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"If this Cabal unit has their way, stone will not be the only thing that breaks but entire worlds."

— Lord Shaxx

Stone Breakers
Overview
Type:	Detachment

The Stone Breakers are a Cabal forward heavy infantry force used as a last resort in an attempt to turn the tide of battle whenever any Cabal detachment is in need of reinforcements. They are the most dangerous Cabal detachment yet, as of the time Primus Tho'urgh came into power.

History

The Stone Breakers Legion is one of the most dangerous units the Cabal have and for that reason the Emperor kept them in reserve as a last-resort. It is said that before becoming a reserve unit, the Stone Breakers crushed more worlds than any other cabal legion but their loyalty was once in question. Under a previous Primus, they nearly usurped the Emperor until Tho'urgh, a Valus at the time, killed the current Primus in front of the Stone Breakers and took command, ordering them to stand down. Though the emperor allowed Tho'urgh to keep the rank, he decreed that the Stone Breakers be kept in reserve to keep them in check. Only during desperate times will the Stone Breakers be deployed.

The day of their deployment came when a distress signal reached the Emperor, informing him of the loss of leadership and so many of their troops to the Guardians and other various forces, namely the Hive and Vex. With little choice, the Emperor ordered the Stone Breakers be deployed to reinforce what forces the Cabal have left in the Solar System and destroy the Guardians.

Gameplay

This detachment is mostly made up of Centurions and Colossi, but it offers a few new units to reinforce their purpose of being a last-resort military group. They are aggressive, durable soldiers that often flush the player into cover.

Ballistarius

A Legionary that is capable of planting down turrets and landmines. Armed with a poison Slug Rifle.

Flamer

A Legionary that has a flamethrower attachment to their Projection Rifle and can throw a napalm grenade.

Hypaspist

A Centurion equipped with jump jets, a Cabal Shield, Solar shield and Projection Rifle. Replaces the Phalanx entirely.

Master Gunnery Sergeant

A Centurion capable of operating heavy artillery, even on Goliath Tanks. Armed with dual Projection Rifles and miniature built-in slug thrower.

Gladiator

A Colossus equipped with an arm-mounted blade instead of a Heavy Slug Thrower and has jump jets.

Draconarius

A Colossus equipped with a nuclear rocket launcher and is able to throw targets around when they get too close.