AX/LAS-5 "Guard Dog" Rover

Helldiver, when you are facing down a pack of ravenous bugs you want someone to have your back watching over you. The best way for someone to watch your back is to strap them to it! When you select this stratagem you will have a flying robot sentry circle around you clearing away the the common chaff using the LAS-5. Your back buddy allows you to focus your chosen dispenser of Liberty upon the more heavily armored units.

Role: The role of the Guard Dog Rover is to assist in clearing the lightly armored units taking up your backpack slot. It's effectiveness is limited to lightly armored targets or weak spots. The little guy is fearless and will attempt to take down heavily armored units, but it ends up being all bark and no bite.

Tips and Tricks:


 * The greatest strength of the Rover compared to the Liberator armed Guard Dog is its exceptional staying power, it is not restricted by ammo capacity and can fire continuously for a very long time. While it will eventually overheat, it can dock on a Helldiver’s backpack to cooldown and return to action a few seconds later.
 * Be warned that the Rover can prove to be detrimental when attempting to reach an objective stealthily, as its aggro range is rather inconsistent. Therefore it can potentially open fire on a nearby patrol that you’re trying to avoid.
 * The Rover can perform exceptionally well against the Terminids, whose main strategy involves throwing dozens after dozens of expendable underlings at the Helldivers. the Rover can help clearing out the swarms of Scavengers rushing you or the ever persistent Hunter attempting to flank you while you focus on the more dangerous targets such as Brood Commanders.
 * You are able to kit whole groups of bugs efficiently. Wether it is to maintain your survival, or so that you can focus on traveling to the next objective
 * It will not target you or your teammates. But... it will not stop firing its laser if you happen to get into the way, so be very watchful when hostiles approach from your left side. With a little practice, you'll begin to know how to position yourself and move in such a way to avoid friendly fire all together.