Shock Trooper

Shock Trooper is an Order soldier encountered in hostile areas of Abiotic Factor. Like other Order troops, it can appear standing guard or patrolling with other soldiers, and it is hostile to entities, robots, and the player. It behaves as a ranged combatant, but will also engage in melee when close enough.

Shock Troopers are best handled at range, since they periodically try to reposition and move away from the player. Shields are also effective against them, as they can block both their shots and their melee attacks. Their mobility and mixed attack set make them more dangerous in open spaces than in cramped areas, where it is easier to keep pressure on them and prevent them from backing off.

When defeated, Shock Troopers drop a large amount of military gear and materials. Their standard loot includes a Romag Shotgun, 12g Buckshot, and Magnetic Alloy, with additional chances for Military Electronics, a Cracked Shoulder Light, a CQC Helmet, a Military M.R.E., and Cloth Scrap. They can also be harvested for Human Skull and, less consistently, Human Arm (Military).

• Standard drops:
  • Romag Shotgun
  • 12g Buckshot
  • Magnetic Alloy
  • Military Electronics
  • Cracked Shoulder Light
  • CQC Helmet
  • Military M.R.E.
  • Cloth Scrap
• Harvestable drops:
  • Human Skull
  • Human Arm (Military)

Shock Trooper is also notable for lacking a Compendium entry, unlike other Order enemies. Although it shares similarities with the Exulum, it is treated as its own rank or as an alternative to other Order units. Its torso uses the same medical equipment as the Medic, but the attached accessories are not properly textured, giving it a glitched appearance.