Shotgun Soldiers can be distinguished by their brown and red uniforms and battle armor. Shotgun Soldiers exclusively wield the shotgun. However, they still have the standard badge similar to their Overwatch counterparts. Compared to the standard soldiers, their uniforms are generally more formal-looking and no camouflaged patte. Their unique uniforms give an indication as to how important Nova Prospekt is to the Combine on Earth, which also suggest that they might higher rank than the standard ones. The words "Nova Prospekt" are emblazoned onto the back armor as well as their shoulder. Their armor is dark blue and they typically have yellow goggles, although the shotgun soldiers have red goggles. They have the same arsenal and stats, the only differences being their armor and voices. Nova Prospekt Soldiers are essentially reskinned standard soldiers who are tasked to guard and maintain Nova Prospekt facility. If target's cover solid they'll pin him down as shown when they pinned down Barney Calhoun in the warehouse in chapter Follow The Freeman. If they can't get enemy who's in cover they'll try to break his cover by shooting it and any nearby props in order to expose their target. They'll shoot any hostile immediately as soon as it's spotted and still on their sightlines. Their presence (and where they are aiming) is indicated by a blue laser sight. Overwatch Snipers are soldiers armed with the mounted Overwatch Sniper Rifle.
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Overwatch Soldiers communicate over radios, but unlike Civil Protection officers, they are not addressed or controlled by dispatchers but instead use them to update military situations and request backup, such as saying, "Overwatch, sector is not secure" or "Overwatch, request reserve activation!".īeing one of the most versatile units at the Combine's disposal, Overwatch Soldiers come in several varieties: Unlike Civil Protection, they do not stutter or falter when speaking. They do not speak unless using their radio and when they do, they speak with mandatory vocabulary and report status. When not in combat, Overwatch Soldiers are cold and unemotional.
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It is also theorized that past military units who surrendered or captured were transformed into Overwatch Soldiers. It is theorized that Overwatch Soldiers were high Civil Protection units who have shown excellent performance and have been chosen for Transmutation. There is also a noticeable hole in the soldier's neck, implying that the vocal cords are being removed and replaced by a vocoder to communicate with others. This procedure is carried out at Nova Prospekt and the Citadel. Overwatch Soldiers are humans that have undergone extensive cybernetic modifications including brain and chest surgery, and implantation of various mechanical devices in the their whole bodies to the point of being enhanced cyborgs. In addition, they also serve as pilots and gunners of the Combine Hunter-Choppers. Overwatch Soldiers are also tasked with guarding high-value areas such as Nova Prospekt and the Citadel. They can, however, be found anywhere the Combine requires direct military action, as the soldiers can be quickly transported to a desired area via Dropships.
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Overwatch Soldiers are initially encountered in the coastal wasteland outside Ravenholm, patrolling the highways for Resistance activity and staffing Combine outposts. During combat, soldiers make use of squad tactics and will attempt to flank or flush out enemies and provide cover fire for one another. Using these standard-issue weapons, Overwatch Soldiers typically operate in squads of four to six.
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Overwatch Soldiers are armed with MP7s, SPAS-12 Shotguns or AR2 Pulse Rifles, as well as MK3A2 grenades. These helmets have glowing blue goggles and appear to be a cross between an old Soviet PMG and PBF gas mask. Perhaps the most advanced piece of equipment found on Overwatch Soldiers are their helmets, which cover the head entirely and are equipped with air filters and radios. Several insignias can be found on their arm pads, signifying their position in the Combine regime. Standard Overwatch Soldiers, like other soldier variants, wear standard-issue blue and grey camo body armor over their mid-sections with padding on their arms, thighs, and groin. Graffiti demonstrating an Overwatch Soldier fully modified.