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Striders are a type of weaponized mech in gen:LOCK used by the Vanguard.
Design
Striders form an integral part of the Vanguard's ground forces, each providing heavy firepower and battlefield mobility under the control of a single pilot.
The same team responsible for designing the Striders built armor sets for the Holons, which prompted Doctor Rufus Weller to describe the design philosophy of the design team to be "Utilitarian". The weapon system of Striders is completely modular which allows for a variety of weapon configurations that include cannons of different calibers and missile launchers. Striders have a total of nine weapon attachment points, with three at the top of the torso, three at each shoulder area and one at each leg. In addition, Striders carry internally-mounted battery of missiles on either side of the cockpit. The torso of Striders are capable of rotating 360 degrees, and their legs have jet boosters to allow for short jumps.
A squad of Striders can be carried and transported by Hornbill aerial transports, which can quickly drop or retrieve the Striders through ventral cargo doors. Hoist cables from the drop craft connect to a dorsal attachment point behind the cockpit of each Strider to facilitate transport and extraction.
Striders seem to struggle in direct engagements against Union Mechs as the armor of Union Mechs is resistant to the Strider's main guns. The missiles carried on the Strider, however, seem to be able to consistently destroy the Union Mechs.
After the Battle of New York City, the helmets of Strider pilots were designed with the ability to be sealed as a precaution against Nanotech.
Notable Pilots
Notes
- Strider pilots are colloquially known as "Walkers".