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{{Cabal infobox
{{Cabal infobox
|image= [[File:Colossus (RL).png|300px]]
|image= [[File:D2 Colossus Render 1.jpg|300px]]
|name= Colossus
|name= Colossus
|species= [[Cabal]]
|Species= [[Cabal]]
|legion(s)= [[Red Legion]] <br> [[Loyalists]] <br> [[Imperial Cabal]] <br> [[Shadow Legion]]
|Legion(s)= [[Red Legion]] <br> [[Loyalists]] <br> [[Cabal Deserters]] <br> [[Imperial Cabal]]
|role(s)= Elite Heavy Infantry
|Role(s)= Elite Heavy Infantry
|weapon(s)= {{icon|Arc}} [[Cabal Slug Launcher]] (common) <br> {{icon|Solar}} [[Heavy Slug Thrower|Power Slug Thrower]] (uncommon) <br> {{icon|Arc}} Cabal Cluster Missiles
|Mission(s)=
|abilities= {{icon|Arc}} [[Absorption Shield]] {{C|high difficulty}} <br> Blinding Effect <br> Slowness Debuff <br> High Durability <br> Limited Flight <br> {{icon|Kinetic}} Quake
|Height= 9'1
|Weight= 800+ lbs.
|Weapon(s)= [[Cabal Slug Launcher]] (common) <br> [[Heavy Slug Thrower]] (uncommon) <br> [[Arc]] Cabal Cluster Missiles
|Abilities= [[Arc]] [[Absorption Shield]] {{C|high difficulty}} <br> Blinding Effect <br> Slowness Debuff <br> High Durability <br> Limited Flight <br> Quake Attack
}}
}}
|title2 = Destiny
|title2 = Destiny
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{{Cabal infobox
{{Cabal infobox
|image= [[File:Grimoire Colossus.jpg|300px]]
|image= [[File:Destiny-CabalColossus.jpg|300px]]
|name= Colossus
|name= Colossus
|species= [[Cabal]]
|Species= [[Cabal]]
|legion(s)= [[Blind Legion]] <br> [[Dust Giants]] <br> [[Sand Eaters]] <br> [[Siege Dancers]] <br> [[Skyburners]] <br> [[Broken Legion]]
|Legion(s)= [[Blind Legion]] <br> [[Dust Giants]] <br> [[Sand Eaters]] <br> [[Siege Dancers]] <br> [[Skyburners]] <br> [[Broken Legion]]
|role(s)= Elite Heavy Infantry
|Role(s)= Elite Heavy Infantry
|weapon(s)= {{icon|Solar}} [[Heavy Slug Thrower]] <br> {{icon|Solar}} Cabal Cluster Missiles
|Mission(s)=
|abilities= High Durability <br> {{icon|Kinetic}} Quake
|Height= 9'1
|Weight= 800+ lbs.
|Weapon(s)= [[Heavy Slug Thrower]] <br> [[Solar]] Cabal Cluster Missiles
|Abilities= High Durability <br> Quake Attack
}}
}}
}}
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==Overview==
==Overview==
Massive, even for Cabal standards, Colossi lead through their own relentless demeanor, wielding devastating Gatling-style [[Heavy Slug Thrower]]s and Railgun-like [[Cabal Slug Launcher]]s.<ref>'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 55''</ref> Colossi also posses radios that allow them to make reports back to their command centers.<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/ancient-apocalypse-mask?highlight=colossus Ancient Apocalypse Mask]</ref> They tower over most Cabal infantry with their rapid fire weaponry and near-impenetrable armor, they are the most devastating unit in the Cabal's roster.<ref>'''Bungie (09/09/2014''', ''[[Destiny]], [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Cabal#Colossus|Colossus]]''</ref> They are mighty enough that a stomp of their feet can shake the ground beneath them.<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/cards/crimson-days?highlight=colossus Crimson Days]</ref>
Massive, even for Cabal standards, they lead through their own relentless demeanor, wielding devastating Gatling-style Heavy Slug Throwers and [[Cabal Slug Launcher]]s.<ref>'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 55''</ref> Colossus also possess radios that allows them to make reports back to their command centers.<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/ancient-apocalypse-mask?highlight=colossus Ancient Apocalypse Mask]</ref> They tower over most Cabal infantry with their rapid fire weaponry and near-impenetrable armor, they are the most devastating unit in the Cabal's roster.<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/cards/colossus?highlight=colossus Colossus]</ref> They are powerful enough that a stomp from them can shake the ground beneath them.<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/cards/crimson-days?highlight=colossus Crimson Days]</ref>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
===Destiny===
===Destiny===
The Colossus is the single most dangerous Cabal unit in the order of battle, clad in nearly impenetrable armor and armed with a devastating arsenal of heavy weapons. Their primary weapon of choice is none other than the Heavy Slug Thrower, a large rotary machine gun which fires a storm of microrockets at an incredibly fast rate. It is also shockingly accurate at long range, rendering any position on the battlefield potentially unfit for cover. Any [[Guardian]] who steps in its line of suppressive fire will have their shield melted in the blink of an eye and will be unable to fight back, for the microrockets fired can knock the player's aim off by a significant amount, so it's best to stay mobile and run away.
The Colossus is the single most dangerous Cabal unit in the order of battle, clad in nearly impenetrable armor and armed with a devastating arsenal of heavy weapons. Their primary weapon of choice is none other than the [[Heavy Slug Thrower]], a large rotary machine gun which fires a hailstorm of microrockets at an incredibly fast rate. It is also shockingly accurate at long range, rendering any position on the battlefield potentially unfit for cover. Any Guardian who steps in its line of suppressive fire will have their shield melted in the blink of an eye and will be unable to fight back, for the microrockets fired can knock the player's aim off by a significant amount, so it best to stay mobile and run away.


