Distruzio

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Distruzio is a fictional character in the computer game Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends. He only appears in the single-player campaign.

[edit] Background

A brilliant Vinci inventor by heart, Distruzio is nevertheless a dangerous individual whenever it comes down to machinery. Clearly well-known as the game's stereotypical "mad" scientist, Distruzio has been heading a rebellion against one of the Doge's lieutenants - Rocco, Lord of the Wasteland. Seeking allies for his own fight against the Doge, Giacomo enlisted his help. After Lord Rocco's defeat by the hands of the Mianan army, Distruzio now swears his loyalty to Giacomo lends his services to the young Lord of Miana.

[edit] Abilities

Distruzio is commonly seen stiding into the battlefield in his personalized battle-tank. His abilities, though potent, have random elements. Among these include healing and damage grenades (Distruzio may grab the WRONG grenade at times) and summoning random clockwork units (switches between Clockwork Men, Clockwork Spiders and Clockwork Miners). He may also choose to randomly improve one of his traits each time he goes into battle.

[edit] Zeke

Zeke is Distruzio's robot sidekick, and comes free when he is summoned. It has three forms: battle drone, scout and siege weapon. It gains levels with Distruzio. In skirmish/multiplayer games, Zeke is available as a Prototype Factory unit for the Vinci.

Zeke is also the unofficial mascot of the game within the Rise of Legends fandom due to its quirky looks and uses. Big Huge Games' official website even has entire section devoted to Zeke fanart created by several of Rise of Legends' many developers.

Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends
Civilizations & Factions	Vinci • Alin • Cuotl • Neutral factions
Vinci Heroes	Battaglion • Distruzio • Carlini • Giacomo • Lenora • Pulitore • The Doge • Venza • Vinci Lords
Alin Heroes	Andromelek • Arri • Belisari • Dahkla • Damanhur • Sawu • Dark Alin Genies
Cuotl Heroes	Czin • Ix • Kakoolha • Shok • Xil • Yontash
Locations in Aio	Vinci City States • Kalahese Desert • Kumee Jungle • Beastlands