Annihilator tripod

The Annihilator Tripod is considered the Scrin's most dangerous terrestrial unit, and with good reason. While slow, this bio-mechanical walker can sustain a considerable amount of damage before being toppled. Referred to as an 'Annihilator' with good reason, the Tripod sports three articulated 'arms' tipped with high-powered laser weapons. These weapons, combined with the Tripod's sheer durability, meant that it could lay waste to vast numbers of smaller units. The armour protection of the Tripod appeared to be supplemented on occasion by some form of energy shield, similar to that notably present on some other Scrin units, including their Planetary Assault Carriers. Units with these shields were even more dangerous than normal, and became priority targets.

However, as has been proven by both GDI and Nod, the Annihilator Tripod was by no means invincible. A well-trained Commando could run up to a Tripod and disable it almost instantly with an explosive charge applied to the vulnerable underside of its 'body'. Once disabled Engineers or Nod Saboteurs were able to take control of the Tripod for their respective factions. Tripods also had no defence against aircraft. Other than this, large numbers of anti-vehicle units or very heavy vehicles such as Mammoth Tanks were required to take them on.