Combat Shell Deep Dive #1 - Soldier

In the Deadlink Protocol you are the brain but your variable brawn are the Combat Shells you connect to. Humanoid frames of armor, servos and circuits piloted by a copy of your consciousness into the thick of the fight against corporate greed.

We are sure you would like to know your arsenal, and so it's time to take a deep dive into one of the combat shells at your disposal. This will include a summary of their arsenal, and a look at some behind-the-scenes WIPs that they evolved from into their current place in Deadlink!


The Soldier Combat Shell was among the first developed (both in-universe and out of it!), but don't mistake it for a grunt. This shell fits a combat specialist like a glove and is a tried and true tool of destruction.


Fittingly, it is armed with weapons just as firmly associated with destruction: a shotgun and a variable rocket launcher.


Aiding in its mobility and adding control to range of engagement is the GripWire Rappel. This PMC-grade nanotech grappling hook does more than just close the distance - it stuns opponents and tags them. Constructor Balls are just as valid a target for this useful tool.

Furthermore, the Soldier packs a highly disruptive punch in the form of the Scrambler. This EMP-like attack will produce a cone of superfine magnetic particles, leaving opponents marked and, in most cases, incapacitated.

The Soldier Combat Shell may be your first tool, but it's certainly one with a lot of use and potential for mayhem.

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How did it feel to pilot the Soldier, agent? Did you stick to your tried and true guns for long, or quickly find yourself seeking out more specialized tools offered by the other Combat Shells? Share your comments and battle experience in the comments!