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The '''Colossus''' (formerly '''Gladiator''') is a type of [[Cabal]] elite warrior. Massive, even for Cabal standards, they lead through their own ferocious size and strength, wielding devastating Gatling-style Heavy Slug Throwers.<ref>'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 55''</ref>
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|legion(s)= [[Blind Legion]] <br> [[Dust Giants]] <br> [[Sand Eaters]] <br> [[Siege Dancers]] <br> [[Skyburners]] <br> [[Broken Legion]]
|role(s)= Elite Heavy Infantry
|weapon(s)= {{icon|Solar}} [[Heavy Slug Thrower]] <br> {{icon|Solar}} Cabal Cluster Missiles
|abilities= High Durability <br> {{icon|Kinetic}} Quake
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{{Quote|Where a Colossus stands, many will fall.|[[Grimoire]] description.}}
 
The '''Colossus''' is a robust type of [[Cabal]] elite warrior.
 
==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>


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
===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.


A Colossus is the most dangerous Cabal unit to be encountered on the battlefield due to their powerful weaponry, acting as an all-range heavy assault unit, with their primary weapon of choice being the Heavy Slug Thrower. Heavy Slug Throwers fire a hailstorm of bullets that can keep the player pinned down in its line of suppressive fire and melt a Guardian's shield in the blink of an eye, and is also surprisingly accurate at long range, thus maintaining effectiveness over vast distances. Each bullet hits like a truck due to their massive flinch value, and to have so many bullets shoved downrange into a Guardian so quickly would end them in an instant.  
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 shoulder-mounted rockets that track their targets. Should a full barrage manage to land a hit they can swiftly destroy their target. <ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6eFgqDnK7M '''Youtube:''' ''Destiny -- Dust Palace Strike Walkthrough (Only on PlayStation)'']</ref> The rockets also have a high velocity, making dodging them a very difficult strategy to pull off. Although Colossi dominate at long range, engaging in melee combat with one is a bad idea, as it is capable of unleashing a three-hundred-sixty degree ground stomp that instantly kills any Guardian who gets too close. It is for these reasons that a Colossus either be engaged at extreme distances or eliminated quickly in a panic.
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===
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.


==Known Colossi==
==Known Colossi==
*[[Primus Ta'aun]], Commander of the [[Skyburners]]
{{Col-begin}}
*[[Valus Gho'ourn]], a warrior of the Sky Burners
{{Col-3}}
*[[Valus Mau'ual]], bond-brother and subordinate to [[Primus Ta'aun]]
===[[Dust Giants|Dust Giant]] Colossi===
*[[Valus Ta'aurc]], Commander of the [[Siege Dancers]]
*[[Valus Ta'aurc]]
*[[Valus Tau'ugh]], a champion of the Skyburners
 
*[[Valus Tlu'urn]], bond-brother and subordinate to [[Primus Ta'aun]]
===[[Siege Dancers|Siege Dancer]] Colossi===
*[[Bracus Dra'ang]]
 
===[[Skyburners|Skyburner]] Colossi===
*[[Primus Ta'aun]]  
*[[Valus Gho'ourn]]
*[[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}}
 
===[[Red Legion]] Colossi===
*[[Bracus Eratl]]
*[[Bruiser Thurn]]
*[[Burg, the Stellar Jailer]]
*[[Devourer Darg]]
*[[Dust-Choked Thrag]]
*[[Enforcer Rusk]]
*[[Glomus, the Severing Slash]]
*[[Jagad, the Overwhelming Surge]]
*[[Kaaron, Blood Infernal]]
*[[Krusk, the Sol's Warden]]
*[[Magnar the Rockjaw]]
*[[Moag, the Deafening Volley]]
*[[Primus Cal'aug]]
*[[Prusk, the Unequaled Maul]]
*[[Saruut, Blood Infernal]]
*[[Ta'aul, Disgraced Colossus]]
*[[Taskmaster Vazar]]
*[[Time Warden Paranthul]]
*[[Time Warden Prectorus]]
*[[Time Warden Takronog]]
*[[Tluam, Sister of Vrag]]
*[[Val Drueng]]
*[[Val Garurc]]
*[[Val Palusk]]
*[[Valus Pra'urg]]
*[[Valus Trusug]]
*[[Valus Zullug]]
*[[Vrag, Sister of Tluam]]
 
