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A distinctive aspect of Pfhor culture is the presence of a strict caste system.  
A distinctive aspect of Pfhor culture is the presence of a strict caste system.  


* [[Fighter]]: They are the most common type of Pfhor encountered by players. They all carry and attack with a shock staff. Fighters are further divided into colours which also decides their toughness in battle.<ref>[[Marathon (1994)]], [[Defend THIS!]], Terminal 4<ref/>
* [[Fighter]]: They are the most common type of Pfhor encountered by players. They all carry and attack with a shock staff. Fighters are further divided into colours which also decides their toughness in battle.<ref>[[Marathon (1994)]], [[Defend THIS!]], Terminal 4</ref>
** Green fighters are of the lowest rank and can only use their shock staff as a melee attack.
** Green fighters are of the lowest rank and can only use their shock staff as a melee attack.
** Purple fighters have increased health.
** Purple fighters have increased health.
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** Black fighters are the strongest of all, being faster and more aggressive than the blue fighters, and stronger than the purple. They use both melee and ranged attacks
** Black fighters are the strongest of all, being faster and more aggressive than the blue fighters, and stronger than the purple. They use both melee and ranged attacks


* [[Trooper]]: Troopers are Pfhor soldiers in vacuum-enabled suits. They carry an assault rifle with attached grenade launchers, similar to the player's.<ref>[[Marathon (1994)]], [[Defend THIS!]], Terminal 4<ref/>  
* [[Trooper]]: Troopers are Pfhor soldiers in vacuum-enabled suits. They carry an assault rifle with attached grenade launchers, similar to the player's.<ref>[[Marathon (1994)]], [[Defend THIS!]], Terminal 4</ref>  
** Green Troopers are the weakest and least aggressive.
** Green Troopers are the weakest and least aggressive.
** Purple Troopers have increased health and are more aggressive. They fire grenades at an increased rate.
** Purple Troopers have increased health and are more aggressive. They fire grenades at an increased rate.
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** Black Troopers are the most powerful troopers.  
** Black Troopers are the most powerful troopers.  


* [[Hunter]]: Hunters are heavily armoured Pfhor who are able to withstand the most damage and have shoulder-mounted plasma cannons. They are known to let out a howl whenever they identify an enemy. They are also known to be ruthless, leaving behind no survivors, even killing those who surrender.<ref>[[Marathon 1994]], [[Cool Fusion]], Terminal 2<ref/>
* [[Hunter]]: Hunters are heavily armoured Pfhor who are able to withstand the most damage and have shoulder-mounted plasma cannons. They are known to let out a howl whenever they identify an enemy. They are also known to be ruthless, leaving behind no survivors, even killing those who surrender.<ref>[[Marathon 1994]], [[Cool Fusion]], Terminal 2</ref>
** Brown Hunters are the weakest and most common variant.  
** Brown Hunters are the weakest and most common variant.  
** Green Hunters have increased health and rate of fire.
** Green Hunters have increased health and rate of fire.
** Blue and Grey hunters are physically larger and have increased health and rate of fire.
** Blue and Grey hunters are physically larger and have increased health and rate of fire.


* Enforcer: The Pfhor Enforcers are classified as the most intelligent in the Pfhor infantry; they are a rank above Hunters. The Enforcers come in two sub-ranks, the Minor and Major Enforcers. They carry a rapid-fire alien machine gun. Later games have them carrying weapons that act as long-distance flamethrowers. They are tasked with keeping order among Pfhor troops and are known to attack them. They also play the role of interrogators as shown in some terminals.<ref>[[Marathon 1994]], [[Cool Fusion]], Terminal 2<ref/>
* Enforcer: The Pfhor Enforcers are classified as the most intelligent in the Pfhor infantry; they are a rank above Hunters. The Enforcers come in two sub-ranks, the Minor and Major Enforcers. They carry a rapid-fire alien machine gun. Later games have them carrying weapons that act as long-distance flamethrowers. They are tasked with keeping order among Pfhor troops and are known to attack them. They also play the role of interrogators as shown in some terminals.<ref>[[Marathon 1994]], [[Cool Fusion]], Terminal 2</ref>
**The Minors have blue skin and are weaker, slower, and have poorer vision.  
**The Minors have blue skin and are weaker, slower, and have poorer vision.  
**The Major Enforcers, who have turquoise skin are faster, have sharper vision and increased health.  
**The Major Enforcers, who have turquoise skin are faster, have sharper vision and increased health.  
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