Heavy Unit
Heavy Units are a type of Decepticlone from the Transformers (PS2) video game.
Heavy Units are by far the largest of the ground-based Decepticlones, rivalled only by the Spider Tank in sheer size. These massive war machines are fairly slow when traversing terrain, but are equipped with a powerful arsenal of weaponry. This includes homing-missile launchers, concealed within their large shoulders, and a plasma launcher which is incorporated into their right forearm. Both of these weapons have incredible range. Whilst they cannot move quickly, Heavy Units have remarkable jumping prowess for their size, able to cross large ravines with ease. Heavy Units are so powerful that when one of them is first encountered in the Amazon, it is treated as a boss battle in its own right.
For closer combat purposes, Heavy Units can create massive shockwaves by stomping the ground, sending anything nearby flying (this can be sometimes avoided with a carefully timed jump, any Decepticlones nearby are also affected by the shockwave). Furthermore, their torsos are capable of rotating a full 360 degrees, making them almost impossible to get behind.
Heavy Units are fitted with considerable armour plating, preventing even powerful weapons from felling them. They are even resiliant to sniper rifle shots, able to take three shots to the head before being destroyed. However, whilst they cannot be stopped entirely, concentrated firepower can impede their progress and make them momentarily pause. This small time frame allows an Autobot to seek cover or try to flee.
A single Heay Unit is a difficult foe to deal with (especially when accompanied by other Decepticlones) but multiple units are a proverbial nightmare. They are best handled behind some very good cover and taken down with heavy firepower. Alternatively, a player could target their heads and try to slow them down.
