Voltigore

The Voltigore, not to be confused with Vortigaunts, is a gigantic creature that serves as the heavy support infantry of the Race X.

Overview

 * Voltigores have four legs and two arms that end in scythe-like claws, and are distinguished by vivid purple stripes on their bloated carapace similar to those found on a Houndeye, though in a different color.


 * Voltigores can be recognized from afar by their unusual, electric-sounding bellow.

Variations

 * Found later in the game, baby Voltigores are lighter in color and smaller than the adults.


 * Baby Voltigores are only found in concealed underground nests and are closely guarded by the adults.


 * As seen by Adrian Shephard, Voltigores hatch from large eggs deep in their nests.

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 nearby creatures. These versions also utter snorts which sound much like pigs when attacking.

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, which simply produces 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.

Trivia

 * Voltigores only appear in Gearbox's Half-Life expansion Opposing Force.
 * It is notable that the Crab Synth manufactured by the Combine resembles these creatures, as well as the Antlion Guard.
 * The Voltigore has a posture and gait similar to the giant industrial robots seen throughout Black Mesa.
 * Baby Voltigores can be eaten like the Headcrab by the Barnacle Gun.

List of appearances

 * Half-Life: Opposing Force