{{Col-3}}
 
===[[Loyalists|Loyalist]] Colossi===
*[[Au'gor, Devoted of Calus]]
*[[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===
*[[Val Ghranatum]]
*[[Valus Traud, Proxy]]
 
===[[Nightmare]] Colossi===
*[[Nightmare of Uaoc, Spine Breaker]]
*[[Valus Thu'ur, Vessel of Nightmares]]
{{Col-end}}
 
==Variants==
;Notable Variations
*[[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]]
*[[Bruised Colossus]]
*[[C-Block Blood Colossus]]
*[[Commander of Eternity]]
*[[Conquest Keymaster]]
*[[Deceived Colossus]]
*[[Demolitionist]]
*[[Elite Mercury Conqueror]]
*[[Etherbound Familiar]]
*[[Ether-Shielded Bulwark]]
*[[Excavation Valus]]
*[[Excavator Valus]]
*[[EZ Colossus]]
*[[Grim Harbinger]]
*[[Honorchasing Colossus]]
{{Col-2}}
*[[Imperial Engineer]]
*[[Imperial Mechanic]]
*[[Infiltrator Valus]]
*[[Keymaster Colossus]]
*[[Nest Keeper]]
*[[Outlaw Colossus]]
*[[Phased Colossus]]
*[[Prisoner Extraction Expert]]
*[[Revered Colossus]]
*[[Ruination Colossus]]
*[[The Severing Nightmare|Severing Nightmare]]
*[[Shadow Legion Engineer]]
*[[Supreme Colossus]]
*[[Terrestrial Lieutenant]]
*[[Uprooted Gladiator]]
*[[Witness's Conscript]]
{{Col-end}}
 
==Trivia==
*During the development of ''[[Destiny]]'', Colossi were called Gladiators.
**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]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Cabal Gladiator red.jpg| A [[Blind Legion]] Colossus
File:Destiny-CabalColossus.jpg|A [[Dust Giants]] Colossus.
File:Cabal Gladiator blue.jpg| A [[Siege Dancers]] Colossus
File:Cabal Gladiator red.jpg|A Colossus challenges their opponents.
File:Colossus (BL).jpg|A Blind Legion Colossus.
File:Colossus (SD).jpg|A [[Siege Dancers]] Colossus.
File:Colossus (SE).jpg|A [[Sand Eaters]] 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.
File:Law of the Jungle, Big man.png|
File:Law of the Jungle, Big man.png|A Colossus facing three [[Guardian]]s in ''[[The Law Of The Jungle]]''.
File:Collosus.jpg|
File:Collosus.jpg|A helmetless Colossus firing its Heavy Slug Thrower in ''The Law Of The Jungle''.
File:Collosus1.jpg|
File:Collosus1.jpg|A helmetless Colossus.
File:Gladiator render.jpg|Helmetless render of Colossus.
File:Gladiator render.jpg|Helmetless render of Colossus.
File:Loyalist Colossus.jpg|A [[Loyalists]] Colossus.
File:Colossus.png|An [[Elite]] Colossus in ''Destiny 2''.
File:D2 Gold Colossus Render.jpg|A Colossus clad in gold armor, usually a [[Major]].
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 1.jpg
ShadowLegion6.jpg |A Colossus of the [[Shadow Legion]].
</gallery>
</gallery>
==List of appearances==
==List of appearances==
*''[[The Law Of The Jungle]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[The Law Of The Jungle]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Destiny]]''
*''[[Destiny]]''
**''[[The Taken King]]''
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
**''[[Curse of Osiris]]''
**''[[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]]''
**''[[Forsaken]]''
**''[[Season of the Forge]]''
**''[[Season of the Drifter]]''
**''[[Season of Dawn]]''
**''[[Season of the Worthy]]''
**''[[Season of the Chosen]]''
**''[[Season of the Splicer]]''
**''[[The Witch Queen]]''
**''[[Season of Plunder]]''
**''[[Lightfall]]''
**''[[Season of Defiance]]''


