Although the Strogg Oppressor doesn't drop ammo packs, it does come equipped with a unique feature its GDF counterpart lacks: tactical shields. The oppressor can drop a tactical shield indoors or outdoors; the small shield is used primarily to provide Strogg infantry cover. Drop the tactical shield as you attack a room defended by GDF forces; the added protection could provide the extra seconds of defense required to gain the upper hand on even a superior enemy force. Without experience rewards, the tactical shield remains up for about 40 seconds. It can be destroyed by enemy fire; a close-quarters frag grenade will destroy the default shield.
The chart below reveals experience rewards for the Strogg Oppressor. Reach the first experience reward to unlock an additional weapon option, the accurized lacerator. The second reward increases the effectiveness of the oppressor's tactical shield: it stays longer and can sustain more damage. Additional rewards include faster targeting for the oppressor's long-range fire support and faster recharge rate for the long-range fire support.
| XP | REWARD | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Unlock Accurized Lacerator | Adds the accurized lacerator to the oppressor's weapon options. |
| Level 2 | Tactical Shield Upgrade | Enhances the durability and lasting power of the oppressor's tactical shield. |
| Level 3 | Faster Targeting | Fire support targets acquire at a faster rate. |
| Level 4 | Faster Fire-Support Recharge | Fire support recharges at a faster rate allowing you to fire more frequently. |
Infiltrator
Players can equp the Strogg Infiltrator with the railgun; Quake veterans will recognize this weapon as a long-range sniper weapon. But like the GDF Covert Ops class, the infiltrator isn't simply a sniper. Don't select the infiltrator for sniping purposes only; your Strogg teammates will be counting on the infiltrator for a variety of important tasks, including completing hacking objectives and flying drone objectives, scouting, and perhaps most important of all, deplying the Psi Radar.
Deploying radar should be the first job of any Strogg Infiltrator. Even if you plan to find a safe railgun area, assist your teammates first by creating the Psi Radar. Strogg goals become much easier with the help of radar. You can spot GDF positions, important for both offensive and defensive situations. You'll know exactly how to maneuver Strogg ground troops and vehicles to counter the GDF opposition. A team with working radar has a huge advantage over a team without it.
The Strogg Infiltrator possesses flying drones. Use them to scout GDF positions and defenses. They're also an explosive! Fly into a camping GDF sniper.
The infiltrator's hacking tool has a variety of uses. It's used to complete map hacking objectives, such as hacking the security controls on Volcano. You can also use the hacking tool to hack GDF deployables, which temporarily disable them. Like the GDF Covert Ops, the infiltrator can steal an enemy disguise from a fallen enemy. Approach and use the fallen enemy to steal the disguise; firing weaponry will cause you to lose the disguise but you can use the melee spikes weapon for extra backstab damage and maintain the disguise.
The Strogg Infiltrator also comes equipped with flyer drones. These are actually key to the map objective on Volcano (infiltrators must fly droops into the access vents and destroy the energy core). You can also use drones to scout defenses and even eliminate a GDF trooper who thinks he's well-hidden and under cover. For example, fly a drone into the final room of Salvage (where a Strogg Aggressor must destroy the salvage with a plasma charge). The infiltrator can scout enemy defenses inside the room—and even eliminate a defender! Fly the drone and detonate it with the fire button when you've moved as close to the target as possible. Nothing surprises a camping GDF Soldier like a flying drone! The drone can remain airborne for 30 seconds before deactivating.
The chart below reveals experience rewards for the Strogg Infiltrator. The first reward allows the infiltrator to move silently—an excellent combination for the infiltrator's disguise and backstab abilities. The infiltrator's enhanced radar experience reward increases range of the Psi Radar. Finally, the infiltrator can receive faster hacking and faster disguise rates by reaching the third and fourth experience rewards respectively.
| XP | REWARD | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Stealth (No Footsteps) | Allows the infiltrator to move silently without the sound of footsteps. |
| Level 2 | Enhanced Radar | Increases the range of the Psi Radar. |
| Level 3 | Faster Hacking | The infiltrator can conduct hacking tasks faster. |
| Level 4 | Faster Disguise | The infiltrator steals the disguise faster. |