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Often used to open doors or entryways to new areas.
The Crimson Omen is a symbol in the Gears of War universe that is marked on areas that the Locust horde has taken over. It serves as a warning, and as the games iconic logo.
A locust weapon that works by shooting a creature underground that then pops out and explodes on the enemy.
Identification tags worn by military personnel that carry basic personal and medical info.
Doors are a common object in most video games, as well as the keys and objects needed to open them. From role playing to shooters, doors are an important component of many games.
A handy weapon used effectively against the undead. Old double barrel never fails.
A machine designed with the purpose of moving objects or characters vertically.
An elevated surface normally with ample overhead lighting, and a nearby collection of tools for examining or performing operations on animate, deceased, or inanimate objects.
An explosive is any weapon or device designed to cause an explosion, whether it be a frag grenade, TNT, or a nuclear bomb.
Facial hair consists of anything from a mustache to sideburns. Facial hair has been a close friend of gaming from the beginning.
Divider that seperates land or structures from one another
A medieval weapon consisting of a length of wood attached by a chain to a weight at the end, often similar to a mace head.
A popular weapon that is used in many shooters. The flamethrower is considered one of the most unique ways to defeat a foe.
An decorative piece commonly found in cities in many video games.
So powerful, so deadly and yet small enough to fit in your hand. The frag grenade is in almost all shooter and action games.
A Gatling gun is a machine gun that uses multiple rotating barrels to rapidly fire bullets. Commonly mounted on vehicles or gunships, some larger characters may carry a hand held version.
A motion transmitter found in various machinery.
Glass is a transparent substance made from compressed sand.
The short range weapon of choice for the Coalition forces. It can literally sever an enemy in half with one shot within a range of 3 meters.
Introduced in Gears of War 2 and a favorite among the Kantus.
A grapple is a device, usually thrown or shot, that allows a game character to 'hook' onto objects within the game, with the purpose of climbing or scaling.
A grenade is an explosive device traditionally thrown by hand, but may also be propelled by a rifle or launcher.
A grindlift is a personnel pod used to transport COG soldiers into the Hollow. The pods have a drill on the bottom that pierces through Sera's crust.
Considered one of the most frequent and controversial implements of destruction in video games and real life, guns are devices that fire projectiles with explosive force.
The Hammer of Dawn is a very powerful C.O.G. weapon used to take down large enemies. The Hammer requires an orbital satellite be in the line of sight before use, which limits it to the outdoors.
The Hammerburst is an assault rifle normally wielded by Locust forces. It is the counterpart to the Coalition's Lancer and fires in bursts, rather than fully automatically.
An article of clothing that rests on top of one's head.
A device used to communicate remotely with others.
Helicopters are flying vehicles, typically with a single large main rotor to maintain lift with a tail rotor to counter rotation induced by this main rotor. They are useful in air to ground combat as well as for quickly inserting and recovering infantry close to the front line.
Whether it's worn for protection or style, helmets appear in various game genres.
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