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{{Doom Eternal missions}}
 
{{Doom Eternal missions}}
The '''Fortress of Doom''' is a massive Sentinel space station, serving as a central hub and player base in [[Doom Eternal]]. It offers an in-game setting to display the Easter egg items collected by the player, unlock various items, as well as practice safe fights in the "Ripatorium".  
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The '''Fortress of Doom''' is a massive Sentinel space station, serving as a central hub and player base in [[Doom Eternal]]. It offers an in-game setting to display the [[Easter egg]] items collected by the player, unlock various items, as well as practice safe fights in the "Ripatorium".  
  
The player can obtain several weapons in the Fortress of Doom over the course of the game's story after specific missions; the [[flame belch]] is introduced after [[Hell on Earth (Doom Eternal)|Hell on Earth]], the [[Ice bomb]] is introduced after [[Exultia]], the [[Ballista]] is obtained after [[Doom Hunter Base]] and the [[Unmaykr]] is unlocked after obtaining six [[Empyrean Key]]s as early as after [[Taras Nabad]]. All of these weapons (barring the Unmaykr) are required for the story to progress.
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The player can obtain several weapons in the Fortress of Doom over the course of the game's story after specific missions; the [[flame belch]] is introduced after [[Hell on Earth (Doom Eternal)|Hell on Earth]], the [[ice bomb]] is introduced after [[Exultia]], the [[ballista]] is obtained after [[Doom Hunter Base]] and the [[Unmaykr]] is unlocked after obtaining six [[Empyrean Key]]s as early as after [[Taras Nabad]]. All of these weapons (barring the Unmaykr) are required for the story to progress.
  
 
Once the player has set their destination to [[Nekravol]], they will be warned that they cannot return to the Fortress of Doom until the end of the game.
 
Once the player has set their destination to [[Nekravol]], they will be warned that they cannot return to the Fortress of Doom until the end of the game.
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[[File:Fortress All Weapons.jpg|thumb|right|300px|All [[weapon]]s on display in the fortress.]]
 
[[File:Fortress All Weapons.jpg|thumb|right|300px|All [[weapon]]s on display in the fortress.]]
 
[[File:Fortress Crucible Power Supply.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The [[Crucible]] acting as the fortress's power supply.]]
 
[[File:Fortress Crucible Power Supply.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The [[Crucible]] acting as the fortress's power supply.]]
The Fortress of Doom is the [[Doom Slayer]]'s combined spaceship and base of operations. It was originally a [[Night Sentinel]] command station, built during the reign of King Danak. Despite the close involvement of the [[Maykr]]s in its construction, its primary systems appear to have been specifically intended for Argenta use. Regardless, the [[Khan Maykr]] still has influence over some of its subsystems, as can be seen when she remotely deactivates its power supply (which is replaced with the demonic [[Crucible]] by the Slayer, to the bemusement of [[Samuel Hayden]]). The fortress has no propulsion systems, and instead uses an unknown process utilizing Sentinel energy to manipulate space around itself in order to move.  
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The Fortress of Doom is the [[Doom Slayer]]'s combined spaceship and base of operations. It was originally a [[Night Sentinel]] command station, built during the reign of King Danak. Despite the close involvement of the [[Maykr]]s in its construction, its primary systems appear to have been specifically intended for Argenta use. Regardless, the [[Khan Maykr]] still has influence over some of its subsystems, as can be seen when she remotely deactivates its power supply (which is replaced with the demonic [[Crucible]] by the Slayer, to the bemusement of [[Samuel Hayden]]). The fortress has no propulsion systems, and instead uses an unknown process utilizing Sentinel energy to manipulate space around itself in order to move (similar to an {{wp|Alcubierre drive}}).  
  
 
According to [[VEGA]], the fortress is likely to be the last trace of what was once a much larger fleet.
 
According to [[VEGA]], the fortress is likely to be the last trace of what was once a much larger fleet.
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* ''The Power of Positive Ripping and Tearing'': ''{{wp|The Power of Positive Thinking}}'', by {{wp|Norman Vincent Peale}}.
 
* ''The Power of Positive Ripping and Tearing'': ''{{wp|The Power of Positive Thinking}}'', by {{wp|Norman Vincent Peale}}.
 
* ''The Very Hungry Cacodemon'': ''{{wp|The Very Hungry Caterpillar}}'', by {{wp|Eric Carle}}.
 
* ''The Very Hungry Cacodemon'': ''{{wp|The Very Hungry Caterpillar}}'', by {{wp|Eric Carle}}.
* ''Demon Farm'': ''{{wp|Animal Farm}}'', by ''{{wp|George Orwell}}''.
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* ''Demon Farm'': ''{{wp|Animal Farm}}'', by {{wp|George Orwell}}.
 
