I’ve always felt that the forest section of the Abydos City map was missing a certain “threat factor.” To fix this and add more verticality to your encounters, I’m excited to introduce a new enemy type: the Jaffa Recon Drone.
Listen for the low hum of their engines between the trees. If you hear it, you’re already being watched.
A New Tactical Threat
Inspired by the Sentinels from the Halo universe, these drones are designed to patrol the dense canopy of the Abydos forest. Their goal is simple: ensure no intruder goes unnoticed.
- Advanced Alert System: Don’t let them spot you! If a drone detects your presence, it will instantly alert all Jaffa patrols within a 50-meter radius. Stealth is no longer just an option; it’s a necessity.
- Devastating Firepower: While they are scouts, they aren’t defenseless. The drone is equipped with a heavy charged laser that can quickly deplete your health if you’re caught out in the open.
- Enhanced Squad AI: We are implementing new flanking maneuvers for their AI. When attacking in groups, the drones won’t just rush you; they will coordinate to surround you, pushing your combat skills to the limit.
Why this change?
The goal is to break the “flat” feel of traditional ground combat. By adding a flying, highly mobile enemy that interacts with ground troops, the forest becomes a 3D battlefield where you must constantly look up and stay aware of your surroundings.
