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| Topic Started: Dec 3 2009, 09:15 PM (222 Views) | |
| Vaelyis | Dec 3 2009, 09:15 PM Post #1 |
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DRONE The Locust Drone (referred to as 'Grubs' by the Gears) is the basic foot soldier of the Locust Horde. They are brutish foes, but they're cunning enough to use cover and teamwork effectively. Drones frequently attack in sizable numbers, meaning that you need to watch out for flank attacks. It's best to deal with Drones at medium range, where most of their weaponry is only moderately dangerous, and you aren't at risk of getting overwhelmed by their numbers. Drones have by far the largest variety of subtypes. Beyond normal Drones, you can expect to encounter the fallowing variants: Grappler Drones than can swing hooks up to reach you in elevated positions; Bolter Drones armed with a Boltok that movie more quickly but have less health; and occasionally, a Drone with a Lancer, or manning a Troika. All of these are more dangerous than the normal Locust soldier that uses Hammerburst. Locust Drones are the most common enemies in Gears of War. They generally attack in groups of three or four and rely heavily on the Hammerburst and Lancer weapons. Drones use cover and try to keep a safe distance from their foes. As their name implies, Drones are among the less intelligent of the Locust Horde and rarely seek to flank or use sophisticated battle tactics. They prefer to attack en masse and hope their sheer numbers win the day. You can deal with Drones any number of ways, depending on how many there are and the situation. It's often very easy to flank around a Drone's side and get a clean shot or a chainsaw opportunity. Despite their relative shortcomings, Drones are accurate marksmen. It's imperative to use cover when you deal with them, else you'll get riddled with gunfire. VITALS WEAPONRY Hammerburst, Lancer, Boltok Pistol, Mortar HEALTH 900—Base 350—Bolter 700—Gunner 500—Grappler Drone COVER Drones use cover much like Gears, hiding out and occasionally taking aimed shots or blindfiring. They are reasonably mobile, and you can expect to see them shift their positions from whenever they emerge to advance on your team's location. Beware of getting caught out in the open if Drones are pushing on your position. You can get cut down quickly if you're targeted by several Drones at once. |
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