Editing Phalanx

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|species= [[Cabal]]
|legion(s)= [[Red Legion]] <br> [[Loyalists]] <br> [[Cabal Deserters]] <br> [[Shadow Legion]]
|role(s)= Defensive Support
|weapon(s)= [[Energy Shield]] <br> {{icon|Solar}} [[Slug Rifle]] {{C|common}} <br> {{icon|Arc}} [[Cabal Slug Shotgun]] {{C|uncommon}} <br> {{icon|Solar}} [[Projection Rifle]] {{C|rare}}
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|name= Phalanx
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|legion(s)= [[Blind Legion]] <br> [[Dust Giants]] <br> [[Sand Eaters]] <br> [[Siege Dancers]] <br> [[Skyburners]] <br> [[Broken Legion]]
|role(s)= Defensive Support
|height= 8'1
|weight= 800 lbs.
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{{Quote|Remember, they have to take a shot sometime.|[[Grimoire]] description}}

'''Phalanx''' are a type of [[Cabal]] military rank.

==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 ''[[Destiny 2]]'' their shields have a deactivation point at the center, which can be shot for minimal damage but will retract the shield and briefly stun the Phalanx.

==Gameplay==
===''Destiny''===
The Phalanx's shield they carry covers a big portion of their body and is immune to all incoming damage, and their wielder will occasionally plant it down to fire their Slug Rifle in rapid succession. Otherwise, the Phalanx will slowly corner a Guardian until they get into melee range, where they will either quickly swing their shield at them or lunge towards their target and pound them with the shield, which can outright kill the player in one hit or send them flying if they happen to survive. To prevent them from getting close, it's advised to either shoot their exposed arm to stun them or kill them outright with splash damage from grenades, [[Rocket Launcher]]s or [[Interceptor]] mortar shells. <ref name="Planetview">[https://www.destinyplanetview.com/en/home '''Destiny Planet View''']</ref>

===''Destiny 2''===
In ''[[Destiny 2]]'', Phalanxes are equipped with [[Energy Shield]]s, which they can expand to protect 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. Unlike [[Legionary|Legionnaires]] they tend to use [[Slug Rifle]]s rather than [[Cabal Slug Shotgun]]s. Red Legion Phalanxes are now equipped with jump jets like other Cabal and are thus capable of limited flight, though this also gives them a weak spot on their backs.

==Known Phalanxes==
*[[Commander Yourg]]
*[[Enforcer Karch]]
*[[Lurg, the Burning Shield]]
*[[Security Chief Kolg]]
*[[Than'grot, Loyal to Caiatl]]
*[[Ur'Rix]]
*[[Val Bou'urc]]
*[[Val Cempas]]
*[[Val Ma'aurg]]
*[[Val Zu'uarc]]
*[[Valus Mau'ual]]
*[[Valus Tlu'urn]]
*[[Resupplier Jern]]

==Types==
;Notable Variations
*[[Loyalist Phalanx]] - Phalanx of the Loyalists
*[[Nightmare Phalanx]] - [[Nightmare]] in the shape of a Phalanx
;Common Variants
*Elite Phalanx - Epic difficulty
*[[Esteemed Phalanx]] - [[Major]] Phalanx {{C|''Destiny 2''}}
*Fleet Phalanx - Heroic difficulty
*[[Honored Phalanx]] - [[Elite]] Phalanx
*Imperial Phalanx - [[Major]] Phalanx {{C|''Destiny''}}
;Specific Variants
*[[7th Company Phalanx]]
*[[C-Block Blood Phalanx]]
*[[Crimson Shadow]]
*[[EZ Phalanx]]
*[[Hardened Phalanx]]
*[[Isolated Phalanx]]
*[[Line Phalanx]]
*[[Mercury Conqueror]]
*[[Net-Desecrator's Exploited]]
*[[Ouragos Phalanx]]
*[[Paraversal Contender]]
*[[Subterranean Hydration Officer]]
*[[Thunder Phalanx]]

==Trivia==
*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 are somewhat infamous in the community for their melee attack, which can sometimes send the players flying through the air over long distances, often killing them once they hit a wall.
*Although a Red Legion Phalanx shield is white in the main game, they were shown having orange shields in the official trailer for Destiny 2.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Destiny-CabalPhalanx.jpg|A [[Sand Eaters]] Phalanx.
File:Cabal Phalanx.jpg|Two [[Dust Giants]] Phalanxes with a [[Legionary]].
File:Phalanx (BL).jpg|A [[Blind Legion]] Phalanx.
File:Phalanx (SD).jpg|A [[Siege Dancers]] Phalanx.
File:Phalanx (Sb).jpg|A [[Skyburners]] Phalanx.
File:Cabal shield.jpg|A Phalanx holding a tactical shield.
File:Law of the Jungle, Make like a Jackal.png|Phalanxes crouching behind their shields on [[The Law Of The Jungle]].
File:Destiny-TLOTJ-CabalTroops-02.jpg|Phalanxes being eliminated by a [[Hunter]]'s [[Golden Gun]].
File:Phalanx (RL).jpg|A [[Red Legion]] Phalanx.
File:Loyalist Phalanx.jpg|A [[Loyalists]] Phalanx.
File:Legion Phalanx.png|A Red Legion Phalanx engaging a [[Guardian]].
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[The Law Of The Jungle]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Destiny]]''
**''[[The Taken King]]''
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
**''[[Curse of Osiris]]''
**''[[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]]''
**''[[Forsaken]]''
**''[[Season of the Forge]]''
**''[[Season of Dawn]]''
**''[[Season of the Worthy]]''
**''[[Season of the Chosen]]''
**''[[Season of the Splicer]]''
**''[[The Witch Queen]]''
**''[[Season of Plunder]]''

==References==
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