Uitroeiden – How to Kill Inferno Bug

This guide will show you how to kill an inferno bug in Starship Troopers: Extermination.

Enemy Overview

The Inferno bug is a creature that originated and adapted to the volcanic activity on Agni Prime. Named appropriately, these bugs have toughened their carapace and exoskeleton to hold a highly viscous chemical as hot as magma. They can shoot this substance from a distance, covering an area in flames.

How to Kill Inferno Bug

The Inferno bug has a robust defense mechanism:

• The heavily armored carapace, indicated by the orange part, provides substantial protection, significantly reducing damage from standard 5.5mm rounds, buckshot, and slug rounds.
• Contrary to battlefield rumors, the bug is not impervious; sustained gunfire will eventually overcome its defenses.
• When a trooper approaches, the Inferno bug adopts a defensive stance, slowly backing away while attempting to face the adversary head-on to protect its softer parts. Despite being an armored bug, it surprisingly rotates fast in such situations.
• If cornered, the Inferno bug resorts to using its claws to swipe at enemies. Scientists strongly advise against getting too close to the bug during such encounters.

The Inferno bug possesses potent offensive capabilities:

• It accumulates a highly volatile chemical substance in its tail, pressurizing it to launch a fiery projectile into the air. Upon reaching a certain height, the projectile shatters into numerous molten debris, covering a broad area and igniting everything in its path.
• Although Federation building materials can endure high temperatures, troopers are not as resilient to the flames.
• It’s possible to intercept the fireball mid-air, and the resulting debris may fall outside the base, potentially causing harm to Arachnids that are not native to Agni Prime.

To effectively neutralize the Inferno bug, follow these guidelines:

• Avoid Standard Weapons: Using standard weapons is not recommended, as the bug can endure substantial punishment before succumbing.
• Explosive Weapons: Exploit the bug’s vulnerability to explosive weapons. Weapons such as the Chi-Hong grenade launcher, Pilum rocket launcher, MX-90 grenade, High-Ex grenade, and Nuke are particularly effective.
• Anti-Material Rifle: While less effective than explosive weapons, the Morita XXX’s anti-material rifle can still damage the bug. It takes approximately 6 schoten, especially when the bug is scanned.
• Target Vulnerable Areas: Focus on areas not covered by the carapace, such as the face, belly, and back. These regions will sustain damage from standard firearms.
• Critical Weakness: The most vulnerable part of the bug is the orange orb concealed within its tail end. The bug exposes its tail when launching an attack, presenting a prime opportunity to aim and eliminate the threat effectively.