The hornets seek out living things and attack them, making the attack useful for attacking from around corners.Īlien Grunts can also use melee attacks when at close enough range. The Hivehand, which shoots hornets (sometimes known as "thornets"), seems to have an infinite amount of ammunition, which is constantly refreshed. Unlike Vortigaunts, they do not seem to possess myriad energy-based powers hence the need for the Hivehand weapon. The implication is that the Alien Grunts are manufactured beings, which is supported by the heavy amount of biological technology and weaponry featured in Xen warfare. They also demonstrate immense strength in various scripted sequences seen throughout the game such as punching a HECU Marine through a concrete wall or quickly prying open a large set of heavy blast doors.Īlien Grunts can be found being transported through a factory on Xen, stored in pod-shaped containers. On Hard difficulty, Alien Grunts can take 4 close-range shotgun blasts or up to two dozen rounds of MP5/M4 fire to kill. They have 80% more health compared to HECU Marines (varying somewhat depending on difficulty) combined with their bullet deflecting partial body armor, this gives them high durability. This may be to allow for the third arm, or indicate that vital organs are more vulnerable from behind.Īlien Grunts use basic combat tactics, such as running between cover nodes, while standing still to fire their Hivehand weapon at enemies. Interestingly, this armor completely protects the Alien Grunt's back but is open in the front leaving the Grunt's entire lower torso exposed. It should be noted, however, that the armor plating appears to be "strapped" to the grunt's chest via two cables that are weaved into grunt's flesh this can be seen in concept art and texturing on the retail model. Grunts are also equipped with metallic armour around the groin and shoulders, as well as metal helmets and shoes, though it has been speculated by fans that this is actually a natural 'shell' formed as a result of a calcium-rich diet. Earlier concept art of Grunts furthers the connection between the Vortigaunts and Grunts. They are classified by Earth scientists as being in the same genus as the Vortigaunts, Xenotherium. At melee range, they will also use the weapon in hand-to-hand combat.Īlien Grunts share several features with their Vortigaunt counterparts, such as multiple red eyes, reverse-jointed legs, hoofed feet, and a short arm extending from their mid-torso, which is used for feeding. Alien Grunts stand about seven feet tall and are armed with a biological weapon called the Hivehand, which fires creatures called hornets.
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