Gyro-cycle

Template:Gadgetbox The Gyro-cycle was a motorcycle like gadget that which used a huge ring as a wheel. It was developed by the Center for Advanced Lombax Research. Riding through hypergates gave the Gyro-cycle an instant speed burst. Bumping in to crates on the Gyro-cycle would break them open. To begin using the Gyro-cycle, it had to be activated from a Gyro Launcher. Once activated, the Gyro Launcher would catapult the Gyro-cycle into the air. The Gyro-cycle would automatically deactivate when its rider reached his desired destination.

Use by Ratchet

The Gyro-cycle was purchased from the Smuggler by Ratchet for 5,000 bolts. The Smuggler had previously bought the Gyro-cycle from a Lombax (presumably Kaden) who modified the Gyro-cycle with a terrathruster. The terrathruster gave the Gyrocycle an instant speed burst, allowing the user to cover more ground faster.

Used on

• Rykan V - Rykan V Lava Refinery
• Igliak - Meridian City

Controls

• Left analog stick: move the Gyro-cycle.
• X: engage the terrrathruster for a speed burst.
• Triangle: launch from a Gyro Launcher.

Behind the scenes

The Gyro-cycle was originally going to be a SIXAXIS controlled vehicle. However, after extensive testing, Insomniac found that the precision that they wanted for the Gyro-cycle required the analog stick.

Gallery

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Ratchet riding the Gyro-cycle.

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Ratchet navigating the Rykan V Lava Refinery on the Gyro-cycle.

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Ratchet about to launch from a Gyro Launcher.

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Ratchet getting big air with the Gyro-cycle on Rykan V.

Appearances

• Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction Template:1st

External links

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57eBzE5FG6U This is the section of Rykan V with the Gyro-cycle.
• http://www.gametrailers.com/video/cam-walkthrough-ratchet/25115 A developer walkthrough with the Gyro-cycle.