Editing Colossus

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{{Cabal infobox
|image= [[File:Colossus (RL).png|300px]]
|name= Colossus
|Species= [[Cabal]]
|Legion(s)= [[Red Legion]] <br> [[Loyalists]] <br> [[Cabal Deserters]] <br> [[Imperial Cabal]] <br> [[Shadow Legion]]
|Role(s)= Elite Heavy Infantry
|Mission(s)=
|Height= 9'1
|Weight= 800+ lbs.
|Weapon(s)= [[Cabal Slug Launcher]] (common) <br> [[Heavy Slug Thrower]] (uncommon) <br> [[Arc]] Cabal Cluster Missiles
|Abilities= [[Arc]] [[Absorption Shield]] {{C|high difficulty}} <br> Blinding Effect <br> Slowness Debuff <br> High Durability <br> Limited Flight <br> Quake Attack
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|title2 = Destiny
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{{Cabal infobox
|image= [[File:Destiny-CabalColossus.jpg|300px]]
|name= Colossus
|Species= [[Cabal]]
|Legion(s)= [[Blind Legion]] <br> [[Dust Giants]] <br> [[Sand Eaters]] <br> [[Siege Dancers]] <br> [[Skyburners]] <br> [[Broken Legion]]
|Role(s)= Elite Heavy Infantry
|Mission(s)=
|Height= 9'1
|Weight= 800+ lbs.
|Weapon(s)= [[Heavy Slug Thrower]] <br> [[Solar]] Cabal Cluster Missiles
|Abilities= High Durability <br> Quake Attack
}}
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{{Quote|Where a Colossus stands, many will fall.|[[Grimoire]] description.}}

The '''Colossus''' is a robust type of [[Cabal]] elite warrior.

==Overview==
Massive, even for Cabal standards, they lead through their own relentless demeanor, wielding devastating Gatling-style Heavy Slug Throwers and [[Cabal Slug Launcher]]s.<ref>'''Game Informer January 2014''', ''page 55''</ref> Colossus also possess radios that allows them to make reports back to their command centers.<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/entries/ancient-apocalypse-mask?highlight=colossus Ancient Apocalypse Mask]</ref> They tower over most Cabal infantry with their rapid fire weaponry and near-impenetrable armor, they are the most devastating unit in the Cabal's roster.<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/cards/colossus?highlight=colossus Colossus]</ref> They are powerful enough that a stomp from them can shake the ground beneath them.<ref>[https://www.ishtar-collective.net/cards/crimson-days?highlight=colossus Crimson Days]</ref>

==Gameplay==
===Destiny===
The Colossus is the single most dangerous Cabal unit in the order of battle, clad in nearly impenetrable armor and armed with a devastating arsenal of heavy weapons. Their primary weapon of choice is none other than the [[Heavy Slug Thrower]], a large rotary machine gun which fires a hailstorm of microrockets at an incredibly fast rate. It is also shockingly accurate at long range, rendering any position on the battlefield potentially unfit for cover. Any Guardian who steps in its line of suppressive fire will have their shield melted in the blink of an eye and will be unable to fight back, for the microrockets fired can knock the player's aim off by a significant amount, so it best to stay mobile and run away.

Colossi also have the ability to fire homing missile swarms from pods on the back of their armor.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6eFgqDnK7M '''Youtube:''' ''Destiny -- Dust Palace Strike Walkthrough (Only on PlayStation)'']</ref> These missiles have a high velocity and blast radius, so dodging them can prove to be a difficult prospect because if a full barrage hits their target they could swiftly destroy the player. Although Colossi dominate at long range, facing them up close is a bad idea as they will unleash a three-hundred-sixty degree ground smash called the "Quake" that can instantly kill Guardians. For those few that survive, they will suffer massive damage and tremendous knockback, causing them to die of impact with a hard surface at sufficient distance.

However, as fearsome as the Colossus is, they can prove to be vulnerable due to their low mobility, despite their ferocious size and strength. Precision weapons are good for taking them out at a distance while fully automatic weapons allow them a quick death up close.

===Destiny 2===
In ''Destiny 2'', Colossi primarily wield [[Cabal Slug Launcher]]s, though the Heavy Slug Thrower is still in their arsenal. They also utilize a new form of Cabal Cluster Missiles, which are fired in larger clusters, deal [[Arc]] damage, and have a longer range. If these missiles hit, they will blind, deafen and slow the the target for a few seconds, similar to the a shorter Fallen [[Web Mine]]. Movement wise, though they are still slow walkers, Colossi now also utilize their jetpacks more often than in the previous game. Finally, when the Shielded Foes [[Modifier]] is active, Colossi now gain Arc [[Absorption Shield]]s.