* ''The Great Gutsby'': ''{{wp|The Great Gatsby}}'', by {{wp|F. Scott Fitzgerald}}.
 
* ''The Great Gutsby'': ''{{wp|The Great Gatsby}}'', by {{wp|F. Scott Fitzgerald}}.
 
* ''To Kill a Mockingdemon'': ''{{wp|To Kill a Mockingbird}}'', by {{wp|Harper Lee}}.
 
* ''To Kill a Mockingdemon'': ''{{wp|To Kill a Mockingbird}}'', by {{wp|Harper Lee}}.
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Video games:
 
Video games:
 
* ''My Buddy Superfly'' by Hiro Miyamoto: ''{{wp|Daikatana}}''. The protagonist of this game was named Hiro Miyamoto. One of the NPC teammates was called Superfly Johnson. The phrase "I can't leave without my buddy Superfly", which was used to tell the player they had to make sure their AI companions were nearby before exiting the level, became a meme. The name of this character was, in turn, a reference to an old Doom fansite, "Abode of the Superfly".
 
* ''My Buddy Superfly'' by Hiro Miyamoto: ''{{wp|Daikatana}}''. The protagonist of this game was named Hiro Miyamoto. One of the NPC teammates was called Superfly Johnson. The phrase "I can't leave without my buddy Superfly", which was used to tell the player they had to make sure their AI companions were nearby before exiting the level, became a meme. The name of this character was, in turn, a reference to an old Doom fansite, "Abode of the Superfly".
* ''Why I'm So Great Pt. II'' by Dork Norkem: ''[[Duke Nukem 3D|Duke Nukem]]'' series. ''Duke Nukem II'' started with Duke in a TV show, presenting his new book "''Why I'm So Great''".
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* ''Why I'm So Great Pt. II'' by Dork Norkem: ''[[Duke Nukem 3D|Duke Nukem]]'' series. ''Duke Nukem II'' started with Duke in a TV show, presenting his new book "''Why I'm So Great''", and in ''{{wp|Duke Nukem Forever}}'', Duke signs a boy's copy of that book.
 
* ''Devilish Daggers & Other Assorted Pointy Objects'': ''{{wp|Devil Daggers}}''. An indie video game released the same year as ''Doom (2016)'', with a retro aesthetic and gameplay inspired by ''Doom'' and ''Quake''.
 
* ''Devilish Daggers & Other Assorted Pointy Objects'': ''{{wp|Devil Daggers}}''. An indie video game released the same year as ''Doom (2016)'', with a retro aesthetic and gameplay inspired by ''Doom'' and ''Quake''.
 
* ''LIANDRI - A Brief History of Interplanetary Industry'': ''{{wp|Unreal Tournament}}''. The Tournament is organized by the Liandri Mining Corporation.
 
* ''LIANDRI - A Brief History of Interplanetary Industry'': ''{{wp|Unreal Tournament}}''. The Tournament is organized by the Liandri Mining Corporation.
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* ''Cooking from Hell's Kitchen - Thy Flesh Consumed''. ''[[The Ultimate Doom]]''. [[Thy Flesh Consumed]] is the name of the fourth episode added to Doom for its retail release. In addition, ''{{wp|Hell's Kitchen}}'' is the title of a reality television show which involves cooking.
 
* ''Cooking from Hell's Kitchen - Thy Flesh Consumed''. ''[[The Ultimate Doom]]''. [[Thy Flesh Consumed]] is the name of the fourth episode added to Doom for its retail release. In addition, ''{{wp|Hell's Kitchen}}'' is the title of a reality television show which involves cooking.
 
* ''2 Prey or Not 2 Prey''. ''{{wp|Prey (2006 video game)|Prey}}''. This game had {{wp|Prey 2|a sequel}}, long in development hell, that was ultimately canceled by [[Bethesda]]. An {{wp|Prey (2017 video game)|unrelated game}} was later released by a different studio, simply titled ''Prey'' rather than ''Prey 2''.
 
* ''2 Prey or Not 2 Prey''. ''{{wp|Prey (2006 video game)|Prey}}''. This game had {{wp|Prey 2|a sequel}}, long in development hell, that was ultimately canceled by [[Bethesda]]. An {{wp|Prey (2017 video game)|unrelated game}} was later released by a different studio, simply titled ''Prey'' rather than ''Prey 2''.
* ''Vault Dweller's Survival Guide - Preparing Yourself and Your Loved Ones For the Inevitable Nuclear Apocalypse''. {{wp|Fallout (series)|''Fallout'' series}}. The setting's premise is that just before a devastating World War III, many people were selected to take refuge in secure underground shelters, called "Vaults". These people and their descendants are referred to as "Vault Dwellers".
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* ''Vault Dweller's Survival Guide - Preparing Yourself and Your Loved Ones For the Inevitable Nuclear Apocalypse''. [[falloutwiki:Fallout series|''Fallout'' series]]. The setting's premise is that just before the Great War, a worldwide catacylismic nuclear event where many took refuge in secure underground shelters called "vaults". These people and their descendants are referred to as "Vault Dwellers."
 
