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{{Cabal infobox
{{Cabal infobox
|image= [[File:Phalanx (RL).jpg|300px]]
|image= [[File:Phalanx (RL).jpg|325px]]
|name= Phalanx
|name= Phalanx
|Species= [[Cabal]]
|Species= [[Cabal]]
|Legion(s)= [[Blind Legion]] <br> [[Dust Giants]] <br> [[Sand Eaters]] <br> [[Siege Dancers]] <br> [[Skyburners]] <br> [[Red Legion]] <br> [[Loyalists]]
|Legion(s)= [[Red Legion]] <br> [[Loyalists]] <br> [[Cabal Deserters]] <br> [[Shadow Legion]]
|Role(s)= Defensive Support
|Weapon(s)= [[Energy Shield]] <br> {{icon|Solar}} [[Slug Rifle]] {{C|common}} <br> {{icon|Arc}} [[Cabal Slug Shotgun]] {{C|uncommon}} <br> {{icon|Solar}} [[Projection Rifle]] {{C|rare}}
|Abilities= Shield Expansion <br> Limited Flight <br> Strafe Thrusters <br> {{icon|Kinetic}} Shield Lunge
}}
|title2 = Destiny
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{{Cabal infobox
|image= [[File:Destiny-CabalPhalanx.jpg|325px]]
|name= Phalanx
|Species= [[Cabal]]
|Legion(s)= [[Blind Legion]] <br> [[Dust Giants]] <br> [[Sand Eaters]] <br> [[Siege Dancers]] <br> [[Skyburners]] <br> [[Broken Legion]]
|Role(s)= Defensive Support
|Role(s)= Defensive Support
|Mission(s)=
|Height= 8'1
|Height= 8'1
|Weight= 800 lbs.
|Weight= 800 lbs.
|Weapon(s)= [[Cabal Shield]] <br> [[Slug Rifle]] <br> [[Cabal Slug Shotgun]] <br> [[Energy Shield]]
|Weapon(s)= [[Cabal Shield]] <br> {{icon|Solar}} [[Slug Rifle]] {{C|common}}
|Abilities= High Durability <br> Rapid Movement <br> Shield Lunge Melee <br> Shield Expansion <br> Limited Flight
|Abilities= {{icon|Kinetic}} Shield Lunge
}}
}}
}}
{{Quote|Remember, they have to take a shot sometime.|[[Grimoire]] description}}
{{Quote|Remember, they have to take a shot sometime.|[[Grimoire]] description}}
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==Overview==
==Overview==
They are similar to [[Legionnaire]]s and carry big tactical shields,<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIxxsw7TNd4 '''YouTube''': ''Destiny: Official E3 Gameplay Experience Trailer'']</ref> acting as a mobile defensive front, holding their ground or pushing forward at will; they have no jump-jets.<ref name = "Destiny">'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard''</ref> Besides blocking attacks, Phalanx shields are dangerous in melee combat. A single hit can send [[Guardian]]s flying, which will cause damage if they crash into a solid object. This is strong enough to kill Guardians on higher difficulties. In [[Destiny 2]] their shields has a deactivation point at the centre of it. If you shoot at it, it'll deactivate the shield and disorients the wielder.
They are similar to [[Legionnaire]]s and carry big tactical shields,<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIxxsw7TNd4 '''YouTube''': ''Destiny: Official E3 Gameplay Experience Trailer'']</ref> acting as a mobile defensive front, holding their ground or pushing forward at will; they have no jump-jets.<ref name = "Destiny">'''Bungie (2014-9-9)''', ''[[Destiny]]''</ref> Besides blocking attacks, Phalanx shields are dangerous in melee combat. A single hit can send [[Guardian]]s flying, which will cause damage if they crash into a solid object. This is strong enough to kill Guardians on higher difficulties. In ''[[Destiny 2]]'' their shields have a deactivation point at the center, which can be shot for minimal damage but will retract the shield and briefly stun the Phalanx.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
===''Destiny''===
===''Destiny''===
On their own, Phalanxes aren't particularly threatening, but that doesn't excuse them from being difficult to kill. The shield they carry covers a big portion of their body, which is only made worse by the fact that the shield is fully immune to most weapons. Occasionally, a Phalanx will plant down their shield to fire their Slug Rifle in rapid succession with a good degree of accuracy. Otherwise, it will slowly corner a Guardian until it gets into melee range, which is where a Phalanx is arguably at its most deadly, considering the fact that they have two different melee attacks.
The Phalanx's shield they carry covers a big portion of their body and is immune to all incoming damage, and their wielder will occasionally plant it down to fire their Slug Rifle in rapid succession. Otherwise, the Phalanx will slowly corner a Guardian until they get into melee range, where they will either quickly swing their shield at them or lunge towards their target and pound them with the shield, which can outright kill the player in one hit or send them flying if they happen to survive. To prevent them from getting close, it's advised to either shoot their exposed arm to stun them or kill them outright with splash damage from grenades, [[Rocket Launcher]]s or [[Interceptor]] mortar shells. <ref name="Planetview">[https://www.destinyplanetview.com/en/home '''Destiny Planet View''']</ref>
 
