Heavy Shank

Heavy Shank
Biographical information
Species:	Fallen
Type:	Shank
House:	House of Devils ; Devil Splicers ; House of Dusk ; Kell's Scourge ; House of Salvation
Rank:	Elite Drone
Combat information
Weapon(s):	Void Shank Turrets
Abilities:	High Durability ; Midair Levitation ; Solar Absorption Shield (high difficulty)

This article is about the general Fallen Shank enemy. For the House of Salvation variant, see Heavy Shank, House Salvation.

Heavy Shanks are a Shank variant belonging to the Fallen.

History

Heavy Shanks were first created by the rising Archons of the House of Devils from Cosmodrome debris and cannibalised Servitor parts to infiltrate the vault of the Warmind Rasputin during the Taken War.^[1]

A year later, amidst the SIVA Crisis, the Devil Splicers created a variant called Voltage Eaters to defend Vosik, the Archpriest in their lair.^[2] By the time of the Red War the following year, the House of Dusk began mass-producing Heavy Shanks to provide fire support for scavenger crews. These Heavy Shanks use the same model as S.A.B.E.R.-2, but are armed only with void turrets. Since then, Heavy Shanks have appeared across many Houses and other Fallen syndacates.

Gameplay

Heavy Shanks are quite possibly the most difficult Shank model to dispose of, given their bulkier chassis and upgraded firepower. Their Void turrets can lay waste to even the most resilient Guardians, and are capable of taking more damage than any other Shank. However, Heavy Shanks are slow and cumbersome targets, making them vulnerable out in the open. Their weak spot is the purple vent on the front.

Named Heavy Shanks

S.A.B.E.R. Units

Notable Heavy Shanks

Variants

Gallery

The prototype Heavy Shank, S.A.B.E.R.-2.
Another view of S.A.B.E.R.–2
A House of Salvation Heavy Shank
Another view of Salvation Heavy Shank in the background.
S.A.B.E.R.-0.6, A more durable Heavy Shank belonging to the House of Dusk.
A Voltage Eater.

List of appearances

Destiny
- The Taken King (First appearance)
- Rise of Iron
Destiny 2
- Curse of Osiris
- Forsaken
  - Season of the Forge
  - Season of the Drifter
- Shadowkeep
- Beyond Light
  - Season of the Hunt
  - Season of the Chosen
  - Season of the Lost

References

^ Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny, The Taken King PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: S.A.B.E.R.-2
^ Bungie (2016/9/20), Destiny, Rise of Iron PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Wrath of the Machine

[1] Bungie (2015/9/15), Destiny, The Taken King PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Grimoire: S.A.B.E.R.-2

[2] Bungie (2016/9/20), Destiny, Rise of Iron PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, Wrath of the Machine

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