* '' Nuka-Cola - A History from the Atomic Age of Flavor''. ''Fallout'' series. Nuka-Cola is the number-one brand of soft drinks in this setting.
 
* '' Nuka-Cola - A History from the Atomic Age of Flavor''. ''Fallout'' series. Nuka-Cola is the number-one brand of soft drinks in this setting.
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* ''Mr. Fuzzy'' and ''Teddy Fear''. ''Fallout'' series. A gold tie [[falloutwiki:Mr. Fuzzy|Mr. Fuzzy]] plush is found on the first level "Hell on Earth" and a [[falloutwiki:Teddy Fear|Teddy Fear bear]] appears on the fifth level "Super Gore Nest."
  
In addition to the jokes, there is one large book entitled "''how to comb your mustache''" by "Clifton M. Fischbach". This is actually a homage to the late father of popular YouTuber {{wp|Markiplier}}.
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In addition to the jokes, there is one large book entitled "''how to comb your mustache''" by "Clifton M. Fischbach". This is actually a homage to the late father of popular {{wp|YouTuber}} {{wp|Markiplier}}.
  
 
Commander Keen's skull, helmet, and [[keenwiki:Neural Stunner|neural stunner]] are stored on top of the bookshelf. The lower shelves contain Slayer-branded game consoles and several classic id Software game boxes, including the original ''Doom'' and ''Doom II'', ''[[Quake]]'', and ''{{wp|Quake III Arena}}''.
 
Commander Keen's skull, helmet, and [[keenwiki:Neural Stunner|neural stunner]] are stored on top of the bookshelf. The lower shelves contain Slayer-branded game consoles and several classic id Software game boxes, including the original ''Doom'' and ''Doom II'', ''[[Quake]]'', and ''{{wp|Quake III Arena}}''.
  
 
===Records===
 
===Records===
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{{Main|Doom Eternal albums}}
 
Sixteen vinyl records are hidden throughout the levels. Finding them adds a corresponding poster to the Fortress of Doom. The records are of songs from various [[id Software]] games.
 
Sixteen vinyl records are hidden throughout the levels. Finding them adds a corresponding poster to the Fortress of Doom. The records are of songs from various [[id Software]] games.
 
{| {{prettytable}}
 
! Song !! Composed by !! Game !! Location
 
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| [[Doom music|At Doom's Gate]] || [[Robert Prince]] || [[Doom]] || [[Exultia]]
 
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| [[Doom II music|Into Sandy's City]] || [[Robert Prince]] || [[Doom II]] || [[Cultist Base]]
 
|-
 
| {{vgmpf|Shadows Don't Scare Commander Keen!!}}<ref group="recnotes" name="keen"/> || [[Robert Prince]] || [[keenwiki:Keen 4: Secret of the Oracle|Commander Keen 4]] || [[Doom Hunter Base]]
 
|-
 
| Main Theme || {{wp|Tweaker (band)|Tweaker}} || [[Doom 3]] || [[Super Gore Nest]]
 
|-
 
| {{vgmpf|Wondering About My Loved Ones}} || [[Robert Prince]] || [[Wolfenstein 3D]] || Super Gore Nest
 
|-
 
| Quad Machine || {{wp|Sascha Dikiciyan|Sonic Mayhem}} || {{wp|Quake II}} || [[ARC Complex]]
 
|-
 
| Intro || {{wp|Front Line Assembly}} || {{wp|Quake III Arena}} || ARC Complex
 
|-
 
| [[Doom 64 music|Intro]] || [[Aubrey Hodges]] || [[Doom 64]] || [[Mars Core]]
 
|-
 
| Goroth || [[Chris Vrenna]] & [[Andrew Hulshult]] || {{wp|Quake Champions}} || Mars Core
 
|-
 
| [[Doom (Original Game Soundtrack)|BFG Division]] (Removed)  || [[Mick Gordon]] || [[Doom (2016)]] || [[Taras Nabad]]
 
|-
 
| Rage || {{wp|Sascha Dikiciyan|Sonic Mayhem}} || {{wp|Quake II}} || Taras Nabad
 
|-
 
| {{vgmpf|You've Got to Eat Your Vegetables!!}} || [[Robert Prince]] || [[keenwiki:Keen 4: Secret of the Oracle|Commander Keen 4]] || [[Nekravol]]
 
|-
 
| [[Doom (Original Game Soundtrack)|Flesh and Metal]] || [[Mick Gordon]] || [[Doom (2016)]] || [[Nekravol - Part II]]
 
|-
 
| {{vgmpf|Get Them Before They Get You}} || [[Robert Prince]] || [[Wolfenstein 3D]] || Nekravol - Part II
 
|-
 
| Descent into Cerberon || {{wp|Sascha Dikiciyan|Sonic Mayhem}} || {{wp|Quake II}} || [[Urdak]]
 
|-
 
| [[Doom (Original Game Soundtrack)|Rip and Tear]] || [[Mick Gordon]] || [[Doom (2016)]] || Urdak
 
|}
 
 
===Notes===
 
<references group="recnotes">
 
<ref name="keen">This is actually a cover of "{{vgmpf|Spiro Grip Me Tighter}}" from Commander Keen 5.</ref>
 
