Voltigore

{{Enemy Infobox
 * image=Voltigore model.jpg
 * name=Voltigore
 * affiliation=Race X
 * type=Heavy support infantry
 * health=
 * weapons=*Front GORDON FREEMAN GAYconfused with Vortigaunts, are large Race X creatures encountered in Half-Life: Opposing Force.

Overview
Voltigores are large, brown burly creatures that have four legs and two arms that end in scythe-like claws. On their backs are five vivid purple stripes, followed by a long tail.

These creatures apparently communicate via their unusual, electric-sounding bellow.

Habitat
Voltigores can be seen in various locations throughout Black Mesa although they seem to prefer dark, damp environments. As seen in the Opposing Force chapter Foxtrot Uniform, in which Adrian Shephard ends up traveling through several disused tunnels beneath the surface of Black Mesa, a large population of Voltigores can be found.

Behavior and skills
These aggressive creatures use their innate ability to harness electrical charges to create a devastating ranged energy bolt attack, bearing some similarity to the Vortigaunt's green energy stream, although the Voltigore's energy attack is purple, and much more lethal. At close range, they attack viciously with their claws.

When a Voltigore dies, its carapace explodes, causing massive damage to anything in the vicinity.

Variations
Baby Voltigores are much smaller and weaker, and they cannot use the energy attack commonly used by the adult form. Despite this, they will make valiant efforts to use it, simply producing a harmless purple spark.

While at a great disadvantage in battle thanks to their under-developed bodies, baby Voltigores are just as aggressive as their parents and will not hesitate to attack the player.

Tactics
The best weapon to quickly dispatch a Voltigore is the Displacer Cannon. If the Displacer Cannon is unavailable or too much of a risk to use, the SAW is a good alternative weapon to use.

Trivia

 * Voltigores only appear in Gearbox's Half-Life expansion Opposing Force.
 * It is notable that the Crab Synth manufactured by the Combine, and the Antlion Guard, resemble these creatures.
 * Baby Voltigores can be eaten like the Headcrab by the Barnacle Gun.

List of appearances

 * Half-Life: Opposing Force