The marine is one of the least favored character in AvP. For a few reasons, he is slow, and he can't see all that well compared to either the alien or the predator. Using the motiontracker is a plus but once the enemy stands still you can't pick them up, and aliens move so fast that they can cover a large distance between the motiontrackers signals. But at the marines fingertips he can yeild some kick ass weapons. This helps even the odds a little when you play against the aliens and the predators. his arsenal includes...

PULSE RIFLE This is the marines standard issue weapon. Although it may seem like its not as powerful as the other larger weapons, in the hands of a good marine it can be deadly. It fires armor peircing rounds and has an over under 30 mm grenade launcher.

FLAME THROWER As is its probable the weakest weapon in the game but can be lots of fun in multiplayer games against alot of players. In single player mode one little torch of an alien will surely cause it to die. This weapon is based off the first 2 movies ALIEN & ALIENS.

SMARTGUN This weapon is one you can trust in to help you find the enemy on darker levels or preds that are cloaked. It has the ability to track movement which is a plus. Although the reticle moves slow you can still attack and have a general idea and or location of an enemy. **note** (In multiplayer games this weapon works well against aliens and preds that are cloaked).

MINIGUN All i have to say is this weapon KICKS ASS!! Its extremely powerful and can cut down an enemy in no time flat. Its so strong that you can't run and shot at the same time as the kick will cause you to lose control. You have to be standing still to use it. **note**( I hate campers that use this weapon, a marine can bed down in a corner where he can cover the entrance and take down ANYTHING that comes his way. I see that as playing cheap, a good marine doesn't camp ) Check out my up coming tips&tricks section for some tricks to using this weapon that i have learned from other players and testing things out myself.

GRENADE LAUNCHER The grenade launcher in my opinion was made strickly for the multiplayer function and skirmish. It serves no real purpose in single player mode. The launcher can carry 3 types of grenades

• Regular Explosive grenades (These grenades are just regular grenades, the explode on impact or after going a certain distance)
• Frag Grenades (These grenades are the same as the regular ones except when they explode it shoots shards of metal fragments)
• Proximity Mines/Grenades (These grenades or mines are more of a defensive weapon. You can shot this into a hallway or opening and they will stay there for a time period or when an enemy is near it explodes. This grenade/mine is GREAT for the skirmish games or co-op games

SADAR ROCKET LAUNCHER I call this the "One Hit Wonder" . When it hits any enemy directly its adios muchachos. This weapon is VERY strong and can do some serious damage to the surrounding area. The major problem with this weapon is that it has a SLOW reload time leaving you open for attack. One thing you should remember when using it, DON'T fire it in the same hallway you happen to be sitting in cause its blast radius is HUGE. Its liable to hurt you as well. have fun with it though.

I will be adding some more to this info page for the marines. I plan to make a screenshots section so you can see some cool shots taken from the game. If you have any comments email me at Polaris_Soldier@aliens-net.com.Click on the link below to go back to the general info page.