Crouching

Crouching, or hull-down, an ability of legged units. Legs lock in place in a low position, only exposing their heavy thigh armor plates. They take 50% less incoming damage, and can still use their chassis rotation and weapons. 
Powersuits do not crouch, but instead extend their legs, as if on stilts. This allows pilots to pop out of low cover, or get a better trajectory on enemies. They do not get any defense bonus.
By default, crouching is done by holding "Shift". And can be rebound, or set to toggle.
Category:Gameplay Mechanics