Target: Harpy Race: Vex Harpys are the fastest unit in the Vex collective. They float around and move with better speed than most other units and have a rapid firing weapon system. They are typically grouped in two or three, or can be seen giving support to other Vex bipeds or Hydras. Their mobility makes them a threat in multiple ways. First, this allows them to acquire targets fast and communicate to other Vex quick. Second, it allows them to get into firing range and/or switch positions better than even other Vex blinking. Third, since these machines like to swarm they can quick flank their targets position. Their weapon system is deadly in close range, but at mid range their accuracy goes down. The rapid firing plasma burst they give off can quickly ruin shields and push back guardians not ready to deal with this onslaught. As normal, elites shoot faster and are much more aggressive to get into position to begin shooting. Harpys are not typically shielded, but advanced models and elites are more than likely shielded. They use this to their advantage by retreating back to a bigger crowd of Vex and draw their targets in close. Examples of these models can be found on Mars outside the tram station. How to Handle: Harpys are relatively weak. A few good shots and they will fall from the sky like tears from a kid who just dropped his ice cream cone on the sidewalk. Weakspots are that pretty red eye and the metal frame holding the wings. You will find Harpys are more of a pain than a threat. They are loud and give themselves away a lot more than other Vex. Remember they act as scouts. They must anchor into position to fire. You will see them spin up and open the wings so they may begin firing. This opens them up to attacks and is the best window you will get. When threatened they will spin down, so this gives you another chance to lay them low. These models like to swarm and stick together. This opens up a AoE weakness. Explosives work wonders due to the fact that these machines will huddle close together or next to other Vex models. Two birds with one Stone any one? Grimoire: First Tier → 150 Kills, Second Tier → 375 Kills, Third Tier → 750 Kills