==Known Colossi==
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===[[Dust Giants|Dust Giant]] Colossi===
*[[Valus Ta'aurc]]

===[[Siege Dancers|Siege Dancer]] Colossi===
*[[Bracus Dra'ang]]

===[[Skyburners|Skyburner]] Colossi===
*[[Primus Ta'aun]] 
*[[Valus Gho'ourn]]
*[[Valus Tau'ugh]]

===[[Cabal Deserters|Deserter]] Colossi===
*[[Bracus Gu'ulan, Shamed Legionary]]
*[[Ghalar, The Fugitive]]
*[[Gun'nar, Privateer]]
*[[Val'aug, the Brute]]
*[[Valus Dralgur, the Exiled]]
*[[Valus Dulurc]]

===[[Imperial Cabal|Imperial]] Colossi===
*[[Basilius the Golem]]
*[[Valus Ozysas]]
*[[Val Kladior]]

===[[Loyalists|Loyalist]] Colossi===
*[[Au'gor, Devoted of Calus]]
*[[Taurg, Disguised by the Emperor]]

===[[Proxy]] Colossi===
*[[Val Ghranatum]]
*[[Valus Traud, Proxy]]

===[[Nightmare]] Colossi===
*[[Nightmare of Uaoc, Spine Breaker]]
*[[Valus Thu'ur, Vessel of Nightmares]]

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===[[Red Legion]] Colossi===
*[[Bracus Eratl]]
*[[Bruiser Thurn]]
*[[Burg, the Stellar Jailer]]
*[[Devourer Darg]]
*[[Dust-Choked Thrag]]
*[[Enforcer Rusk]]
*[[Glomus, the Severing Slash]]
*[[Jagad, the Overwhelming Surge]]
*[[Kaaron, Blood Infernal]]
*[[Krusk, the Sol's Warden]]
*[[Magnar the Rockjaw]]
*[[Moag, the Deafening Volley]]
*[[Primus Cal'aug]]
*[[Prusk, the Unequaled Maul]]
*[[Saarut, Blood Infernal]]
*[[Ta'aul, Disgraced Colossus]]
*[[Taskmaster Vazar]]
*[[Time Warden Paranthul]]
*[[Time Warden Prectorus]]
*[[Time Warden Takronog]]
*[[Tluam, Sister of Vrag]]
*[[Val Drueng]]
*[[Val Garurc]]
*[[Val Palusk]]
*[[Valus Pra'urg]]
*[[Valus Trusug]]
*[[Valus Zullug]]
*[[Vrag, Sister of Tluam]]
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==Types==
*[[Barrier Colossus]]
*[[Brawl Gladiator]]
*[[Bruised Colossus]]
*[[C-Block Blood Colossus]]
*[[Commander of Eternity]]
*[[Deceived Colossus]]
*[[Elite Colossus]]
*[[Elite Mercury Conqueror]]
*[[Esteemed Colossus]]
*[[Excavation Valus]]
*[[Excavator Valus]]
*[[EZ Colossus]]
*[[Fleet Colossus]]
*[[Honorchasing Colossus]]
*[[Honored Colossus]]
*[[Imperial Colossus]]
*[[Imperial Engineer]]
*[[Imperial Mechanic]]
*[[Keymaster Colossus]]
*[[Loyalist Colossus]]
*[[Mercury Conqueror]]
*[[Outlaw Colossus]]
*[[Revered Colossus]]
*[[Ruination Colossus]]
*[[Supreme Colossus]]
*[[Uprooted Gladiator]]

==Trivia==
*During the development of ''[[Destiny]]'', Colossi were originally called Gladiators. 
**The name [[Gladiator]] was later used for a new Cabal enemy in Destiny 2.
**However there are few instances of unique Colossi units being called Gladiator in [[Destiny 2]], with an example being a [[Brawl Gladiator]].

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Destiny-CabalColossus.jpg|A [[Dust Giants]] Colossus.
File:Cabal Gladiator red.jpg|A Colossus challenges their opponents.
File:Colossus (BL).jpg|A Blind Legion Colossus.
File:Colossus (SD).jpg|A [[Siege Dancers]] Colossus.
File:Colossus (SE).jpg|A [[Sand Eaters]] Colossus.
File:Colossus (Sb).jpg|A [[Skyburners]] Colossus.
File:Cabal Gladiator red firing.jpg|A Colossus firing his Heavy Slug Thrower.
File:Law of the Jungle, Big man.png|A Colossus facing three [[Guardian]]s in ''[[The Law Of The Jungle]]''.
File:Collosus.jpg|A helmetless Colossus firing its Heavy Slug Thrower in ''The Law Of The Jungle''.
File:Collosus1.jpg|A helmetless Colossus.
File:Gladiator render.jpg|Helmetless render of Colossus.
File:RL Colossus.png|A [[Red Legion]] Colossus.
File:Loyalist Colossus.jpg|A [[Loyalists]] Colossus.
File:Colossus.png|A Colossus in ''Destiny 2''.
File:D2 Gold Colossus Render.jpg|A Colossus clad in gold armor.
File:D2 Colossus Render Front.jpg|Front render of the ''Destiny 2'' Colossus.
File:D2 Colossus Render Back.jpg|Back render of the ''Destiny 2'' Colossus.
File:D2 Colossus Render 1.jpg
</gallery>

==List of appearances==
*''[[The Law Of The Jungle]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Destiny]]''
**''[[The Taken King]]''
*''[[Destiny 2]]''
**''[[Curse of Osiris]]''
**''[[Warmind (expansion)|Warmind]]''
**''[[Forsaken]]''
***''[[Season of the Forge]]''
***''[[Season of the Drifter]]''
***''[[Season of Dawn]]''
***''[[Season of the Worthy]]''
***''[[Season of the Chosen]]''
***''[[Season of the Splicer]]''
**''[[The Witch Queen]]''
***''[[Season of Plunder]]''

==References==
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