Colossi also have the ability to fire homing missile swarms from pods on the back of their armor.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6eFgqDnK7M '''Youtube:''' ''Destiny -- Dust Palace Strike Walkthrough (Only on PlayStation)'']</ref> These missiles have a high velocity and blast radius, so dodging them can prove to be a difficult prospect because if a full barrage hits their target they could swiftly destroy the player. Although Colossi dominate at long range, facing them up close is still a bad idea, as they will unleash a three-hundred-sixty degree ground smash called the "Quake" that can instantly kill Guardians. For those few that survive, they will suffer massive damage and tremendous knockback, causing them to die of impact with a hard surface at sufficient distance.
Colossi also have the ability to fire homing missile swarms from pods on the back of their armor.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6eFgqDnK7M '''Youtube:''' ''Destiny -- Dust Palace Strike Walkthrough (Only on PlayStation)'']</ref> These missiles have a high velocity and blast radius, so dodging them can prove to be a difficult prospect because if a full barrage hits their target they could swiftly destroy the player. Although Colossi dominate at long range, facing them up close is a bad idea as they will unleash a three-hundred-sixty degree ground smash called the "Quake" that can instantly kill Guardians. For those few that survive, they will suffer massive damage and tremendous knockback, causing them to die of impact with a hard surface at sufficient distance.


However, as fearsome as the Colossus is, they can prove to be vulnerable due to their low mobility, despite their ferocious size and strength. Precision weapons are good for taking them out at a distance while fully automatic weapons allow them a quick death up close.
However, as fearsome as the Colossus is, they can prove to be vulnerable due to their low mobility, despite their ferocious size and strength. Precision weapons are good for taking them out at a distance while fully automatic weapons allow them a quick death up close.


===Destiny 2===
===Destiny 2===
In ''[[Destiny 2]]'', Colossi primarily wield Cabal Slug Launchers, though the Heavy Slug Thrower still exists in their arsenal, renamed to Power Slug Thrower. They also utilize a new form of Cabal Cluster Missiles, which are fired in larger clusters, deal [[Arc]] damage, and have a longer range. If these missiles hit, they will blind, deafen and slow the target for a few seconds, similar to the a shorter-lasting Fallen [[Web Mine]]. Movement wise, though they are still slow walkers, Colossi now also utilize their jetpacks more often than in the previous game. Finally, when the Shielded Foes [[Modifier]] is active, Colossi now gain Arc [[Absorption Shield]]s.
In Destiny 2, Colossi serving the [[Red Legion]] primarily wield [[Cabal Slug Launcher]]s that are capable of rapidly firing slugs or even energy beams. [[Red Legion]] Colossi also utilize Cabal Cluster Missiles, which function like a standard Colossus' missile swarm. However, these missiles are fired in larger clusters, deal [[Arc]] damage, and have a longer range. If these missiles hit, they will cause the player's screen to glow white for a few seconds, blinding them and greatly reducing their movement speed, effectively having the same effect as a Fallen [[Web Mine]], albeit wearing off faster. [[Red Legion]] Colossi also utilize their jetpacks more often than Colossi of other legions.