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 19:16, October 9, 2024

Destiny 2
Colossus
Colossus (RL).png
Statistics

Species:

Cabal

Legion(s):

Red Legion
Loyalists
Imperial Cabal
Shadow Legion

Role(s):

Elite Heavy Infantry

Combat information

Weapon(s):

Arc Cabal Slug Launcher (common)
Solar Power Slug Thrower (uncommon)
Arc Cabal Cluster Missiles

Abilities:

Arc Absorption Shield (high difficulty)
Blinding Effect
Slowness Debuff
High Durability
Limited Flight
Kinetic Quake

 
Destiny
Colossus
Grimoire Colossus.jpg
Statistics

Species:

Cabal

Legion(s):

Blind Legion
Dust Giants
Sand Eaters
Siege Dancers
Skyburners
Broken Legion

Role(s):

Elite Heavy Infantry

Combat information

Weapon(s):

Solar Heavy Slug Thrower
Solar Cabal Cluster Missiles

Abilities:

High Durability
Kinetic Quake

 

"Where a Colossus stands, many will fall."
— Grimoire description.

The Colossus is a robust type of Cabal elite warrior.

Overview[edit]

Massive, even for Cabal standards, Colossi lead through their own relentless demeanor, wielding devastating Gatling-style Heavy Slug Throwers and Railgun-like Cabal Slug Launchers.[1] Colossi also posses radios that allow them to make reports back to their command centers.[2] 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.[3] They are mighty enough that a stomp of their feet can shake the ground beneath them.[4]

Gameplay[edit]

Destiny[edit]

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.

Colossi also have the ability to fire homing missile swarms from pods on the back of their armor.[5] 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.

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[edit]

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 Shields.

Known Colossi[edit]

Dust Giant Colossi[edit]

Siege Dancer Colossi[edit]

Skyburner Colossi[edit]

Legionless Colossi[edit]

Imperial Colossi[edit]

Red Legion Colossi[edit]

Loyalist Colossi[edit]

Shadow Colossi[edit]

Proxy Colossi[edit]

Nightmare Colossi[edit]

Variants[edit]

Notable Variations
Common Variants
Specific Variants

Trivia[edit]

  • During the development of Destiny, Colossi were called Gladiators.
    • 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.

Gallery[edit]

  • A Dust Giants Colossus.

    A Dust Giants Colossus.

  • A Colossus challenges their opponents.

    A Colossus challenges their opponents.

  • A Blind Legion Colossus.

    A Blind Legion Colossus.

  • A Siege Dancers Colossus.

    A Siege Dancers Colossus.

  • A Sand Eaters Colossus.

    A Sand Eaters Colossus.

  • A Skyburners Colossus.

    A Skyburners Colossus.

  • A Colossus firing his Heavy Slug Thrower.

    A Colossus firing his Heavy Slug Thrower.

  • A Colossus facing three Guardians in The Law Of The Jungle.

    A Colossus facing three Guardians in The Law Of The Jungle.

  • A helmetless Colossus firing its Heavy Slug Thrower in The Law Of The Jungle.

    A helmetless Colossus firing its Heavy Slug Thrower in The Law Of The Jungle.

  • A helmetless Colossus.

    A helmetless Colossus.

  • Helmetless render of Colossus.

    Helmetless render of Colossus.

  • A Loyalists Colossus.

    A Loyalists Colossus.

  • An Elite Colossus in Destiny 2.

    An Elite Colossus in Destiny 2.

  • A Colossus clad in gold armor, usually a Major.

    A Colossus clad in gold armor, usually a Major.

  • Front render of the Destiny 2 Colossus.

    Front render of the Destiny 2 Colossus.

  • Back render of the Destiny 2 Colossus.

    Back render of the Destiny 2 Colossus.

  • D2 Colossus Render 1.jpg
  • A Colossus of the Shadow Legion.

    A Colossus of the Shadow Legion.

List of appearances[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Game Informer January 2014, page 55
  2. ^ Ancient Apocalypse Mask
  3. ^ Bungie (09/09/2014, Destiny, Grimoire: Colossus
  4. ^ Crimson Days
  5. ^ Youtube: Destiny -- Dust Palace Strike Walkthrough (Only on PlayStation)

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