Combine

The Combine are a multi-planetary force that exists in the Half-Life Universe, they serve as the greater-scope antagonists of the first game, being behind the reason for the creatures of Xen aggressively attacking Black Mesa and then becoming the primary villains of Half-Life 2, its subsequent episodes and Half-Life: Alyx, where during the period when Gordon Freeman had been kept in stasis by The G-Man after Half-Life the Combine had invaded and taken over the Earth.
==History==
Prior to their invasion of Earth, not much about the Combine is known. It is known however that they are a supremely powerful organization that exists on multiple planets potentially across different dimensions that control a sizeable amount of the galaxy. Some time prior to the events of Half-Life, the Combine were able to take over the world of Xen, home to the Nihilianth among various others. Little is known about what the Combine were using the Xen population for although it was clear there was some usage due to the industrial facilities found in the later areas of Xen.
The Combine were shown to control the Vortigaunts through special shackles located around their wrists and neck. They are also shown to have used the Headcrab species as a weapon in what became known as "shelling" a process by which Combine would launch rockets containing Headcrabs onto unsuspecting population centers allowing the Headcrabs to wipe out or weaken the population as a result.
After the events of Half-Life, likely due to the activity of Gordon Freeman and others from Black Mesa, the Combine became aware of Earth and began an invasion known as the Seven Hour War an event which resulted in the complete enslavement of the population of Earth under the combine. Much of the human population was subjugated and due to terraforming done by the Combine most animals also died and the oceans were receded significantly. In addition a dampening field was applied to the planet which prevented reproduction effectively dooming the human population to extinction within a generation.
Among other actions the Combine also became known to take people who were suspected of insurgency and would perform experiments on them either turning them into horrific human abominations known as Stalkers. Others would join the Combine themselves becoming part of the Overwatch, the police and military branch of the Combine which would oppress the citizens of Earth.
===In-Game Events===
The following are events that occur in Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2: Episode 1, Half-Life 2: Episode 2 and Half-Life: Alyx which directly relate to the Combine, please note Spoilers are ahead.
*During Half-Life: Alyx, the Combine come across and manage to capture the G-Man holding him in a containment facility in City 17
**Alyx Vance manages to break into the containment facility and free the G-Man as well as deal some damage to the Combine presence in City 17
*During Half-Life 2 several of City 17's military force are destroyed by rebels lead by Gordon Freeman having returned from the stasis he was put into
*Nova Prospekt, a notable containment facility near City 17 is overrune by Antlions lead by Gordon Freeman as well as Antlion Soldiers
*Several Advisors take off from the Citadel as the battle within City 17 leads to an eventual loss for the Combine
*The Citadel, the main control center of City 17 is taken out by rebels, Gordon Freeman & Alyx Vance
**A cascade explosion is also halted by Gordon Freeman due to the instability of the Dark Matter reactor going critical
*Combine Forces are overrun by a combination of rebel forces, Antlions and Headcrabs leading to some of the first noted Zombine mutations
*City 17 is lost and the major force of the Combine on Earth is left scattered and heavily weakened
*Combine forces pursue into White Forest in search of the rebel's base in the area
**A fight breaks out between Rebels and Combine in White Forest, leading to another successful rebel victory effectively eliminating the last major remaining Combine forces
**At least one Advisor is killed during the conflict
*Due to events in Half-Life: Alyx, the G-Man intervenes saving Eli Vance from death by an Advisor, killing the Advisor in the process and taking Alyx in the process
==Forces==
Much of the Combine forces are centralized around the Overwatch and various Bio-mechanical units that they use in combat, the Combine have three levels of service; Civil Protection, Soldier & Elite. Civil Protection are comprised primarily of humans and do not have little modifications which allows most humans who become Civil Protection to retain their humanity. Soldiers and Elites have much greater amounts of modifications and the latter is typically seen around structures of importance or leading groups of Soldiers into battles.
Alongside these forces the Combine employ synthetic bio-mechanical units including Dropships which are able to carry Overwatch Combine, Gunships which are able to provide aerial aid and fire on rebels from above, Hunters which are small assault group units effective at taking on smaller targets or aiding the larger Combine units and Striders, powerful ground assault units which are capable of high energy blasts that can buildings.
