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The Striker-Bot (also known as the Stryker-Bot in the Beta version) is an enemy encountered in System Shock (Remake) and is a variant of the Flier-Bot. It is new to the remake and is not featured in the original game.
Overview[]
Like their more common counterparts, Striker-Bots serve similar roles, but are a more upgraded version. They feature better weapons and silver/chrome bodies.
Strategy[]
Tactical Analysis[]
The Striker-bot is a much more dangerous version of a flier bot and is perhaps one of the most formidable foes the hacker will face. Their primary mode of attack is a devastating barrage of rockets which will wipe out just about anything in it's way. Even the Energy/Projectile shield will not save you from the exterminating might of a full barrage.
To make things worse, there robots tend to fly high above the player, while other enemies on the ground are attacking as well. It is thus extremely easy to miss the presence of this enemy entirely, only to be instantly obliterated by a dozen explosions all around you. Make sure to watch the skies and if possible, take out these bots pre-emptively and with extreme prejudice.
Despite being extremely dangerous foes, their health and armor pool isn't much higher than that of it's flier-bot cousin, and by the time you encounter these enemies you should have enough equipment at your disposal to get rid of them. Even though these enemies aren't particularly resistant, their ability to outright erase the player from existence means that using your best weaponry is justified in a pinch.
The nature of their weaponry also means that Striker-bots are excellent candidates for friendly fire, however it is not recommended to attempt to bait them into killing other enemies, as their rockets move extremely quickly and the player might not react in time and get out of the kill zone.
Overall Strategy[]
Approach these enemies with a "glass cannon" mindset. A single Striker bot is capable of destroying the hacker in extremely short order, so prioritize these enemies above everything else. Do not be afraid to fire a railgun slug into the Stryker to eliminate it as quickly as possible, before it has a chance to suppress you with rockets.
The best approach to Strikers is to eliminate them before they notice you and become hostile. Attempting to fight these enemies face to face is prone to ending in disaster, even if the player is in cover. If you do have to fight these enemies head to head, remain in constant motion and do not allow the Striker-bot to take aim at you.
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