</references>
 
  
 
==Demon toys==
 
==Demon toys==
 
[[File:Fortress All Toys.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Complete toy collection.]]
 
[[File:Fortress All Toys.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Complete toy collection.]]
Demon toys can be collected throughout the levels. Activating one of the demon toys allows to open the model viewer for the monster in question.
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{{Main|Doom Eternal toys}}
{| {{prettytable}}
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29 demon toys and one slayer toy can be collected throughout the levels. When the player collects all 30, the 31st, the Icon of Sin, appears in its spot with the rest of the toys. Activating one of the demon toys allows the player to open the model viewer for the character in question.
! Monster !! Category || Level
 
|-
 
| [[Arachnotron (Doom Eternal)|Arachnotron]] || Heavy || Exultia
 
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| [[Arch-vile (Doom Eternal)|Arch-vile]] || Super Heavy || Nekravol - Part II
 
|-
 
| [[Baron of Hell (Doom Eternal)|Baron of Hell]] || Super Heavy || Nekravol
 
|-
 
| [[Cacodemon (Doom Eternal)|Cacodemon]] || Heavy || Exultia
 
|-
 
| [[Carcass]] || Heavy || Mars Core
 
|-
 
| [[Cueball]] || Ambient || ARC Complex
 
|-
 
| [[Cyber-mancubus (Doom Eternal)|Cyber-mancubus]] || Heavy || Taras Nabad
 
|-
 
| [[Doom hunter]] || Super Heavy || Nekravol
 
|-
 
| [[Doom's protagonist#Doom Eternal|Doom Slayer]] || Our Hero || [[Hell on Earth (Doom Eternal)|Hell on Earth]]
 
|-
 
| [[Dread knight]] || Heavy || Nekravol - Part II
 
|-
 
| [[Gargoyle (Doom Eternal)|Gargoyle]] || Fodder || Cultist Base
 
|-
 
| [[Gladiator]] || Boss || Nekravol
 
|-
 
| [[Hell knight (Doom Eternal)|Hell knight]] || Heavy || Doom Hunter Base
 
|-
 
| [[Icon of Sin (Doom Eternal)|Icon of Sin]] || Boss || Automatic after finding all other toys
 
|-
 
| [[Imp (Doom Eternal)|Imp]] || Fodder || Hell on Earth
 
|-
 
| [[Khan Maykr]] || Boss || [[Urdak]]
 
|-
 
| [[Lost soul (Doom Eternal)|Lost soul]] || Fodder || Doom Hunter Base
 
|-
 
| [[Mancubus (Doom Eternal)|Mancubus]] || Heavy || ARC Complex
 
|-
 
| [[Marauder]] || Super Heavy || Taras Nabad
 
|-
 
| [[Maykr drone]] || Fodder || Urdak
 
|-
 
| [[Mecha zombie]] || Fodder || Super Gore Nest
 
|-
 
| [[Pain elemental (Doom Eternal)|Pain elemental]] || Heavy || Taras Nabad
 
|-
 
| [[Pinky (Doom Eternal)|Pinky]] || Heavy || Mars Core
 
|-
 
| [[Prowler (Doom Eternal)|Prowler]] || Heavy || Mars Core
 
|-
 
| [[Revenant (Doom Eternal)|Revenant]] || Heavy || Super Gore Nest
 
|-
 
| [[Soldier (Blaster)]] || Fodder || Cultist Base
 
|-
 
| [[Soldier (Shield)]] || Fodder || Super Gore Nest
 
|-
 
| [[Spectre (Doom Eternal)|Spectre]] || Heavy || Urdak
 
|-
 
| [[Tyrant]] || Super Heavy || Nekravol - Part II
 
|-
 
| [[Whiplash]] || Heavy || ARC Complex
 
|-
 
| [[Zombie (Doom Eternal)|Zombie]] || Fodder || Hell on Earth
 
|}
 
  
 
==Collectibles==
 
==Collectibles==
The Fortress of Doom contains several collectible items. In total, there is one codex page, two [[Doom Eternal cheat codes|cheat codes]], two modbots, three [[Slayer skins]], five [[Praetor suit point]]s, three [[sentinel crystal]]s, and the Unmaykr.
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The Fortress of Doom contains several collectible items, as well as the [[Unmaykr]] and three [[Slayer skin]]s.
 
