As Soulblighter's corrupting influence spread, many weak and unsavory soldiers were swayed to his banner with false promises. These are the rough equivalent of their Light counterparts, with some differences; for example Brigands, being undisciplined, run more slowly than Warriors.
The stain of evil on these units is visible even from afar. -Brigand and Dark Archer Description, Cast of Characters, Myth II Manual
Description[]
The Brigands (along with the Dark Archers) are a gang of outlaws who ambush and rob people in towns, forests and mountains. They also act as mercenaries for hire, serving as warriors for Baron Kildaer, who secretly collaborated with Soulblighter. It is speculated that the brigands were not just paid for services, but they also had ulterior motives for joining Soulblighter's cause.
By the time of Myth II: Chimera, the Brigands joined Kyrilla in destroying Cartucke.
Flavor Text[]
Brigands: "There will always be men lacking firmness of character or strength of will who are more than happy to carry out the orders of evil men to make their own lot in life a little more comfortable."
" ... thieves, thugs, and killers... these are the types of men that make up the brigand gangs... weak willed miscreants hoping to hide their sins amongst the evils of tyrants..."
Dark Bowman: "...but not all men picked up the bow for love of their country or defense of their liege... for some it was for love of money, and others... an unnatural desire to kill."
"...[to the likes of] the highwaymen of the Chalk Hills... and the bandit gangs of Tarhan Downs...it was business as usual... it didn't matter who died, as long as their bellies were full."
Notable Individuals:[]
- Fulsom: Leader of a gang of bandits, killed by Trahern with Fists Like Iron.
Common Names[]
Gape, Lug, Hook, Mook, Gog, Punch, Jounce, Lech, Slog, Shlep, Bob, Widdy, Chug, Creep, Flump, Lurch, Rip, Scrieve, Truk, Lout, Jag, Jerk, Junk, Juke, Drivit, Pall, Muggle, Schuss, Scrooch, Gawk, Grimace, Worm, Leer, Dirge, Coze, Slug, Jabber, Quip, Squib, Bray, Tyro, Rasp, Blat, Crow, Grouse, Jape, Jeer, Scoff, Yobbo, Droog, Balump, Gleh, Kaf, Smek, Nok
Trivia[]
The model for the Brigand was originally created as a new look for the Warrior. After listening to feedback from early testers for Myth II, Bungie decided to maintain the original Warrior design, and the new model was re-purposed as an evil unit.[1]