G.E.A.R Units are brown-accented robots, similar in design to Defense Robots. They appear heavily damaged: a chunk of their front torso is torn open and they are overgrown by foreign vegetation. The Corrupted Robot's spotlight is a blinding white. Its shoulder and thigh armor is marked with the Gatekeepers' insignia.
Lore
G.E.A.R Units were originally used by GATE TransRecon teams for their unfalliable assistance and protection when exploring Anteverses. When Gatekeepers were called upon for their services, these machines were also allowed to accompany them on their expeditions, but were treated far differently under their care. Gatekeepers, whether by intended purpose or neglect, are responsible for the current state of the Corrupted Robot, with all of its unusual "upgrades".
GATE Compendium Entry
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Originally as a tool for TransRecon teams, the GATE Expedition Assistant Robot has been seeing more and more use in the field by the Gatekeepers, who use it to help contain, constrain, scout and distract. Some of the robotics that return from the field appeared to have (DATA REDACTED)
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Gameplay
Behavior
Corrupted Robots can be found idle or standing as if deactivated. They become hostile when approached from the front or when attacked. They will pursue their targets with an obvious limp, which significantly impacts their movement speed.
Attacks
Acid Flush: Acid attack. The robot sweeps its cannon from side to side, hosing a large area in front of it with liquid acid.
Cannon Punch: Melee attack. Swings arm once.
Cannon Lunge: Melee attack. Rears back to strike before punching. Rapidly moves robot forward a short distance.
Combat Tips
A Corrupted Robot is an intense enemy despite looking as if in disrepair.
In addition to boasting a large health pool, Corrupted Robots have Hardlight shielding technology, which players must be break or nullify in order to damage the robot. This shield will be redeployed after a short recharge period.
When at low health, a Corrupted Robot will suddenly be able to move at high speed.
Corrupted Robots are immune to all types of electric weapons and resistant to blunt weapons, but are weak against holy-based weapons.
Night Pass has no effect on Corrupted Robots.