 
Many of these collectibles are in locked rooms that require Sentinel Batteries to open; these can be found as collectibles and by completing challenges. A total of 22 batteries are needed to open all the doors.
 
 
 
===Sentinel crystals===
 
* On the bridge next to the console, mandatory for game progress.
 
* Two on the lower floor near the Maykr device, one in each locked room.
 
 
 
===Codex page===
 
* In the Slayer's room, available after completing Exultia.
 
 
 
===Praetor suit tokens===
 
* In the corridor below the main deck, mandatory for game progress.  
 
 
 
===Modbots===
 
  
===Slayer skins===
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The Unmaykr is sealed inside a containment device at the back of the fortress, on the middle floor. It can be obtained after completing [[Taras Nabad]], provided that all six [[Empyrean Key]]s have been obtained by completing the [[Slayer Gate]] encounters.
  
===Cheat codes===
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* Two [[modbot]]s
*'''All Runes''': In the room with the Praetor (2016) skin, go through the open window to the left and carefully move along the edge until you find a small cave to the side. The cheat code is inside.  
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*# Both modbots can be found behind the Unmaykr containment chamber, each requiring two Sentinel batteries to unlock.
*'''Fully Upgraded Suit''': After [[Sentinel Prime]], shoot the red button hidden on one of the stained glass windows to the right of the Unmaykr's containment unit. Doing so will activate a bouncing platform leading into an air vent in the ceiling, where the code can be found.
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* Three [[Sentinel crystal]]s
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*# To the right of the console on the main bridge. Taking it is mandatory for game progress.
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*# Two crystals can be found on the bottom floor at the back of the fortress, each requiring two Sentinel batteries to unlock.
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* Five [[Praetor suit point]]s
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*# A [[Night Sentinel]] spirit appears behind the Unmaykr containment chamber after using the Ripatorium for the first time. Taking it is mandatory for game progress.
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*# Two more Night Sentinels can be found behind the Unmaykr containment chamber, each requiring two Sentinel batteries to unlock.
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*# Two Night Sentinels can be found behind the doorways either side of the [[Atlan]] torso, each requiring two Sentinel batteries to unlock.
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* One [[Codex]] page
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*# "The Fortress of Doom" - inside the Slayer's private room, available after completing [[Exultia]].
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* Two [[Doom Eternal cheat codes|cheat codes]]
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*# "All Runes" - Enter the tower containing the "original Praetor suit" skin then turn left to see a hole in the wall. Step backwards out of this hole and you will see a doorway at the base of the tower as you fall. [[Dash]] into it to find the question mark.
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*# "Fully Upgraded Suit" - After completing the Sentinel Prime level, go to the room with the demonic Crucible then look up and right to see a stained-glass window with a red button. Shoot the button to activate a launcher that will propel you up to a vent leading to the question mark.
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* Three Slayer skins
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*# "Classic Doom marine" - on the top floor at the back of the fortress, requiring two Sentinel batteries to unlock.
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*# "Sentinel Training armor" - inside the left-hand tower outside the fortress, requiring two Sentinel batteries to unlock.
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*# "Original Praetor suit" - inside the right-hand tower outside the fortress, requiring two Sentinel batteries to unlock.
  
*After [[Hell on Earth (Doom Eternal)|Hell on Earth]], one sentinel crystal is available on the bridge.
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==Inspiration and development==
*After [[Exultia]], the "Fortress of Doom" codex page and one Praetor token become obtainable.
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A late beta build of the level featured in a video interview with director [[Hugo Martin]] by IGN. One notable difference is that the desktop wallpaper of the Slayer's custom gaming PC consisted of a screenshot from ''{{wp|Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus}}'', presumably meant to be a photograph taken by B.J. Blazkowicz and retained by the Slayer.{{cite web|author=Martin, Hugo|title=DOOM Eternal: A Tour of the Doom Slayer's Man Cave (Fortress of Doom) - IGN First|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdWpFGTzBr4&t=721s|publication=YouTube|publishdate=14 Feb 2020|accessdate=13 Dec 2022}} An unknown glitch in the game is capable of making this beta wallpaper appear in the final version of the game.{{cite web|author=u/axwieldr|title=Stopped playing eternal for about half a year and came back to it today. Has the slayers PC always looked like this????|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/Doom/comments/zgyx1n/stopped_playing_eternal_for_about_half_a_year_and/|publication=Reddit|publishdate=9 Dec 2022|accessdate=13 Dec 2022}}
*After [[Doom Hunter Base]], a number of other items become unlockable, requiring two sentinel batteries each. These items include the "all runes" cheat code, the two modbots, three Slayer skins, as well as the remaining sentinel crystals and praetor tokens. In total, eighteen batteries are required to unlock them all.
 
