Close-Quarters Combatant

Close-Quarters Combatants are found in Voussoir, and are often seen patrolling or in stationary locations. They are also commonly found in a squad with other Order soldiers.

Gameplay

Behavior

Close-Quarters Combatants are often found patrolling or stationed at specific locations. Upon spotting an enemy, they will slowly advance toward the target and begin shooting from a distance. Like other Order soldiers, they will attack entities, robots and the player.

Combat Tips

Avoid using melee attacks, as the Close-Quarters Combatant are deadly at close range due to their shotgun. Ranged weapons are a better option.

Additionally, because Close-Quarters Combatants will constantly move in the player's direction and always in a walking pace, they're predictable an easy to maneuver around, making it easy to stay in a relatively safe distance or to lead them towards traps. Close-Quarters Combatants are also capable of firing while moving, however they fire their shotgun with a shorter cycle time compared to their overworld counterpart.

Shields can also be used to block their shotgun blasts. As there is a delay between each shot, it's possible to block these shots and use the time between shots to attack.

The Close-Quarters Combatant are less durable than their Breacher counterparts, a well aimed shot with a single shotgun round or even a Scrapshot will thankfully take them out.

Drops

Item	Name	Chance
1	Romag Shotgun	100%
1-3	12g Buckshot	100% of 1 50% of 1-3
1	Magnetic Alloy	100%
0-1	Military Electronics	60%
0-1	Cracked Shoulder Light	50%
0-1	CQC Helmet	10%
0-1	Military M.R.E.	2%
0-1	Cloth Scrap	1%

Harvestable Drops

Item	Name	Chance
1	Human Skull	100%
0-1	Human Arm (Military)	50%
0-1	Mountaineer Armguards	10%
0-1	Mountaineer Chestplate	10%
0-1	Mountaineer Leggings	10%

Trivia

• Unlike other Order enemies, the Close-Quarters Combatant lacks a Compendium entry. They likely fall under the umbrella of the Exulum (Breachers).