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The grungoid turret is an enemy in Full Frontal Assault. They are defensive turrets operated by grungoids, used to guard important areas. When no threats are nearby, the turret remains retracted underground, with only the top of the grungoid operator's helmet visible. When an enemy approaches, the entire emplacement rises from the ground and opens fire.

An elite variant appears in later stages of the campaign. These are more heavily armored and feature twin barrels, giving them twice the firepower of a standard turret.

Gameplay[]

In both the campaign and multiplayer mode, grungoid turrets are used to defend key areas of interest. Their rapid-fire fusion bursts can quickly drain a player's health if they are caught in the open. The Cryoshot is uniquely suited for defeating grungoid turrets, as it can freeze them in a single hit.

In the campaign, grungoid turrets are found guarding weapon pods, key nodes, and the path to the Planetary Defense Center. Elite grungoid turrets appear exclusively in the Hidden City of Balkai, Snow Storm level.

In the multiplayer mode, grungoid turrets are the default defense for all neutral nodes on the map. These turrets are colored green. When a team captures a node, the turrets change to that team's color (blue or red) and will fire on the opposing team. While they make capturing nodes more difficult, players can also purchase their own defenses to further protect a captured node.