The teron Gladiator is a CQB-oriented infantry platform, designed to tear apart enemy infantry teams in melee combat. Its body is based on that of the Hoplite, but instead of long ranged weapons, it is armed with close range ones.
Unlike the Hoplite, whose body is rather rigid, Gladiators are designed for flexibility to give them an edge when surrounded by enemies. They can decimate a squad of infantry in close combat, outmaneuvering their foes with lethal precision.
The Gladiator is equipped with a gravitic manipulator in each arm, capable of generating powerful gravity waves. While the waves can only be created within a few feet of the Gladiator, they are powerful enough to crush enemy soldiers and send vehicles flying.
Gladiators make for deadly shock troopers, often used for boarding actions against enemy starships. Their performance in close quarters combat is unmatched by any other type of infantry in the galaxy.