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{{Cabal infobox | {{Cabal infobox | ||
|image= [[File:Phalanx (RL).jpg| | |image= [[File:Phalanx (RL).jpg|300px]] | ||
|name= Phalanx | |name= Phalanx | ||
| | |Species= [[Cabal]] | ||
| | |Legion(s)= [[Blind Legion]] <br> [[Dust Giants]] <br> [[Sand Eaters]] <br> [[Siege Dancers]] <br> [[Skyburners]] <br> [[Red Legion]] <br> [[Loyalists]] | ||
|Role(s)= Defensive Support | |||
|Mission(s)= | |||
| | |Height= 8'1 | ||
|Weight= 800 lbs. | |||
| | |Weapon(s)= [[Cabal Shield]] <br> [[Slug Rifle]] <br> [[Cabal Slug Shotgun]] <br> [[Energy Shield]] | ||
| | |Abilities= High Durability <br> Rapid Movement <br> Shield Lunge Melee <br> Shield Expansion <br> Limited Flight | ||
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{{Quote|Remember, they have to take a shot sometime.|[[Grimoire]] description}} | {{Quote|Remember, they have to take a shot sometime.|[[Grimoire]] description}} | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
They are similar to [[Legionnaire]]s and carry big tactical shields,<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIxxsw7TNd4 '''YouTube''': ''Destiny: Official E3 Gameplay Experience Trailer'']</ref> acting as a mobile defensive front, holding their ground or pushing forward at will; they have no jump-jets.<ref name = "Destiny">'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''[[Destiny]]''</ref> Besides blocking attacks, Phalanx shields are dangerous in melee combat. A single hit can send [[Guardian]]s flying, which will cause damage if they crash into a solid object. This is strong enough to kill Guardians on higher difficulties. In | They are similar to [[Legionnaire]]s and carry big tactical shields,<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIxxsw7TNd4 '''YouTube''': ''Destiny: Official E3 Gameplay Experience Trailer'']</ref> acting as a mobile defensive front, holding their ground or pushing forward at will; they have no jump-jets.<ref name = "Destiny">'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard''</ref> Besides blocking attacks, Phalanx shields are dangerous in melee combat. A single hit can send [[Guardian]]s flying, which will cause damage if they crash into a solid object. This is strong enough to kill Guardians on higher difficulties. In [[Destiny 2]] their shields has a deactivation point at the centre of it. If you shoot at it, it'll deactivate the shield and disorients the wielder. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
===''Destiny''=== | ===''Destiny''=== | ||
The | On their own, Phalanxes aren't particularly threatening, but that doesn't excuse them from being difficult to kill. The shield they carry covers a big portion of their body, which is only made worse by the fact that the shield is fully immune to most weapons. Occasionally, a Phalanx will plant down their shield to fire their Slug Rifle in rapid succession with a good degree of accuracy. Otherwise, it will slowly corner a Guardian until it gets into melee range, which is where a Phalanx is arguably at its most deadly, considering the fact that they have two different melee attacks. | ||
The first attack is a shield swing that is hard to dodge and does a decent amount of damage when it hits. The other melee attack is far more devastating: if within range, a Phalanx will lunge shield-first into its target; this will either outright kill the player (which happens in most cases), or deal heavy damage and send them flying into a wall, causing them to die of impact with a hard surface (which happens if the player has a high armor build). For this reason it is recommended that [[Guardian]]s dispose of them quickly before they get to close; flanking them, throwing a grenade behind them or shooting their exposed arm are all good ways to finish them off.<ref name="Planetview">[https://www.destinyplanetview.com/en/home '''Destiny Planet View''']</ref> Splash-damage from [[Rocket Launcher]]s or [[Interceptor]] rockets can also deal with them quickly. | |||
===''Destiny 2''=== | ===''Destiny 2''=== | ||
In | In [[Destiny 2]], [[Red Legion]] Phalanxes are equipped with [[Energy Shield]]s, which they can expand to provide protection to multiple Cabal soldiers. They do not impede movement when expanded and can be walked through. Shooting the glowing icon in the center of the shield or using a Suppressor Grenade will deactivate the shield and stun the Phalanx for a few seconds. Like [[Legionary|Legionnaires]] they tend to use [[Cabal Slug Shotgun]]s. | ||
==Known Phalanxes== | ==Known Phalanxes== | ||
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*[[Lurg, the Burning Shield]] | *[[Lurg, the Burning Shield]] | ||
*[[Security Chief Kolg]] | *[[Security Chief Kolg]] | ||
*[[Val Bou'urc]] | *[[Val Bou'urc]] | ||
*[[Val Ma'aurg]] | *[[Val Ma'aurg]] | ||
*[[Val Zu'uarc]] | *[[Val Zu'uarc]] | ||
*[[Valus Mau'ual]] | *[[Valus Mau'ual]] | ||
*[[Valus Tlu'urn]] | *[[Valus Tlu'urn]] | ||
==Types== | ==Types== | ||
*[[C-Block Blood Phalanx]] | *[[C-Block Blood Phalanx]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Elite Phalanx]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Fleet Phalanx]] | ||
*[[Hardened Phalanx]] | *[[Hardened Phalanx]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Honored Phalanx]] | ||
*[[Imperial Phalanx]] | |||
*[[Line Phalanx]] | *[[Line Phalanx]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Loyalist Phalanx]] | ||
*[[Subterranean Hydration Officer]] | *[[Subterranean Hydration Officer]] | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*A [[ | *A [[wikipedia:Phalanx|phalanx]] is a type of Greek shield formation. | ||
*They bear resemblance to the [http://www.halopedia.org/Hunter Hunters] of the ''[http://www.halopedia.org Halo]'' series, as per their shared use of shields. | *They bear resemblance to the [http://www.halopedia.org/Hunter Hunters] of the ''[http://www.halopedia.org Halo]'' series, as per their shared use of shields. | ||
*They are somewhat infamous in the community for their melee attack, which can sometimes send the players flying through | *They are somewhat infamous in the community for their melee attack, which can sometimes send the players flying through air over long distances, often killing them once they hit a wall. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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**''[[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]]'' | **''[[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]]'' | ||
**''[[Forsaken]]'' | **''[[Forsaken]]'' | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{Cabal}} | {{Cabal}} | ||
[[Category:Cabal]] | [[Category: Cabal]] | ||
[[Category:Enemies]] | [[Category: Enemies]] | ||
