Vanguard Sword
Overview
This is a renegade branch of the Vanguard. They are displeased with the path the Vanguard has taken lately and have started their own war against the Rikti...and the rest of the Vanguard. Their actions aren't supported by the Vanguard Sword's commander, Gaussian, nor by the Vanguard's leader, Lady Grey.
They don't spawn in any outdoor zone and they can be fought only during the Story arc The Red and the Black from Gaussian.
(Please note that this group can also field its own Vanguard Heavy Assault Suits in the Rikti War Zone, who haven't been included in this article as those, unlike the rest of the faction, will be allies to players, hence not added here as enemies.)
Villain types
Minions
Vanguard Ranger
Vanguard is a group backed by the United Nations, and headed up by Lady Grey. Their soldiers are specifically outfitted in Impervium armor and with high tech as well as magical weaponry to fight the Rikti. Everything they do is centered around containing the Rikti menace in our world.
Powers
Strike Melee, Moderate Damage, Lethal/Energy, Damage over Time, Lethal, Foe -Resists (Lethal, Energy)
Claw Strike is a standard Claw attack against a targeted foe.
Slash Melee, Lethal, Damage over Time, Lethal, Foe -Defense
A Slash attack deals high damage, and reduces the target's Defense.
Focus (Ranged) High Damage, Energy, Damage over Time, Lethal, Foe -Resists (Lethal, Energy), Knockback
The Vanguard soldier can project a burst of focused power. Focus only travels a short distance, but it can also knock down foes.
??? +Perception
Vanguard Rangers can see through Stealth amd Invisibility.
Vanguard Ranger
Vanguard is a group backed by the United Nations, and headed up by Lady Grey. Their soldiers are specifically outfitted in Impervium armor and with high tech as well as magical weaponry to fight the Rikti. Everything they do is centered around containing the Rikti menace in our world.
Powers
Flashbang Grenades (Ranged, Targeted Area of Effect, No Damage) Foe -Accuracy, -Defense
You've been partially blinded by the Flashbang Grenades. Your Accuracy and Defense are reduced.
Submachine Gun Ranged, Lethal, Low Damage, Foe -Defense
Rapid fire rifle. Can reduce target's defense.
Bayonet Melee, Moderate Damage (Lethal/Energy), Damage over Time (Lethal), Foe -Resists (Lethal/Energy)
Your resistances have been weakened.
??? +Perception
Vanguard Rangers can see through Stealth amd Invisibility.
Lieutenants
Vanguard Sergeant
Vanguard is a group backed by the United Nations, and headed up by Lady Grey. Their soldiers are specifically outfitted in Impervium armor and with high tech as well as magical weaponry to fight the Rikti. Everything they do is centered around containing the Rikti menace in our world.
Vanguard Eliminator
Vanguard is a group backed by the United Nations, and headed up by Lady Grey. Their soldiers are specifically outfitted in Impervium armor and with high tech as well as magical weaponry to fight the Rikti. Everything they do is centered around containing the Rikti menace in our world.
Vanguard Magician
Vanguard is a group backed by the United Nations, and headed up by Lady Grey. Their soldiers are specifically outfitted in Impervium armor and with high tech as well as magical weaponry to fight the Rikti. Everything they do is centered around containing the Rikti menace in our world.
Bosses
Sword Sorcerer
Vanguard is a group backed by the United Nations, and headed up by Lady Grey. Their soldiers are specifically outfitted in Impervium armor and with high tech as well as magical weaponry to fight the Rikti. Everything they do is centered around containing the Rikti menace in our world.
Powers
Ice Blast Ranged, Moderate Damage (Cold/Smash), Foe -Recharge, -Speed
Ice Blast hurls shards of ice at foes and Slows their attacks and movement for a time. Slower recharge than Ice Bolt, but more damage. Damage: Moderate, Recharge: Moderate.
Freezing Sphere (Ranged, Cold/Smash), Foe -Recharge, -Speed, -Accuracy
Your Accuracy, Attack rate and Running speed are reduced by the Freezing Sphere.
Ball Lightning (Ranged, Energy) Foe -Endurance, Sleep
Your Endurance has been drained and you are in a state of shock.
Life Drain Ranged, Negative, Foe -Accuracy, Self + Hit Points
The Sorcerer taps the powers of the netherworld to steal some life from a target foe and reduce his chance to hit. Some of that life is then transferred to the Sorcerer.
Defense Aura (Point Blank Area of Effect, Energy) Foe -Endurance, Sleep
Your Endurance has been drained and you are in a state of shock.
??? +Perception
Sword Sorcerers can see through Stealth amd Invisibility.
(Vanguard Sword Colonel?)
Vanguard is a group backed by the United Nations, and headed up by Lady Grey. Their soldiers are specifically outfitted in Impervium armor and with high tech as well as magical weaponry to fight the Rikti. Everything they do is centered around containing the Rikti menace in our world.
Powers
Willie Pete Round (Ranged) Targeted Area of Effect, Lethal/Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
The explosion from this Fragmentation Grenade affects all within the blast and can knock them back.
Willie Pete Damage over Time (Fire)
You are on fire and burning!
Submachine Gun Ranged, Lethal, Low Damage, Foe -Defense
Rapid fire rifle. Can reduce target's defense.
Curse of Weariness (Ranged, Lethal, Foe -Defense) Cursed
You are tired. Your endurance total has been reduced.
Plasma Blast (Ranged, Energy) Foe -Regeneration
Plasma burns are hard to heal. The burns have halted your Regeneration rate.
Psi-Bomb (Area of Effect, No Damage) Foe Confuse, Stun
You are stunned and possibly confused.
Bayonet Melee, Moderate Damage (Lethal/Energy), Damage over Time (Lethal), Foe -Resists (Lethal/Energy)
Your resistances have been weakened.
??? +Perception
Vanguard Sword Colonels can see through Stealth amd Invisibility.
Elite Bosses
Vanguard HVAS
Main Article: Vanguard HVAS
Vanguard is a group backed by the United Nations, and headed up by Lady Grey. Their soldiers are specifically outfitted in Impervium armor and with high tech as well as magical weaponry to fight the Rikti. Everything they do is centered around containing the Rikti menace on our world.
Powers
NOTE: copied from Freedom Corps Cataphract; needs verification.
Air Bomb DoT (Fire), Knockback
You have been knocked back by the explosion and are on fire
Energy Barrage Knockback
You have been knocked back
Grenade Targeted AoE Lethal/Smash, Knockback
Grenade!
Plasma Blast -Regeneration
Plasma burns are hard to heal. The burns have halted your Regeneration rate.
Seeker Drones Disorient, -DMG, -ACC, -Perception, Low DMG(Energy)
The Seeker Drones have Disoriented you and reduced your Damage, Accuracy and Perception range
Tear Gas Hold
The Tear Gas has left you choking and helpless