Pyro Trooper
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The Pyro Trooper is a light Automaton that is part of the Incineration Corps subfaction. It is equipped with a flamethrower.
Spawning
Pyro Troopers can be found on all difficulties on planets invaded by the Incineration Corps. Pyro Troopers can spawn from Bot Drops, within patrols, guarding Automaton Outposts and Objectives, or from Automaton Fabricators.
Starting on 
Challenging, they can be found guarding Minor Places of Interest.
Behavior
Pyro Troopers will sprint towards Helldivers to get in range with their flamethrower, continuously using it.
Their fuel tank can unintentionally explode if damaged, instantly killing the Pyro Trooper but significantly damaging and burning nearby Automatons or Helldivers.
When alerted to a Helldiver's presence, Pyro Troopers can fire a flare to call in a Bot Drop.
Tactical Information
Pyro Trooper Specific
- As their gas tanks are taller than them, they can be easily shot at to cause them to explode. Helldivers should ensure they are at a safe distance away before doing so.
- Diving backwards while shooting them is recommended to avoid potential damage from the flamethrower.
- The gas tanks can still potentially explode on their remains, but it can still be shot to blow it up prematurely.
Light Automatons
- All light Automatons can be suppressed by shooting at them; this will briefly reduce their accuracy.
- All light Automatons are equipped with a hidden flare launcher in their left arm, which can be used to call in Bot Drops.
- Destroying them before it can finish launching the flare will prevent a Bot Drop from being called in.
- Grenades and headshots will reliably one-shot all light Automatons.
Anatomy
Change History
1.002.200
2025-03-18
Undocumented Addition
- Added to the game with the Incineration Corps subfaction.
