BACKGROUND LORE

"The epitome of shock and awe. The Overwatch Super Soldier is one of the most feared elements present in the Combine’s arsenal. When the OSS were first deployed, the trail of destruction it left behind made the event a permanent mark upon the collective consciousness of the Resistance. 

Capitalising on the OSS’s capability, they are equipped with a Minigun, the sheer recoil of which could tear off a human’s arms- and a Mortar Tablet. This has made the OSS a deadly suppressor and hard-hitting element on the field. Any-time it’s deployed, the OSS is usually targeted for immediate destruction, and possibly countered by a Resistance Juggernaut."

• Official CvR Lore Document

"The OSS (Overwatch Super Soldier) is a powerful Synth, once seen on the frontlines of the 7 Hour War as it would tear apart infantry at almost any range and even tear apart most light vehicles at close range. It was used to overrun most Military bases, outposts, and bunkers leaving little chance for any infantry that would be in close proximity of it. Post war the OSS is still a formidable enemy used as a Juggernaut unit for the combine due to its obscene armor plating and arm-mounting machine gun."

• Analysis by C2 Vodka Defender Elksta

HOW TO COUNTER

• As mentioned above, OSSs have the highest HP amount of any class in the game, even surpassing that of Resistance Juggernauts. However, they're shockingly vulnerable to copious amounts of gunfire. Attack OSSs in large squads all at once and they will surely fall.

• While the Minigun has infinite ammo and fairly high damage, aiming down sights with it is impossible and it also falls short in accuracy. Try to shoot an OSS from long-range, as you can do a considerable amount of damage while having little done back to you.