*After [[Sentinel Prime]], the "fully upgraded suit" cheat code becomes available.
 
*After [[Taras Nabad]], if all six [[Empyrean Key]]s have been collected from the various [[Slayer Gate]]s, the [[Unmaykr]] can be unlocked.
 
  
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
[[File:familyphoto.jpg|thumb|A photo of an unknown family.]]
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[[File:Familyphoto.jpg|thumb|A photo of the Slayer's family.]]
* On the floor in the Slayer's room, there is a torn photograph showing a woman, child, and a third figure whose face cannot be seen. The implications of this are not known.
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* On the floor in the Slayer's room, there is a torn photograph showing a woman, child, and a third figure whose face cannot be seen. According to [[Hugo Martin]], this was the Slayer's family.
 
* On the Slayer's desk, the pizzas and snacks are of the same brand as those in [[Olivia Pierce]]'s room in Doom (2016).
 
* On the Slayer's desk, the pizzas and snacks are of the same brand as those in [[Olivia Pierce]]'s room in Doom (2016).
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* Activating the launcher leading to the Fully Upgraded Suit cheat will play the "door opening" sound from the original Doom, and dropping down to the cheat code plays the "door closing" sound as the launcher deactivates.
  
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
<gallery mode=nolines widths="250px" heights="141px">
 
<gallery mode=nolines widths="250px" heights="141px">
doomroom1.jpg|Beside the Slayer's desk is a [[cleaning robot]], normally only seen in ARC bases.
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doomroom1.jpg|Beside the Slayer's desk is a [[cleaning robot]], normally only seen in ARC and UAC bases.
doomroomrig.jpg|A rig in the doom slayer's room with the Doom (2016) Praedor Suit at the center. A cleaning robot can be seen in the corner.
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doomroomrig.jpg|A rig in the Doom Slayer's room with the torso from the original Praetor suit at the center. A cleaning robot can be seen in the corner.
doomroomdaisy.jpg|A painting of the Doom Slayer with [[Daisy]].
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doomroomdaisy.jpg|A painting of the Slayer with [[Daisy]].
doomroom2soundtrack.jpg|The record sleeve for the soundtrack to Doom (2016), found on the Doom Slayer's desk.
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doomroom2soundtrack.jpg|The record sleeve for the soundtrack to Doom (2016), found on the Slayer's desk.
 
doomroom3.jpg|"Abomination" comic.
 
doomroom3.jpg|"Abomination" comic.
 
doomroom4.jpg|"Kadingir Hunter" comic.
 
doomroom4.jpg|"Kadingir Hunter" comic.
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doomroom8.jpg|"Demonology Today" magazine, with some snack food in the background.
 
doomroom8.jpg|"Demonology Today" magazine, with some snack food in the background.
 
doomroom9.jpg|Another issue of "Kadingir Hunter" comic.
 
doomroom9.jpg|Another issue of "Kadingir Hunter" comic.
doom_guitars.jpg|A trio of guitars hanging on the wall.
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doom guitars.jpg|A trio of guitars hanging on the wall.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  

Latest revision as of 06:39, 29 January 2024

Doom Eternal missions
The Ancient Gods, Part One
The Ancient Gods, Part Two

The Fortress of Doom is a massive Sentinel space station, serving as a central hub and player base in Doom Eternal. It offers an in-game setting to display the Easter egg items collected by the player, unlock various items, as well as practice safe fights in the "Ripatorium".

The player can obtain several weapons in the Fortress of Doom over the course of the game's story after specific missions; the flame belch is introduced after Hell on Earth, the ice bomb is introduced after Exultia, the ballista is obtained after Doom Hunter Base and the Unmaykr is unlocked after obtaining six Empyrean Keys as early as after Taras Nabad. All of these weapons (barring the Unmaykr) are required for the story to progress.

Once the player has set their destination to Nekravol, they will be warned that they cannot return to the Fortress of Doom until the end of the game.

Lore[edit]

All weapons on display in the fortress.
The Crucible acting as the fortress's power supply.

The Fortress of Doom is the Doom Slayer's combined spaceship and base of operations. It was originally a Night Sentinel command station, built during the reign of King Danak. Despite the close involvement of the Maykrs in its construction, its primary systems appear to have been specifically intended for Argenta use. Regardless, the Khan Maykr still has influence over some of its subsystems, as can be seen when she remotely deactivates its power supply (which is replaced with the demonic Crucible by the Slayer, to the bemusement of Samuel Hayden). The fortress has no propulsion systems, and instead uses an unknown process utilizing Sentinel energy to manipulate space around itself in order to move (similar to an Alcubierre drive).

