Brute

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Brute
Biographical information
Status	Phased out (succeeded by Ravager)
Physical description
Species	Chimera
Height	approx.8.5- 9 feet
Eye color	Gold
Distinctions	Humanoid body structure, strong musculature
Affiliation and military information
Affiliation	Chimera
Weapon	Brute Chaingun
Specialty	Assault
Game information
Games featured	Resistance: Retribution
First appearance	Resistance: Retribution
[Source]

Introduction of a Brute as it's about to kill 2 Maquis soldiers. (Notice: It's size is exaggerated .)

Brutes are a Chimeran strain that are quite likely the direct predecessor to the Ravager seen in Resistance 2. They are featured in Resistance Retribution, and are first introduced in Luxembourg when one of them kills two Maquis soldiers that are trying to close a metal door. They wield what seems to be a large chaingun in which its ammunition can be used for the IWAO-R Chaingun, but lacks the Ravager's shield from Resistance 2 and nor do they wield any plasma firing cannons. Brutes are most often spotted in the company of Advanced Hybrids, but two Brutes can also show up on the scene at once. They are very prominent figures on the scene as they tower above most of the other Chimera, with only the Titan and the Hammer standing taller than they do.

[edit] Tactics

Brutes pack a lot of firepower, and being exposed for too long while fighting them can result in a quick death. It is therefore recommended to take cover when they show up on the scene and either make use of the Fareye's secondary fire to slow time and score a few headshots, or fire away at them from behind your cover with your Auger. Shooting them with a LAARK generally results in a one hit kill, but you might want to conserve your LAARK's ammo for more difficult opponents. Other than the LAARK, almost any other explosive weapon will quickly finish them off when combined with other weapons. The HE .44 Magnum, grenades, and XR-004 Allure are excellent against them. Brutes will often advance on your position if you don't shoot them, so it's best to keep them busy. If they get too close, the fire from their chaingun is even deadlier. If you have unlocked the Longbow 1S-1K, an overcharged shot from this weapon to the head will usually result in, as its name implies, a one shot kill.