San Francisco Shatterdome
A fortified outpost in humanity's last stand against the monsters from the Breach.
The source does not describe a San Francisco Shatterdome. It mentions only one Shatterdome by name: the Shatterdome in Hong Kong, where the remaining Jaegers are relocated under Marshal Stacker Pentecost. No facility in San Francisco is referenced in the source.
- Location
- San Francisco Bay, United States
- Affiliation
- Pan-Pacific Defense Corps (PPDC)
- Primary Function
- Jaeger Deployment & K-Science Research
- Status
- Destroyed during the Kaiju attack by Leatherback and Otachi
- Key Commanders
- Pentecost (Commander), Dr. Newton Geiszler (Director of Science), Hermann Gottli
- Notable Jaegers
- Gipsy Danger
In Their Own Story
The source provides no narrative about a San Francisco Shatterdome. All events involving Jaegers, Kaiju attacks, and the PPDC take place at the Hong Kong Shatterdome or in the field (e.g., Anchorage, Sydney, Tokyo). No attack by Leatherback and Otachi on a San Francisco facility is mentioned.
Did You Know?
- The source identifies only one Shatterdome: the one in Hong Kong, where the last four Jaegers are stationed.
- The Hong Kong Shatterdome is the base for Gipsy Danger, Striker Eureka, and two other Jaegers that are destroyed in battle.
- Marshal Stacker Pentecost commands from the Hong Kong Shatterdome, where he recruits Raleigh Becket and trains Mako Mori.
- Dr. Newton Geiszler and Hermann Gottlieb work at the Hong Kong Shatterdome, performing Kaiju research and drifting with Kaiju brains.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the San Francisco Shatterdome?
It serves as the main United States headquarters for the Pan-Pacific Defense Corps, situated along the Golden Gate in San Francisco Bay. This massive facility functions as a fortified city dedicated to building and launching Jaegers against the Kaiju threat.
What is the primary role of the Shatterdome?
The base acts as the central hub for constructing, maintaining, and deploying giant mechs known as Jaegers to fight monsters from the Breach. It also serves as a global symbol representing human unity during the war against the Kaiju.
Who commanded the San Francisco Shatterdome?
Stacker Pentecost led the facility as Commander, directing all military operations and Jaeger deployments from his position at the base. He worked closely with scientific teams to ensure the pilots and machines were ready for combat against the Kaiju.
Which famous Jaegers operated out of this location?
Gipsy Danger was the primary Jaeger stationed here, piloted by Raleigh Becket and Mako Mori during critical missions. While other international mechs joined the final battle, this base primarily focused on American defense operations.
What happens to the San Francisco Shatterdome in the end?
The facility is ultimately destroyed during the Final Battle when a massive Kaiju attacks the base while Gipsy Danger fights outside its walls. This event marks the fall of humanity's primary defense stronghold before the final victory at the Breach.
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