According to VEGA, the fortress is likely to be the last trace of what was once a much larger fleet.

Easter eggs[edit]

The portrait of the Slayer holding his pet bunny Daisy was originally a piece of fan art created by Ian Nielsen (Xous) [1] and placed into the game after an initiative from id Software's Kathleen Tigue.

The two original Doom games are both playable on the computer: Doom is unlocked by collecting all 14 cheat code diskettes in the main game (two are hidden in the fortress itself), and Doom II is unlocked by entering the password "FLYNNTAGGART" when prompted.

The skateboard is a reference to Doomguy's presence in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 as an unlockable character.

Bookshelf[edit]

The Doom Slayer's library is filled with Doom-themed parodies of classic literature (most of them simply shoehorning "slay", "rip and tear", "demon", "guts", or a level name from Doom (2016) in the title) and references to other video games.

Literature:

Video games:

  • My Buddy Superfly by Hiro Miyamoto: Daikatana. The protagonist of this game was named Hiro Miyamoto. One of the NPC teammates was called Superfly Johnson. The phrase "I can't leave without my buddy Superfly", which was used to tell the player they had to make sure their AI companions were nearby before exiting the level, became a meme. The name of this character was, in turn, a reference to an old Doom fansite, "Abode of the Superfly".
  • Why I'm So Great Pt. II by Dork Norkem: Duke Nukem series. Duke Nukem II started with Duke in a TV show, presenting his new book "Why I'm So Great", and in Duke Nukem Forever, Duke signs a boy's copy of that book.
  • Devilish Daggers & Other Assorted Pointy Objects: Devil Daggers. An indie video game released the same year as Doom (2016), with a retro aesthetic and gameplay inspired by Doom and Quake.
  • LIANDRI - A Brief History of Interplanetary Industry: Unreal Tournament. The Tournament is organized by the Liandri Mining Corporation.
  • Von Braun - Onboard AI System Technical Manual: System Shock 2. The Von Braun is the spaceship in which the game starts. Its AI, named Xerxes, was taken over by enemies, and shutting down Xerxes is a major goal in the game.
  • Mesa Science Monthly - Predicting Unforeseen Consequences: Half-Life. The game is set in the Black Mesa Research Facility. "Unforeseen Consequences" is the name of the first "real" level of the game, after the introduction part is over. In addition, it appears as a phrase in later sequels.
  • U-NAT-CO Training Manual: Bomb Defusal: Deus Ex. The UNATCO (acronym for "United Nations Anti-Terrorist COalition") is the organization the protagonist, JC Denton, works for at the start of the game. The reaction of the protagonist when a bomb is found in a helicopter has become a meme.
  • The Spear of Destiny: A Post-War Deconstruction: Wolfenstein 3D. The commercial game made with the same engine and mostly the same assets is entitled Spear of Destiny.
  • Living With Rage - and Other Common Emotions in the Apocalyptic Wasteland: Rage. The game does take place in an apocalyptic wasteland.
  • THE STROGG: A Transdimensional Field Study: Quake II. The Strogg are the enemies in that game, an empire of evil cyborgs invading other planets with teleportation technology to stripmine them of resources and forcibly converting their denizens into more mind-controlled cyborgs for their armies. The BFG-10000 also resembles the Strogg's Big Gun weapon system.
  • RET-CONNED: The Life and Times of Flynn Taggart: Doom novels. The main protagonist in the official novelization of the classic Doom games is called Flynn Taggart. The story in these novels rapidly diverges greatly from the game, however, effectively retconning everything. "FLYNNTAGGART" is also the password to unlock Doom II as mentioned above.
  • From Nopefish to Dopefish: The Dope Tale: Commander Keen IV. The Dopefish from that game, originally described as a ravenous idiot, has managed to find its way into cameo appearances into many other games: a true success story.
  • Tei Tenga - Offworld Travel Guide: Doom Bible. The fictional planet of Tei Tenga was the originally-planned setting for Doom, before the action was moved to the moons of Mars.
  • Cooking from Hell's Kitchen - Thy Flesh Consumed. The Ultimate Doom. Thy Flesh Consumed is the name of the fourth episode added to Doom for its retail release. In addition, Hell's Kitchen is the title of a reality television show which involves cooking.
  • 2 Prey or Not 2 Prey. Prey. This game had a sequel, long in development hell, that was ultimately canceled by Bethesda. An unrelated game was later released by a different studio, simply titled Prey rather than Prey 2.
  • Vault Dweller's Survival Guide - Preparing Yourself and Your Loved Ones For the Inevitable Nuclear Apocalypse. Fallout series. The setting's premise is that just before the Great War, a worldwide catacylismic nuclear event where many took refuge in secure underground shelters called "vaults". These people and their descendants are referred to as "Vault Dwellers."
  • Nuka-Cola - A History from the Atomic Age of Flavor. Fallout series. Nuka-Cola is the number-one brand of soft drinks in this setting.
  • Mr. Fuzzy and Teddy Fear. Fallout series. A gold tie Mr. Fuzzy plush is found on the first level "Hell on Earth" and a Teddy Fear bear appears on the fifth level "Super Gore Nest."

