Scout (DOTM)

Scout is a class from the Dark of the Moon video game's multiplayer mode.

Pick a scout if you like to sneak around, drive like a maniac or snipe dudes from across the map. They attack with support weaponry and use machine guns in vehicle mode. Scouts transform into cars.

Characteristics

Chassis

Autobot

• Bumblebee
  • Primary Weapon: Plasma cannon
  • Primary Ability: Melee Spin
• Mirage
  • Primary Weapon: Shotgun
  • Primary Ability: Cloaking
• Sideswipe (Gamestop pre-order bonus, DLC)
  • Primary Weapon: Scoped Burst Rifle
  • Primary Ability: Melee Spin

Decepticon

• Enforcer
  • Primary Weapon: Assault Rifle
  • Primary Ability: Dual Assault Rifle

Secondary Weapons

Scouts can also equip one of these three weapons:

• Sniper Rifle
• Submachine Gun
• Double Rocket Launcher

Secondary Abilities

Scouts can eventually choose one from three different secondary abilities:

• Dash: Quickly dash in any direction.
• Mark Target: Tags an enemy with an electromagnetic pulse which weakens their armor and reveals their location. (level 5)
• Orbital Beacon: Identify enemy unit locations on the battlefield. (Level 10)

Upgrades

Scouts can eventually choose up to two upgrades to augment their abilities:
Offensive

• Roll Out: Increases ram damage (Level 3)
• Nemesis Maker: Adds explosive grenade molecules which increase Flak Grenade's damage radius. (Level 7)
• Backstab: Gives Melee damage bonus when attacking from behind. (Level 10)
• Explosive Capacitor: Carry an extra grenade. (Level 12)
• Sharp Shooter: Reduces the spread for all weapons. (Level 16)
• Martyrdom: Drop Thermo Mines in inventory when killed. (Level 20)

Defensive

• Weapons Stabilizer: Reduces the kickback when firing weapons. (Level 1)
• First Aid: Decreases health regeneration delay. (Level 5)
• Leg Servos: Grants faster footspeed. (Level 8)
• Improved Heat Sink: Reload time for all weapons decreased. (Level 10)
• Fast Health Regen: Speeds up health regeneration. (Level 14)
• Flak Armor: Reduces explosion damage. (Level 17)
• Health Matrix: Gives health for every kill. (Level 20)

Killstreaks

After killing enough guys without dying, every class can use special abilities. The scouts' are:

• Orbital beacon (3 kills): Displays enemy locations for a short time.
• Electromagnetic Pulse (5 kills): Enemy abilities are disabled for a short time.
• Overshield Matrix (7 kills): All team members recieve overshields.