Template:Appearances Blarg elite commandos[1] are enemies in Ratchet & Clank and the 2016 re-imagined game. They were Chairman Drek's most elite troops,[2] using a jetpack and a long ranged pistol to attack Ratchet and Clank.
History
In the original release Chairman Drek sent the blarg elite commandos to the Gadgetron site, Kalebo III, to stop Ratchet and Clank, after they destroyed several Ultra-Mech robots on Quartu. Ratchet fought the blarg elite commandos throughout the Gadgetron site in "Get past the blarg". Later, in "Save Ratchet's planet", the blarg appeared once again in the Kyzil Plateau, Veldin, as Drek was about to destroy the planet. Near the end of the battle, Clank, as Giant Clank, destroyed dozens of these enemies before reaching Drek.
In the re-imagined release, the blarg elite commandos were first seen in an infobot video that Ratchet and Clank obtained on the Blarg Tactical Research Station, depicting Dr. Nefarious describing the XK-81 Jetpack, which the blarg elite commandos would use. They were first fought in the Jowai Resort, Pokitaru, during "Find the technician", at the end once Ratchet and Clank had traveled with Felton Razz to the Pokitaru Tiki Longue and Karaoke Bar. Ratchet later encountered them in the Gadgetron Headquarters, Kalebo III, attacking the planet during "Find the Focus Lab", and then once again on the Deplanetizer during "Head to the Core".
Characteristics
In the original release, the blarg elite commandos are fully clothed in dark grey uniform that masks their face. They wear a large jetpack with two fuel cannisters on their back, and carry a pistol. They will hover around in a specific area, strafing from left to right when idle. Blarg troopers are often carried in armed transports.
In the re-imagined release, the commandos' design is more inspired by Dr. Nefarious. They were a tall, transparent, green dome helmet and fly using an XK-81 Jetpack, though their appearance is otherwise similar to the blarg trooper as they carry a normal blaster.
Combat
In the original release, the blarg elite commandos are very dangerous enemies, as many weapons are difficult to aim and defeat them with. The commandos have good aim and long range on their pistol, firing three blasts in a row before a slight pause to fire again. Though their bullet speed is slow enough to dodge, it is difficult when they appear in large numbers, in which case metal crates should be used to take cover behind. The Visibomb Gun is viable for long range engagement, able to defeat one or more if clustered, and the Devastator can defeat them if aimed well. Another option is to use the Decoy Glove to distract them, making it easier to defeat them.
In the re-imagined release, blarg elite commandos are similar to blarg troopers. They fire laser blasters that deal heavy damage to Ratchet, and should be dodged. However, most weapons ranged will be able to deal with them, such as the Warmonger or Buzz Blades. If upgraded, the Glove of Doom can also target them in the air.