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Action RPG (Action Role-Playing Game), also known as ARPG, refers to RPGs (role-playing games) that use direct, real-time, reflex-oriented, action combat systems, instead of the more abstract turn-based or menu-based battle systems.
Alien Grunts are the primary combatant force of the Nihilanth's Xen army, alongside the enslaved Vortigaunts.
One of the founding Space Marine chapters that turned to Chaos, the Alpha Legion currently serve as one of the more prominent legions of Chaos Space Marines, aligned with Chaos Undivided.
Characters either begin with multiple outfits, unlock them through play, or purchase them as in-game items. These costumes are sometimes integral to play.
Supernatural armor that moves on its own. This could be due to possession, magic or animatronics.
Clone Troopers made by the Kaminoans in the years after the Clone Wars to fight against the Empire instead of for them. All were outfitted with the same jetpacks used by the Jet-Troopers.
Advanced Recon Commandos, the ARC Troopers are the very elite of all Clone Troopers, in Legends having been personally picked and trained by Jango Fett, and in Canon being Clone Troopers who have been promoted to the rank after distinguishing themselves.
Short for "Advanced Recon Force", ARF Troopers typically serve in reconnaissance roles in the Clone Army, as well as frequently piloting AT-RTs.
Some games allow players to alter the color of their armor and clothing through the use of armor dye. The dye is an an actual in-game item, sometimes crafted by the player, and is required in order to customize the colors.
In these games, there is an actual number or meter on-screen that shows how much armor the player has. Rather than being treated like equipment or a power-up, this armor serves more as a secondary health pool.
Assassins are people who are tasked with the action of violence against peoples, though their general aims are to be discreet and as minimally violent as possible in order to remain discreet if necessary.
Avatar Awards are items or clothing that are unlocked for Xbox Live avatars by completing certain tasks within the game.
Beorc is the name given to the human race in the Tellius Fire Emblem universe. In this world, laguz that call beorc "human" use it as a racial epithet.
A common character class / archetype in role-playing games and fantasy. They are often less chivalric than your average Knight-errant, generally being depicted as either archetypal villains (such as a Dark Lord), or troubled and ruthless anti-heroes.
Blue Eye Knight is an enemy type found in the PS3 video game Demon's Souls
Body armor in games acts as additional protection. In most cases, when a player takes damage that would completely affect their health, their body armor reduces the damage taken or takes the damage instead.
The Jiralhanae are called Brutes by the UNSC. As a result of the expulsion of the elites from the Covenant, they serve as the primary antagonists during the events of Halo 2 and 3.
An armored, burrowing monster from the D&D universe.
The ultimate enemy and primordial source of all evil. In Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Fantasy universe.
The Chaos Dwarfs, known in their own tongue as the Dawi-Zharr (literally "Fire-Dwarfs" in Khazalid), are an industrious, malevolent counterpart to the Dawi. Turning their backs on the ancestor gods, they pledged themselves to the minor Chaos God Hashut.
Character Creation refers to characters created by players themselves, rather than developers.
Species of large yellow birds used as transportation in the Final Fantasy series. Chocobos have also starred in their own games.
Related to the ARC Troopers, these elite Clone Troopers were trained extensively in melee combat and are outfitted with wrist-blades. Their training allows them to challenge weaker Jedi and, when in groups, stronger ones too.
Clone Troopers placed in charge of different divisions and units of the greater Clone Army. Each one has their own distinct name and customized armor, and are among the best of the Clone Army.
Clone Troopers outfitted with jetpacks, making them Clones who follow Jango Fett's example more than most.
Clone Troopers with a specialty in sniping. Their helmets are often outfitted with accessories to further enhance their marksmanship.
Clone troopers were identical, genetically-modified soldiers bred and trained to serve in the Republic's army during the Clone Wars.
A Darknut is a armored, knight-like enemy in the Legend of Zelda series. Their weak point is in the back.
The fallen knights of New Londo, now agents of Darkstalker Kaathe and hunters of precious Humanity.
Aran and Meg both wear armor.
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