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{{Fallen infobox
{{Fallen infobox
|image= [[File:Exploder Shank.jpg|300px]]
|image= [[File:Exploder Shank.jpg|360px]]
|name= Exploder Shank
|name= Exploder Shank
|species= [[Fallen]]
|species= [[Fallen]]
|type= [[Shank]]
|type= [[Shank]]
|house= [[House of Wolves]] <br> [[House of Devils]] <br> [[House of Dusk]] <br> [[Kell's Scourge]] <br> [[House of Salvation]]
|house= [[House of Wolves]] <br> [[House of Devils]] <br> [[House of Dusk]] <br> [[House of Salvation]]
|purpose= Kamikaze Unit
|rank= Kamikaze Unit
|weapon(s)= {{icon|Arc}} Explosive Payload {{C|''Destiny''}} <br> {{icon|Solar}} Explosive Payload {{C|''Destiny 2''}}
|mission=
|abilities= Rapid Flight <br> Midair Levitation
|weapon(s)= Explosive Payload
|abilities= Rapid Flight <br> Midair Levitation <br> [[Solar]] Detonation
}}
}}
'''Exploder Shanks''' are a variant of [[Fallen]] [[Shank]].
'''Exploder Shanks''' are unique type of [[Fallen]] [[Shank]], belonging to the [[House of Wolves]], [[House of Devils]], and the [[House of Dusk]].


==Overview==
==Overview==
Exploder Shanks have been outfitted with high yield explosives by their Fallen creators, and sent to destroy themselves near strong opposition. Originally employed by the [[House of Wolves]], they were later adopted by all the Houses in the Solar System. The Wolves' model have less conspicuous explosives, better integrated in their chassis, while the models seen with the [[House of Dusk]] and later syndacates feature red hot bombs more crudely strapped onto their chassis, alongside bolted-on pieces of scrap that almost hide their house livery.
Exploder Shanks will explode when they approach a [[Guardian]] or if shot at, similar to a [[Cursed Thrall]] or a [[Vex]] [[Fanatic]]. Although these Shanks were originally from the House of Wolves, they have been seen protecting the modified Shank [[S.A.B.E.R.-2]] in [[Old Russia]], and modified [[Devil Splicers|Splicer]] versions protecting [[Aksis, Archon Prime]], suggesting they are common among the Fallen Houses or have adopted the tactic.


==Gameplay==
By the time of the [[Red War]], the newly emerged [[House of Dusk]] continue to use Exploder Shanks as kamikaze troops in their battles.
Exploder Shanks will explode when they approach an enemy or if shot at, similar to a [[Cursed Thrall]] or a [[Vex]] [[Fanatic]]. They are usually sent out in groups, alone or with other Shanks. They can be detected from their constant beeping sound, and will gather energy for a split second before detonating on their own. Thanks to their flight, they can be considerably more dangerous than other suicide units. In ''[[Destiny]]'' the Exploder Shank's payload deals [[Arc]] damage, while in ''[[Destiny 2]]'' they deal [[Solar]] damage.


==Variants==
==Variants==
;Notable Variants
===Overcharge Shank===
*Exploder Shank, Kell's Scourge - Exploder Shank of the [[Kell's Scourge]]
Overcharge Shanks appear during the [[Exodus Crash]] strike. They are first encountered when the strike team must defend a platform until their [[Ghost]] can hack it. If an Overcharge Shank reaches the platform, then the ground be become electrified and deal damage to the Guardians until they are destroyed. The Overcharge Shanks reappear at the end of the strike and electrify parts of the battleground within the [[EX-077 Command]] area when the Guardians challenge [[Thaviks, the Depraved]].
*[[Splicer Exploder Shank]] — [[Devil Splicers]] Exploder Shank
;Common Variants
*[[Resilient Homing Shank]] — [[Elite]]
;Specific Variants
*[[Overcharge Shank]]
*[[Overcharged Shank, Kell's Scourge]]


==Trivia==
===Resilient Exploder Shank===
*Originally the Exploder Shanks usually bore the colors of the [[House of Wolves]] when they were first introduced. Around the time of [[The Taken King]] and [[Rise of Iron]], the Exploder Shanks were recolored blue and white much like the ones that were seen in [[Fallen S.A.B.E.R.]].
These are Elite ranks variants of the Exploder Shank which have more health and deal more damage when they explode.
**The reason of this is unknown, but was presumably done so that the Repeater Shanks can be used by all Houses, as the [[House of Devils]] were seen employing the Shanks into their arsenal.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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**''[[Curse of Osiris]]''
**''[[Curse of Osiris]]''
**''[[Forsaken]]''
**''[[Forsaken]]''
**''[[Season of the Forge]]''
**''[[Shadowkeep]]''
**''[[Beyond Light]]''
**''[[Season of the Risen]]''
**''[[Season of Plunder]]''


==References==
==References==
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