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| The Drudge | |
| Stats | |
| Gender |
Unknown |
| Faction |
Drudge |
| Health |
Unknown |
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Enemy |
| Location |
Depends on the level |
| [Source] | |
The Drudge was initially thought to be a race of insectoid extraterrestial beings that are invading Washington, D.C. for unknown reasons, in The Conduit. They are the main enemy in The Conduit, and they are divided into different groups that you shall have to fight over the course of the game. They are: Drones, Scarabs, Skimmers, Mites, and Invaders.
Background
At the beginning of the game, The Drudge were thought to be extraterrestrials. Near the end of the campaign mode, it is revealed that the Drudge are not aliens, but beings created by The Trust, using Prometheus as a genetic blueprint. The end of the game reveals that the Drudge are aliens after all; John Adams (real name Enil) was exiled to Earth roughly 240 years ago to found The Trust, an organization supposedly dedicated to eliminating alien threats. In reality, it acted as a sleeper organization that would infiltrate human society and eventually conquer the planet. Even with the Trust supposedly destroyed, their plans for invasion still seem to be proceeding.
Forms
The Drudge appear in many different forms throughout the game. There are the adult forms, such as Drones, Scarabs, and Skimmers; and Mites, the hatchlings that are thought to grow into them. There are also giant four-legged creatures known as Invaders.
Drones
Drones are the standard infantry of The Drudge. They always carry Strike Rifles, and sometimes throw radiation grenades.
Skimmer.
Skimmers
Skimmers are a flying adult variation. They are smaller than Drones, but larger than Mites, and carry a Shrieker.
Scarab concept art.
Scarabs
Scarabs are the strongest of the Drudge infantry. They are larger than Drones, and much stronger. Due to their powerful exo-skeletons, there are many shots needed to kill them. Also, they carry a Hive Cannon, which makes them even more powerful.
Mites
Mites are the smallest and weakest of The Drudge forces. They are divided into:
- Med-Mites are the only species in the game that are able to heal their allies by just being around them. They can even heal themselves, but cannot revive themselves or anyone else. They carry a Warp Pistol.
- Para-Mites are worm-like creatures that are able to fly. They only attack by poking the player and use no weapons, as they have no arms.
Tear-Mites.
- Tear-Mites are bipedal, and have two arms with a large claw on each one. They always try to slash the player with their claws. They don't carry any weapons.
- Therm-Mites look very similar to Tear-Mites, except that these are orange-colored. They will try to approach the player and explode.
Invaders
Invaders are giant quadrupedal creatures who are the most powerful Drudge form. They are accompanied by Para-Mites, and can firs shoots similar to those of the Shrieker. They act as bosses.
Conduits
The Drudge are invading Washington D.C. by use of the conduits. Conduits are portals found on many missions, where Drudge forces come out of. If the player does not destroy these conduits, more Drudge will keep emerging.
Trivia
See also
- Link