==Known Colossi==
==Known Colossi==
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*[[Valus Gho'ourn]]
*[[Valus Gho'ourn]]
*[[Valus Tau'ugh]]
*[[Valus Tau'ugh]]
===Legionless Colossi===
*[[Bracus Gu'ulan, Shamed Legionary]]
*[[Ghalar, The Fugitive]]
*[[Gun'nar, Privateer]]
*[[Val'aug, the Brute]]
*[[Valus Dralgur, the Exiled]]
*[[Valus Dulurc]]
===[[Imperial Cabal|Imperial]] Colossi===
*[[Basilius the Golem]]
*[[Valus Ozysas]]
*[[Val Kladior]]
{{Col-3}}
{{Col-3}}
===[[Red Legion]] Colossi===
===[[Red Legion]] Colossi===
*[[Bracus Eratl]]
*[[Bracus Eratl]]
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*[[Primus Cal'aug]]
*[[Primus Cal'aug]]
*[[Prusk, the Unequaled Maul]]
*[[Prusk, the Unequaled Maul]]
*[[Saruut, Blood Infernal]]
*[[Saarut, Blood Infernal]]
*[[Ta'aul, Disgraced Colossus]]
*[[Ta'aul, Disgraced Colossus]]
*[[Taskmaster Vazar]]
*[[Taskmaster Vazar]]
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*[[Valus Zullug]]
*[[Valus Zullug]]
*[[Vrag, Sister of Tluam]]
*[[Vrag, Sister of Tluam]]
 
{{col-3}}
{{Col-3}}
 
===[[Loyalists|Loyalist]] Colossi===
===[[Loyalists|Loyalist]] Colossi===
*[[Au'gor, Devoted of Calus]]
*[[Au'gor, Devoted of Calus]]
*[[Taurg, Disguised by the Emperor]]
*[[Taurg, Disguised by the Emperor]]
===[[Shadow Legion|Shadow]] Colossi===
*[[Artillery Commander]]
*[[Emperor Calus|Calus, The Disciple]]
*[[Gha'ram]]
*[[Kar'uul, Indomitable Champion]]
*[[Ludus, Array Foreguard]]
*[[Val Bho'kaurl]]
*[[Valus Gathurn]]
*[[Valus Tharum, Gladiatorial Overseer]]
*[[Warden Vincu'us, Shadow Legion]]


===[[Proxy]] Colossi===
===[[Proxy]] Colossi===
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*[[Nightmare of Uaoc, Spine Breaker]]
*[[Nightmare of Uaoc, Spine Breaker]]
*[[Valus Thu'ur, Vessel of Nightmares]]
*[[Valus Thu'ur, Vessel of Nightmares]]
===[[Cabal Deserters|Deserter]] Colossi===
*[[Ghalar, The Fugitive]]
*[[Gun'nar, Privateer]]
*[[Val'aug, the Brute]]
*[[Valus Dralgur, the Exiled]]
*[[Valus Dulurc]]
===[[Imperial Cabal|Imperial]] Colossi===
*[[Basilius the Golem]]
*[[Valus Ozysas]]
*[[Val Kladior]]
{{Col-end}}
{{Col-end}}


