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{{Cabal infobox | {{Cabal infobox | ||
|image= [[File: | |image= [[File:Phalanx (RL).jpg|300px]] | ||
|name= Phalanx | |name= Phalanx | ||
|Species= [[Cabal]] | |Species= [[Cabal]] | ||
|Legion(s)= [[Blind Legion]] <br> [[Dust Giants]] <br> [[Sand Eaters]] <br> [[Siege Dancers]] <br> [[Skyburners]] <br> [[Red Legion]] | |Legion(s)= [[Blind Legion]] <br> [[Dust Giants]] <br> [[Sand Eaters]] <br> [[Siege Dancers]] <br> [[Skyburners]] <br> [[Red Legion]] <br> [[Loyalists]] | ||
|Role(s)= Defensive Support | |Role(s)= Defensive Support | ||
|Mission(s)= | |Mission(s)= | ||
|Height= | |Height= 8'1 | ||
|Weight= 800 lbs. | |Weight= 800 lbs. | ||
|Weapon(s)= [[Cabal Shield]] <br> [[Slug Rifle]] <br> [[Cabal Slug Shotgun]] <br> [[Energy Shield]] | |Weapon(s)= [[Cabal Shield]] <br> [[Slug Rifle]] <br> [[Cabal Slug Shotgun]] <br> [[Energy Shield]] | ||
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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}} | ||
'''Phalanx''' are a type of [[Cabal]] military rank. | '''Phalanx''' are a type of [[Cabal]] military rank. | ||
==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]]: 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. | 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 have a deactivation point at the centre, which can be shot for minimal damage but will retract the shield and briefly stun the Phalanx. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
===''Destiny''=== | ===''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 in order 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. In order 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''=== | ===''Destiny 2''=== | ||
In [[Destiny 2]], Phalanxes are | 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. Red Legion Phalanxes are now equipped with jump jets like other Cabal, and are thus capable of limited flight. | ||
==Known Phalanxes== | ==Known Phalanxes== | ||
*[[Commander Yourg]] | |||
*[[Enforcer Karch]] | |||
*[[Lurg, the Burning Shield]] | *[[Lurg, the Burning Shield]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Security Chief Kolg]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Val Bou'urc]] | ||
*[[ | *[[Val Ma'aurg]] | ||
*[[Val Zu'uarc]] | |||
*[[Valus Mau'ual]] | |||
*[[Valus Tlu'urn]] | |||
==Types== | ==Types== | ||
*Elite Phalanx | *[[C-Block Blood Phalanx]] | ||
*Fleet Phalanx | *[[Elite Phalanx]] | ||
*Hardened Phalanx | *[[Fleet Phalanx]] | ||
*Imperial Phalanx | *[[Hardened Phalanx]] | ||
*Line Phalanx | *[[Honored Phalanx]] | ||
*[[Imperial Phalanx]] | |||
*[[Line Phalanx]] | |||
*[[Loyalist Phalanx]] | |||
*[[Subterranean Hydration Officer]] | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*A [[wikipedia:Phalanx|phalanx]] is a type of Greek shield formation. | *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]'' | *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 air over long distances, often killing them once they hit a wall. | *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== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Destiny-CabalPhalanx.jpg | File:Destiny-CabalPhalanx.jpg|A [[Sand Eaters]] Phalanx. | ||
File:Cabal Phalanx.jpg|Two [[Dust Giants]] Phalanxes with a [[ | 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: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: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]] | 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> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[The Law Of The Jungle]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[The Law Of The Jungle]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Destiny]]'' | *''[[Destiny]]'' | ||
**''[[The Taken King]]'' | |||
*''[[Destiny 2]]'' | *''[[Destiny 2]]'' | ||
**''[[Curse of Osiris]]'' | |||
**''[[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]]'' | |||
**''[[Forsaken]]'' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||