Javelin is a powerhouse directing ballistic missiles with her rocket launcher, clearing enemies with a bang while providing ammo for her team.
Profile
Javelin is a Norwegian mercenary with a "Viking background".
During the Javelin update trailer, it is revealed that Javelin is sent into London on behalf of her 'employers' in order to test some new hardware developed by the company (this hardware likely being the rocket launcher and smart ammo dispensing armour which are her two main abilities)
Abilities
Rocket Launcher
A two mode rocket launcher with a short warm-up that can either be fired in standard or guided fire mode. With standard mode the rocket is sent in a straight line. In guided mode Javelin has the ability to control the missile for a short time. The rocket its self has 20hp but can deal a maximum 400hp worth of damage on impact. The rocket has a 30 second cooldown.
The guided feature of this rocket launcher can be disabled with use of Phantom's EMP ability.
Smart ammo dispensing armour
Javelin has a new way to give out ammo to her team, this being her ammo dispensing armour, and is the only ammo giving ability that requires no manual interaction to use as the ability automatically gives out ammo when Javelin is within range of teammates.
Javelin's ability also gives herself ammo, however it is only one magazine at a time and has a long cooldown, however it is common for a javelin player to never run out of ammo, especially with the SHAR-C due to it's slower rate of fire compared to other AR primaries in game.
This ability can be completely disabled with use of Phantom's EMP ability
These are generated loadout cards. You can hover over the augments to view stats and click on the weapons to learn more about each weapon. You can also learn how loadout cards get their name here.
It does not go like a rocket because I already have rockets that go like rocket because that is what they are. (Special Taunt 1)
Trivia
General
Game files have existed for Javelin since early Alpha, but has not been playable till Open Beta.
According to the Splash Damage development team, Javelin is one of the first characters to receive extra detail. [1] Stating:
"As the flow of the Dirty Bomb team becomes more skilled and efficient as it scales up, players will begin to see more intricate designs." [1]
Upon firing a rocket, Javelin has a chance of saying 'Haduken', which is an obvious reference to Street Fighter's Ryu's Attack.
Bio
According to the original developer post Javelin is a fan of Lutefisk, a traditional dish of some Nordic countries made from aged stockfish or dried/salted whitefish and lye.
On Javelin's background and design Nerd1princess, Lead of Art at Splash Damage said:
Javelin is an explosives specialist and she has a strong military background. She's a very tough girl... with a unique mix of strength and abilities. She's also an interesting character visually, and quite different from the other female characters.
–Nerd1princess, Lead of Art at Splash Damage Team [1]
Javelin's Rocket Launcher has the code GC 92149, 451 aa01, 30P N72 LAW, SAF XC2025. As indicated by the ability's preview image. [1]
Javelin's Rocket Launcher appears to be based on the "M72 LAW", which stands for "Light Anti-Tank Weapon"
The current producer of the "M72 LAW" is a Norwegian/Finish Aerospace and Defence group by the name "Nordic Ammunition Company" or "NAMMO"; a subsidiary of Nammo Talley, Inc. in Arizona.
The grip attached to the front is a Mission First Tactical Folding Grip.
Javelin's Rocket Launcher is considered an Experimental Weapon, with the warning code "X-CGa".
Javelin's Rocket Launcher has the number "142" on the side
Tips & Tricks
Countering
It's possible to shoot down Javelin's rockets, if you're fast enough.
Turtle has the ability to block one rocket projectile with his shield.
Recharge: 10 second reduction to Rocket Launcher recharge.