==Variants==
==Types==
;Notable Variations
*[[Barrier Colossus]]
*[[Loyalist Colossus]] - Colossus of the [[Loyalists]].
*[[Nightmare Colossus]] - A [[Nightmare]] in the shape of a Colossus.
;Common Variants
*[[Barrier Colossus]] - [[Champion]]
*Elite Colossus - Epic difficulty
*[[Esteemed Colossus]] - [[Major]] Colossus {{C|''Destiny 2''}}
*Fleet Colossus - Heroic difficulty
*[[Honored Colossus]] - [[Elite]] Colossus
*Imperial Colossus - [[Major]] Colossus {{C|''Destiny''}}
;Specific Variants
{{Col-begin}}
{{Col-2}}
*[[Aspirant of Nezarec]]
*[[Barrier Conquest Keymaster]]
*[[Bound Colossus]]
*[[Scytale]]
*[[Brawl Gladiator]]
*[[Brawl Gladiator]]
*[[Bruised Colossus]]
*[[Bruised Colossus]]
*[[C-Block Blood Colossus]]
*[[C-Block Blood Colossus]]
*[[Commander of Eternity]]
*[[Commander of Eternity]]
*[[Conquest Keymaster]]
*[[Deceived Colossus]]
*[[Deceived Colossus]]
*[[Demolitionist]]
*[[Elite Colossus]]
*[[Elite Mercury Conqueror]]
*[[Elite Mercury Conqueror]]
*[[Etherbound Familiar]]
*[[Esteemed Colossus]]
*[[Ether-Shielded Bulwark]]
*[[Excavation Valus]]
*[[Excavator Valus]]
*[[Excavator Valus]]
*[[EZ Colossus]]
*[[EZ Colossus]]
*[[Grim Harbinger]]
*[[Fleet Colossus]]
*[[Honorchasing Colossus]]
*[[Honorchasing Colossus]]
{{Col-2}}
*[[Honored Colossus]]
*[[Imperial Colossus]]
*[[Imperial Engineer]]
*[[Imperial Engineer]]
*[[Imperial Mechanic]]
*[[Imperial Mechanic]]
*[[Infiltrator Valus]]
*[[Loyalist Colossus]]
*[[Keymaster Colossus]]
*[[Mercury Conqueror]]
*[[Nest Keeper]]
*[[Outlaw Colossus]]
*[[Outlaw Colossus]]
*[[Phased Colossus]]
*[[Prisoner Extraction Expert]]
*[[Revered Colossus]]
*[[Revered Colossus]]
*[[Ruination Colossus]]
*[[Ruination Colossus]]
*[[The Severing Nightmare|Severing Nightmare]]
*[[Shadow Legion Engineer]]
*[[Supreme Colossus]]
*[[Terrestrial Lieutenant]]
*[[Uprooted Gladiator]]
*[[Uprooted Gladiator]]
*[[Witness's Conscript]]
{{Col-end}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*During the development of ''[[Destiny]]'', Colossi were called Gladiators.  
*During the development of ''[[Destiny]]'', Colossi were originally called Gladiators.  
**The name [[Gladiator]] was later used for a new Cabal enemy in ''Destiny 2''.
**The name [[Gladiator]] was later used for a new Cabal enemy in Destiny 2.
**However there are few instances of unique Colossi units being called Gladiator in ''Destiny 2'', for example the [[Brawl Gladiator]].
**However there are few instances of unique Colossi units being called Gladiator in [[Destiny 2]], with an example being a [[Brawl Gladiator]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Destiny-CabalColossus.jpg|A [[Dust Giants]] Colossus.
File:Destiny-CabalColossus.jpg| A [[Dust Giants]] Colossus.
File:Cabal Gladiator red.jpg|A Colossus challenges their opponents.
File:Cabal Gladiator red.jpg| A Colossus challenges their opponents.
File:Colossus (BL).jpg|A Blind Legion Colossus.
File:Colossus (BL).jpg| A Blind Legion Colossus.
File:Colossus (SD).jpg|A [[Siege Dancers]] Colossus.
File:Colossus (SD).jpg| A [[Siege Dancers]] Colossus.
File:Colossus (SE).jpg|A [[Sand Eaters]] Colossus.
File:Colossus (SE).jpg| A [[Sand Eaters]] Colossus.
File:Colossus (Sb).jpg|A [[Skyburners]] Colossus.
File:Colossus (Sb).jpg|A [[Skyburners]] Colossus.
File:Cabal Gladiator red firing.jpg|A Colossus firing his Heavy Slug Thrower.
File:Cabal Gladiator red firing.jpg|A Colossus firing his Heavy Slug Thrower.
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File:Collosus1.jpg|A helmetless Colossus.
File:Collosus1.jpg|A helmetless Colossus.
File:Gladiator render.jpg|Helmetless render of Colossus.
File:Gladiator render.jpg|Helmetless render of Colossus.
File:RL Colossus.png|A [[Red Legion]] Colossus.
File:Loyalist Colossus.jpg|A [[Loyalists]] Colossus.
File:Loyalist Colossus.jpg|A [[Loyalists]] Colossus.
File:Colossus.png|An [[Elite]] Colossus in ''Destiny 2''.
File:Colossus.png|A Colossus in ''Destiny 2''.
File:D2 Gold Colossus Render.jpg|A Colossus clad in gold armor, usually a [[Major]].
File:D2 Gold Colossus Render.jpg|A Colossus clad in gold armor.
File:D2 Colossus Render Front.jpg|Front render of the ''Destiny 2'' Colossus.
File:D2 Colossus Render Front.jpg|Front render of the ''Destiny 2'' Colossus.
File:D2 Colossus Render Back.jpg|Back render of the ''Destiny 2'' Colossus.
File:D2 Colossus Render Back.jpg|Back render of the ''Destiny 2'' Colossus.
File:D2 Colossus Render 1.jpg
ShadowLegion6.jpg |A Colossus of the [[Shadow Legion]].
</gallery>
</gallery>


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**''[[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]]''
**''[[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]]''
**''[[Forsaken]]''
**''[[Forsaken]]''
**''[[Season of the Forge]]''
***''[[Season of the Forge]]''
**''[[Season of the Drifter]]''
***''[[Season of the Drifter]]''
**''[[Season of Dawn]]''
***''[[Season of Dawn]]''
**''[[Season of the Worthy]]''
***''[[Season of the Worthy]]''
**''[[Season of the Chosen]]''
***''[[Season of the Chosen]]''
**''[[Season of the Splicer]]''
***''[[Season of the Splicer]]''
**''[[The Witch Queen]]''
**''[[The Witch Queen]]''
**''[[Season of Plunder]]''
***''[[Season of Plunder]]''
**''[[Lightfall]]''
**''[[Season of Defiance]]''


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