The first attack is a shield swing that is hard to dodge and does a decent amount of damage when it hits. The other melee attack is far more devastating: if within range, a Phalanx will lunge shield-first into its target; this will either outright kill the player (which happens in most cases), or deal heavy damage and send them flying into a wall, causing them to die of impact with a hard surface (which happens if the player has a high armor build). For this reason it is recommended that [[Guardian]]s dispose of them quickly before they get to close; flanking them, throwing a grenade behind them or shooting their exposed arm are all good ways to finish them off.<ref name="Planetview">[https://www.destinyplanetview.com/en/home '''Destiny Planet View''']</ref> Splash-damage from [[Rocket Launcher]]s or [[Interceptor]] rockets can also deal with them quickly.


===''Destiny 2''===
===''Destiny 2''===
In [[Destiny 2]], [[Red Legion]] Phalanxes are equipped with [[Energy Shield]]s, which they can expand to provide protection to multiple Cabal soldiers. They do not impede movement when expanded and can be walked through. Shooting the glowing icon in the center of the shield or using a Suppressor Grenade will deactivate the shield and stun the Phalanx for a few seconds. Like [[Legionary|Legionnaires]] they tend to use [[Cabal Slug Shotgun]]s.
In ''[[Destiny 2]]'', Phalanxes are equipped with [[Energy Shield]]s, which they can expand to protect multiple Cabal soldiers. They do not impede movement when expanded and can be walked through. Shooting the glowing icon in the center of the shield or using a Suppressor Grenade will deactivate the shield and stun the Phalanx for a few seconds. Unlike [[Legionary|Legionnaires]] they tend to use [[Slug Rifle]]s rather than [[Cabal Slug Shotgun]]s. Red Legion Phalanxes are now equipped with jump jets like other Cabal and are thus capable of limited flight, though this also gives them a weak spot on their backs.


==Known Phalanxes==
==Known Phalanxes==
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*[[Lurg, the Burning Shield]]
*[[Lurg, the Burning Shield]]
*[[Security Chief Kolg]]
*[[Security Chief Kolg]]
*[[Minor_Cabal_Characters#Siege_Dancers|Val Bo'ourc]]
*[[Than'grot, Loyal to Caiatl]]
*[[Minor_Cabal_Characters#Siege_Dancers|Val Ma'aurg]]
*[[Ur'Rix]]
*[[Minor_Cabal_Characters#Siege_Dancers|Val Zu'uarc]]
*[[Val Bou'urc]]
*[[Val Cempas]]
*[[Val Ma'aurg]]
*[[Val Zu'uarc]]
*[[Valus Mau'ual]]
*[[Valus Tlu'urn]]
*[[Resupplier Jern]]


==Types==
==Types==
;Notable Variations
*[[Loyalist Phalanx]] - Phalanx of the Loyalists
*[[Nightmare Phalanx]] - [[Nightmare]] in the shape of a Phalanx
;Common Variants
*Elite Phalanx - Epic difficulty
*[[Esteemed Phalanx]] - [[Major]] Phalanx {{C|''Destiny 2''}}
*Fleet Phalanx - Heroic difficulty
*[[Honored Phalanx]] - [[Elite]] Phalanx
*Imperial Phalanx - [[Major]] Phalanx {{C|''Destiny''}}
;Specific Variants
*[[7th Company Phalanx]]
*[[C-Block Blood Phalanx]]
*[[C-Block Blood Phalanx]]
*[[Elite Phalanx]]
*[[Crimson Shadow]]
*[[Fleet Phalanx]]
*[[EZ Phalanx]]
*[[Hardened Phalanx]]
*[[Hardened Phalanx]]
*[[Imperial Phalanx]]
*[[Isolated Phalanx]]
*[[Line Phalanx]]
*[[Line Phalanx]]
*[[Loyalist Phalanx]]
*[[Mercury Conqueror]]
*[[Net-Desecrator's Exploited]]
*[[Ouragos Phalanx]]
*[[Paraversal Contender]]
*[[Subterranean Hydration Officer]]
*[[Subterranean Hydration Officer]]
*[[Thunder Phalanx]]


