia'' for the [[Annual Energy Summit]], Nod launched a nuclear missile at the now defenseless ''Philadelphia'', [[Destruction of the GDSS Philadelphia|destroying it]] and killing almost the entirety of GDI's leadership.<ref name="CC3_Nod_Vid02">Electronic Arts, ''[[Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars]]''. Cinematic: "[[Transcript:A Merciful Bullet|A Merciful Bullet]]".</ref> |
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| + | With GDI's Ion Cannon network disrupted and its chain of command thrown into chaos, Nod forces worldwide launched a simultaneous attack on every [[Blue Zone]], starting the [[Third Tiberium War]].<ref name="CC3_GDI2">Electronic Arts Los Angeles, ''[[Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars]]''. GDI mission 2: "[[Pentagon (mission)|The Pentagon]]".</ref> |
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| + | ==Trivia== |
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| + | * In one of the ''Tiberian Sun'' GDI news articles, the ''Philadelphia'' was called the USS ''Philadelphia''. |
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| + | * During [[William Frank]]'s report on the [[GDI Energy Summit]], the ''Philadelphia'''s full name was shown as "G.S.S. ''Philadelphia''". But during the cutscene showing the ''Philadelphia'' itself, the name written on the ''Philadelphia'' is "G.D.S.S. ''Philadelphia''". |
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==Gallery== |
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| + | Philadelphia_2.jpg|''Philadelphia'''s command center (2030) |
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| − | CNCR_Sydney_concept_art.jpg|Concept art |
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| + | CNCTW_GDSS_Philadelphia_Detail.png|Exterior (2047) |
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| − | Renegade_Sydney_1_Icons.jpg|Sydney icon in Renegade multiplayer |
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| + | TW_W3N_Philadelphia_Destruction.jpg|Footage of the ''Philadelphia'' being destroyed |
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| − | Gdisydney0.jpg|Ditto, but with text |
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| + | CNCKW_Philadelphia_Wreckage.jpg|''Philadelphia'' wreckage in the African Red Zone |
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| − | Renegade_Sydney_2_Icons.jpg|Sydney alter skin icon in Renegade multiplayer |
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| − | Gdisydney.jpg|Ditto, but with text |
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| − | Gdisydney2.jpg|Ditto |
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Revision as of 06:01, 16 April 2023
The GDSS Philadelphia is an orbital command station that acts as the primary command and control center for GDI forces worldwide. While the station's function is strategic command, with global command posts interfacing with its EVA unit, it can also provide limited tactical support, as it is capable of deploying drop pods.
History
Background
At some point prior to the Second Tiberium War, GDI constructed the Philadelphia to act as its military headquarters.
The unveiling ceremony of the Disruptor was broadcasted from the Philadelphia to over fifty countries.[1]
Second Tiberium War
GDSS Philadelphia in 2030
On September 2, 2030, aboard the Philadelphia, GDI General James Solomon received reports of multiple GDI bases under attack by Nod forces. He was interrupted by a taunting message from Kane, previously thought to be dead. In response, Solomon contacted Commander Michael McNeil, briefing him about Kane's return and ordered him to retake Phoenix Base, deploying elite drop troops from the Philadelphia to support him.[2] For the remainder of the war, the Philadelphia provided directives and reinforcements for McNeil and presumably other GDI commanders.
During McNeil's assault on Kane's headquarters in Cairo, Nod forces attempted to destroy the Philadelphia with three ICBM launchers. Fortunately, McNeil destroyed them before they could lock onto the station.
Alternate fate
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With Hammerfest under Nod control, Anton Slavik's forces deployed three ICBM launchers and destroyed the Philadelphia. With the final obstacle to Nod's plan removed, Kane launched the World Altering Missile, transforming Earth into a Tiberian world.
Firestorm Conflict
During the Firestorm Conflict, global ion particle activity severed the link between GDI forces and their orbital assets, including the Philadelphia. GDI global command was assumed by Southern Cross under General Paul Cortez until the conditions passed. After CABAL's defeat, contact with the Philadelphia was reestablished.
Third Tiberium War
Following the Firestorm Conflict, GDI's space technology raced ahead. The Philadelphia was dramatically expanded and upgraded, protected by the most advanced A-SAT/ABM system in history.[3] However, the control center for this system was located at a ground-based facility, since constructing a new orbital platform for the control center would cost tens of billions of credits.[4]
This decision proved to be a fatal mistake: Nod learned of this weakness and launched a surprise attack on Goddard Space Center, a weakly defended installation where the A-SAT control center was located and destroyed it.[5] While GDI's leaders gathered on the Philadelphia for the Annual Energy Summit, Nod launched a nuclear missile at the now defenseless Philadelphia, destroying it and killing almost the entirety of GDI's leadership.[6]
With GDI's Ion Cannon network disrupted and its chain of command thrown into chaos, Nod forces worldwide launched a simultaneous attack on every Blue Zone, starting the Third Tiberium War.[7]
Trivia
- In one of the Tiberian Sun GDI news articles, the Philadelphia was called the USS Philadelphia.
- During William Frank's report on the GDI Energy Summit, the Philadelphia's full name was shown as "G.S.S. Philadelphia". But during the cutscene showing the Philadelphia itself, the name written on the Philadelphia is "G.D.S.S. Philadelphia".
Gallery
Philadelphia's command center (2030)
Exterior (2047)
Footage of the Philadelphia being destroyed
Philadelphia wreckage in the African Red Zone
References
- ↑ Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun official site. News Archive: "The Frontline: GDI Unveils 'Disruptor' Prototype". Las Vegas, Nevada: Westwood Studios, 1999.
- ↑ Westwood Studios, Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun. GDI mission 1: "Reinforce Phoenix Base".
- ↑ Verdu, Michael. 2006-09-29. Technology in 2047. Mirror: Technology in 2047. C&C3 X360 Page. 2010-02-21.
- ↑ Electronic Arts Los Angeles, Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars. Intelligence Database: GDI News Wire, "The Blunder that Nearly Finished GDI".
- ↑ Electronic Arts Los Angeles, Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars. Nod mission 1: "Goddard Space Center".
- ↑ Electronic Arts, Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars. Cinematic: "A Merciful Bullet".
- ↑ Electronic Arts Los Angeles, Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars. GDI mission 2: "The Pentagon".
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