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The Marines

The Marines are a valiant force of soldiers from the Trans-System Authority, the military arm of the Terran Empire. Authorised for autonomous command and deployment, they have been sent to investigate the loss of several space vessels in the outer sectors of the galaxy. Well equipped and disciplined, they are the only defence humanity has against the Kharaa.

Capable of deploying to the decks of a derelict space vessel and setting up a self sufficient base of operations, the Marines can quickly sweep a ship for the alien bacteria infestation. Once the Kharaa is detected it will spontaneously grow a Hive and begin spawning mobile lifeforms. The Marines must set up a defensive perimeter, access upgrade technologies and deploy weapons and equipment to do battle with the aliens and clear the ship of infestation.

Equipment available to the Marines, once the relevant upgrades are completed, include shotguns, heavy machine guns, grenade launchers, jetpacks, suits of hydraulic heavy armor and the almighty Seige Cannon.

By researching, building and equipping, the Marine's objective is to systematically expand and gain control of sections of the ship, edging the alien infestation back to its hives and destroying these monsterous biological factories. Victory can only be achieved by clearing the ship entirely of the alien presence.

 
Tide of power

In the early game the Marines are a stronger military presence than the Kharaa. As time goes on, however, despite the technological upgrades they undertake to gain more power, the Aliens will eventually overtake them in military capacity as their lifeforms continue to grow and grow and grow in combat power.

The Marines must move rapidly and secure a territorial and technological advantage quickly to reduce the Aliens' ability to evolve and maintain their military superiority!


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