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*A [[wikipedia:Phalanx|phalanx]] is a type of Greek shield formation.
*A [[Wikipedia:Phalanx|phalanx]] is a type of Greek shield formation.
*They bear resemblance to the [http://www.halopedia.org/Hunter Hunters] of the ''[http://www.halopedia.org Halo]'' series, as per their shared use of shields.
*They bear resemblance to the [http://www.halopedia.org/Hunter Hunters] of the ''[http://www.halopedia.org Halo]'' series, as per their shared use of shields.
*They are somewhat infamous in the community for their melee attack, which can sometimes send the players flying through air over long distances, often killing them once they hit a wall.
*They are somewhat infamous in the community for their melee attack, which can sometimes send the players flying through the air over long distances, often killing them once they hit a wall.
*Although a Red Legion Phalanx shield is white in the main game, they were shown having orange shields in the official trailer for Destiny 2.


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


==References==
==References==
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[[Category: Cabal]]
[[Category:Cabal]]
[[Category: Enemies]]
[[Category:Enemies]]

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Destiny 2
Phalanx
Phalanx (RL).jpg
Statistics

Species:

Cabal

Legion(s):

Red Legion
Loyalists
Cabal Deserters
Shadow Legion

Role(s):

Defensive Support

Combat information

Weapon(s):

Energy Shield
SolarS.png Slug Rifle (common)
ArcS.png Cabal Slug Shotgun (uncommon)
SolarS.png Projection Rifle (rare)

Abilities:

Shield Expansion
Limited Flight
Strafe Thrusters
KineticS.png Shield Lunge

 
Destiny
Phalanx
Destiny-CabalPhalanx.jpg
Statistics

Species:

Cabal

Legion(s):

Blind Legion
Dust Giants
Sand Eaters
Siege Dancers
Skyburners
Broken Legion

Role(s):

Defensive Support

Height:

8'1

Weight:

800 lbs.

Combat information

Weapon(s):

Cabal Shield
SolarS.png Slug Rifle (common)

Abilities:

KineticS.png Shield Lunge

 

"Remember, they have to take a shot sometime."
— Grimoire description

Phalanx are a type of Cabal military rank.

Overview[edit]

They are similar to Legionnaires and carry big tactical shields,[1] acting as a mobile defensive front, holding their ground or pushing forward at will; they have no jump-jets.[2] Besides blocking attacks, Phalanx shields are dangerous in melee combat. A single hit can send Guardians flying, which will cause damage if they crash into a solid object. This is strong enough to kill Guardians on higher difficulties. In Destiny 2 their shields have a deactivation point at the center, which can be shot for minimal damage but will retract the shield and briefly stun the Phalanx.

Gameplay[edit]

Destiny[edit]

The Phalanx's shield they carry covers a big portion of their body and is immune to all incoming damage, and their wielder will occasionally plant it down to fire their Slug Rifle in rapid succession. Otherwise, the Phalanx will slowly corner a Guardian until they get into melee range, where they will either quickly swing their shield at them or lunge towards their target and pound them with the shield, which can outright kill the player in one hit or send them flying if they happen to survive. To prevent them from getting close, it's advised to either shoot their exposed arm to stun them or kill them outright with splash damage from grenades, Rocket Launchers or Interceptor mortar shells. [3]

Destiny 2[edit]

In Destiny 2, Phalanxes are equipped with Energy Shields, which they can expand to protect multiple Cabal soldiers. They do not impede movement when expanded and can be walked through. Shooting the glowing icon in the center of the shield or using a Suppressor Grenade will deactivate the shield and stun the Phalanx for a few seconds. Unlike Legionnaires they tend to use Slug Rifles rather than Cabal Slug Shotguns. Red Legion Phalanxes are now equipped with jump jets like other Cabal and are thus capable of limited flight, though this also gives them a weak spot on their backs.

Known Phalanxes[edit]

Types[edit]

Notable Variations
Common Variants
Specific Variants

Trivia[edit]

  • A phalanx is a type of Greek shield formation.
  • They bear resemblance to the Hunters of the Halo series, as per their shared use of shields.
  • They are somewhat infamous in the community for their melee attack, which can sometimes send the players flying through the air over long distances, often killing them once they hit a wall.
  • Although a Red Legion Phalanx shield is white in the main game, they were shown having orange shields in the official trailer for Destiny 2.

Gallery[edit]

List of appearances[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ YouTube: Destiny: Official E3 Gameplay Experience Trailer
  2. ^ Bungie (2014-9-9), Destiny
  3. ^ Destiny Planet View

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