XDefiant:GSK
The GSK or Grenzschutzkommando translates to 'Border Protection Command', is a faction that was released in Season 1 of XDefiant. Codenamed Ruby, Team Rainbow's GSK are operators that specialize in securing territory and crowd control.
All characters in this faction excel at leading defensive assaults. Their unique gadgets include a shield with LEDs that blind targets, equipment that intercepts and destroys enemy devices and electrified barbed wire that slows movement and reduces enemy health. These are some of the best skills in XDefiant.
Faction origin
The "Rainbow" organization is a multinational special operations task force operating under NATO supervision. They have some of the elite operators that further branch into roles such as defenders, attackers, crowd controllers, and more. Based at Hereford Base, England, it was formed in 1999 to address the rise of terrorist "Free Agents" after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
All operators from various expertise and experience in this organization are always led by a Director and Deputy Director. The Rainbow recruits operatives from the world's top counter-terrorism and special forces units, such as Delta Force, SAS, GSG-9, and Spetsnaz.
How to unlock
The GSK faction launched in Season 1 of XDefiant. However, to be able to unlock and play with the characters of this faction, you will need to meet one of the following two conditions:
- Earn 700,000 XP
- Pay 1,000 XCoins
All GSK skills
Ultra
- Flash Shield: The player gets a shield with a series of blinding LEDs. Use it to disorient enemies and then bash them with the shield or use a customized 93R to finish them off.
Active tactical abilities
- Shock Wire: Lay down electrified barbed wires that slow down enemy movement and drain health when they are caught in it.
- ADS: With the help of an Active Defense System device, the player can intercept incoming hostile devices immediately.
Passive ability
- Hard Hat: A passive ability that reduces headshot damage lethality. Counts headshot damage with body shot damage.
All GSK characters
The GSK faction has three characters available in the game.