Theron Sentinels
From Gears of War
- "Sapiens..."
- — Theron Sentinel, when spotting a Gear.
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[edit] Overview
The Locust Theron Guard comprises the elite of The Hollow - stronger, faster, more intelligent, better armored, and better armed than the Locust Drones, the Theron Guard operates a commando unit, excelling at dealing with situations as they come up. Probably considered the "Centurions" of the Locust Army, the Theron Sentinels are powerful foes indeed, the Elite and bulk of discipline of the Locust. The Therons are usually held in reserve until the situation calls for them, but their posting on the battlefield is decisive and generally indicates that the Locust need a mission accomplished, and deem it important enough to trust their best to deal with it. Therons are usually used as field commanders and strategists as they are far more intelligent and cunning than an average Drone.
Amongst the Theron Guard, there are Therons who prove far more brutal, cunning, ruthless, and resourceful than their fellows. These eventually become Theron Sentinels, who serve as squad leaders and sergeants for Theron Guard units, and who act as bodyguards for higher-ranking Locust. RAAM in particular had a contingent of several who served as his personal guard; these were killed, along with RAAM, in Act 5 of Gears of War. Particularly skilled Theron Sentinels may become Palace Guards, who protect the Locust Queen's Palace. Theron Sentinels are easily identified by their red-chased armor, which most likely signifies their importance. Like regular Theron Guards, they usually wear a helmet that protects their heads and obscures their faces, usually leaving only their mouths visible. Though this helmet offers some defense, it cannot protect the Sentinel from headshots.
Like the other Therons, the Sentinels favor the Torque Bow as their weapon of choice. Several can also be found using Hammerburst Rifles, Lancer Rifles, Boltok Pistols, and Gnashers. It's worth noting that Theron Sentinels are one of the few Locust that have the common sense to pick up dropped weapons in single-player - if a downed locust drops a weapon such as a Longshot Sniper Rifle or Gorgon Pistol, the Sentinel may run over, pick it up, and use it.
Theron Sentinels, like all Therons, are well known for their sinister, whispery and sibilant battle cries and hiss-like inflection when speaking. RAAM is believed to have once been a Theron Sentinel.
[edit] Notable Appearances in Gears of War
This locust is the one that took a Gear to RAAM - who then proceeded to execute him with a Boltok Pistol. It's worth noting that in both Gears of War and Gears of War 2, the Therons (including Sentinels) all have randomized helmets, so by repeatedly going through an area you can see a wealth of different designs. In Gears of War 1, you can get a particularly good look at a Theron Guard during the mission "Imaginary Place."
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| Beast Rider · Bolter · Cyclops · Flame Grenadier · Grappler · Grenadier · Grenadier Elite · Gunner · Sniper · Spotter Theron Guard · Theron Sentinels · Palace Guard | ||
