Monolith
The Monolith forms part of the Alien Plague infesting Mars' underbelly that you fight during the Red Faction: Armageddon Single Player Campaign.
Description
Monoliths are peculiar claw-shaped alien structures that sprout from the ground, usually in support of an enemy ambush or defensive effort. Pay close attention to the green glowing pulse of energy forming at the centre of a monolith - this indicates that the monolith is preparing to fire a plasma pulse in your direction. Quickly dive out of the way of these incoming pulses of plasma, as they explode on contact, inflicting heavy damage. In addition to firing these plasma pulses, monoliths also enhance all creatures within a wide radius, making them tougher to kill. Creatures enhanced by a monolith have a pulsing green barrier around them, serving as type of armour. They can still be killed, but it takes more hits than normal.
Monoliths should be at the top of your target priority list in any fight. Take them out quickly with heavy weapons like the Charge Launcher, Pulse Grenade, Plasma Cannon, Rocket Launcher or Singularity Cannon. When possible, deploy Shell for protection while hammering away at monoliths. This allows you to focus your fire on the alien structure without having to worry about dodging its energy pulses or attacks by other enemies.