Vanguard

Intel/Infiltrator

Tech-scavengers who recovered pre-collapse radar and hacking equipment.

Abilities

Passive: Deep Scan

Enemies within 15 meters are "Pinged" on the team's HUD, even through thin walls/cover.

Active: Blackout

Disables all enemy HUDs and electronic sights within a 20-meter radius for 4 seconds.

Weapon Synergy

Bolt-action rifles gain a "Marked" effect; teammates deal 10% more damage to marked targets.

Performance Metrics

Intel Gathering 90%

Stealth 70%

Difficulty 75%

The Lore of Vanguard

The Vanguard are the keepers of pre-collapse tactical knowledge. Using recovered drones, sensors, and construction equipment, they act as force multipliers for their allies. They win by knowing where the enemy is and ensuring their squad is better prepared for the engagement.

Secure Sector // HQ Established

Architectural Intelligence

The Stronghold

Every match begins and ends here. The Vanguard fortress is a masterwork of wasteland engineering, designed to withstand the brutal 4-team sieges of the Breach phase.

Reinforced Breach Gates

Automated Defense Sockets

Central Core Receptacle