In addition to the jokes, there is one large book entitled "how to comb your mustache" by "Clifton M. Fischbach". This is actually a homage to the late father of popular YouTuber Markiplier.

Commander Keen's skull, helmet, and neural stunner are stored on top of the bookshelf. The lower shelves contain Slayer-branded game consoles and several classic id Software game boxes, including the original Doom and Doom II, Quake, and Quake III Arena.

Records[edit]

Main article: Doom Eternal albums

Sixteen vinyl records are hidden throughout the levels. Finding them adds a corresponding poster to the Fortress of Doom. The records are of songs from various id Software games.

Demon toys[edit]

Complete toy collection.
Main article: Doom Eternal toys

29 demon toys and one slayer toy can be collected throughout the levels. When the player collects all 30, the 31st, the Icon of Sin, appears in its spot with the rest of the toys. Activating one of the demon toys allows the player to open the model viewer for the character in question.

Collectibles[edit]

The Fortress of Doom contains several collectible items, as well as the Unmaykr and three Slayer skins.

The Unmaykr is sealed inside a containment device at the back of the fortress, on the middle floor. It can be obtained after completing Taras Nabad, provided that all six Empyrean Keys have been obtained by completing the Slayer Gate encounters.

  • Two modbots
    1. Both modbots can be found behind the Unmaykr containment chamber, each requiring two Sentinel batteries to unlock.
  • Three Sentinel crystals
    1. To the right of the console on the main bridge. Taking it is mandatory for game progress.
    2. Two crystals can be found on the bottom floor at the back of the fortress, each requiring two Sentinel batteries to unlock.
  • Five Praetor suit points
    1. A Night Sentinel spirit appears behind the Unmaykr containment chamber after using the Ripatorium for the first time. Taking it is mandatory for game progress.
    2. Two more Night Sentinels can be found behind the Unmaykr containment chamber, each requiring two Sentinel batteries to unlock.
    3. Two Night Sentinels can be found behind the doorways either side of the Atlan torso, each requiring two Sentinel batteries to unlock.
  • One Codex page
    1. "The Fortress of Doom" - inside the Slayer's private room, available after completing Exultia.
  • Two cheat codes
    1. "All Runes" - Enter the tower containing the "original Praetor suit" skin then turn left to see a hole in the wall. Step backwards out of this hole and you will see a doorway at the base of the tower as you fall. Dash into it to find the question mark.
    2. "Fully Upgraded Suit" - After completing the Sentinel Prime level, go to the room with the demonic Crucible then look up and right to see a stained-glass window with a red button. Shoot the button to activate a launcher that will propel you up to a vent leading to the question mark.
  • Three Slayer skins
    1. "Classic Doom marine" - on the top floor at the back of the fortress, requiring two Sentinel batteries to unlock.
    2. "Sentinel Training armor" - inside the left-hand tower outside the fortress, requiring two Sentinel batteries to unlock.
    3. "Original Praetor suit" - inside the right-hand tower outside the fortress, requiring two Sentinel batteries to unlock.

Inspiration and development[edit]

A late beta build of the level featured in a video interview with director Hugo Martin by IGN. One notable difference is that the desktop wallpaper of the Slayer's custom gaming PC consisted of a screenshot from Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, presumably meant to be a photograph taken by B.J. Blazkowicz and retained by the Slayer.[2] An unknown glitch in the game is capable of making this beta wallpaper appear in the final version of the game.[3]

Trivia[edit]

A photo of the Slayer's family.
  • On the floor in the Slayer's room, there is a torn photograph showing a woman, child, and a third figure whose face cannot be seen. According to Hugo Martin, this was the Slayer's family.
  • On the Slayer's desk, the pizzas and snacks are of the same brand as those in Olivia Pierce's room in Doom (2016).
  • Activating the launcher leading to the Fully Upgraded Suit cheat will play the "door opening" sound from the original Doom, and dropping down to the cheat code plays the "door closing" sound as the launcher deactivates.

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. Xous (23 March 2020). "I wanted to hold off on addressing this..." Twitter. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
  2. Martin, Hugo (14 February 2020). "DOOM Eternal: A Tour of the Doom Slayer's Man Cave (Fortress of Doom) - IGN First." YouTube. Retrieved 13 December 2022.
  3. u/axwieldr (9 December 2022). "Stopped playing eternal for about half a year and came back to it today. Has the slayers PC always looked like this????" Reddit. Retrieved 13 December 2022.