Combine also use a variety of technology to enforce their control, including Manhacks, Rollermines, Hopper Mines, various Turrets and computer operated vehicles like APCs, Hunter-Choppers and Razor Trains.
*Overwatch
**Civil Protection - The lowest level of Combine Forces, Civil Protection are believed to be mostly comprised of humans and have little in the way of modification they're among the weakest of the Combine's forces and are usually equipped with SMGs
**Combine Soldier - The standard ground force unit employed by the Combine, typically working in squads or larger groups they are modified humans and possibly other alien species, they carry SMGs and Pulse Rifles. There is a sub-division who are signified by a red-colouration that use Shotguns
**Combine Elite - The most experienced and powerful of the regular Combine ground forces, they often lead groups of Combine Soldiers and have more advanced combat skills, they carry Pulse Rifles.
*Stalker - Not an intended force by the Combine and usually serving a mere maintenance position, they do possess a high energy laser which can be used for repairing machines but also works as a weapon.
*Headcrabs - Used in the form of Headcrab Shells which target designated areas, the Headcrab is a parasitic creature that turns its host into a zombie-like entity once latched on.
*Synthetics
**Dropship - Primary method of troop deployment in more remote areas and can also carry Striders when necessary
**Gunship - Aerial unit that can be used to attack groups of rebels at a time, has a powerful energy cannon capable of a high fire rate with powerful projectiles, typically work in pairs.
**Hunter - Extremely dangerous ground assault, effective at taking out and ambushing rebel groups in smaller numbers and can access areas larger synths have trouble with, are extremely agile and use their large bodies and sharp legs to ram and pierce targets. They also possess a Quill Gun which fires explosive rounds which latch onto solids.
**Strider - Powerful ground unit capable of combating larger rebel units such as Dog, comes equipped with a powerful energy cannon and can also use its legs to crush targets. Despite its large frame it is surprisingly mobile, able to get extremely low to the ground and manuever around buildings. They're also shown to be able to serve non-combat functions such as carrying cables.
*Machines
**Manhack - Aerial unit that is intended for infiltration attacks, useful in enclosed areas where its saw-like blades can cut up targets.
**Rollermine - Commonly deployed along highways, they become active based on proximity and can latch onto vehicles.
**Hopper Mine - Explosive with a proximity trigger, are capable of being reprogrammed however and are more effective as a deterrent than an actual weapon.
**Hunter-Chopper - Aerial combat unit, of similar caliber to the Gunship albeit smaller and able to be equipped with mine laying additions providing for effective combat against both land and oceanic targets.
==Hierarchy==
Little is known about the hierarchy of the Combine in the Half-Life Universe, as the appearances of anything higher than an Overwatch Soldier is exceedingly rare. It is known that they do implore non-modified entities to control or assert control over the populations of subjugated worlds, this is seen with the Combine's mouthpiece, Wallace Breen who serves as a intermediary between the Combine and the Human population. The leaders of the Combine appear to be the Advisors which are strange grub-like creatures roughly twice the size of a human, they're shown to possess telekinetic abilities and possibly telepathic abilities as well although are very vulnerable to physical trauma.
==Fanonical Information==
===Overwiew===
The war between Koopa Troop and Combine lasted 4 hours and won. Citadels, scanners, cybernetic modified Koopa appeared in all cities, while Bowser was forced to be an administrator between Combine and the mushroom kingdom. An Advisor X was put in charge of the Mushroom Kingdom with Bowser serving as the intermediary. The primary base of operations is located at Castle 71, the Combine are also allied with the X-Nauts although this is a forced allyship.
The organization is considered an enemy of the Koopa Troop as well as Mario, Luigi and the Mushroom Kingdom's royalty.
====Technology====
In the Mushroom Kingdom a new variant of the Breencast, as the Bowsercast exists.
====Cyborgs====
* Mecha Bro. - Admittedly, mecha bro. is the Aperture Laboratories project, but the Combine modified the model, for example, instead of a shotgun a pulse cannon was mounted, and some systems were improved, the bay on the shell is the logo of the Combine.
*Cyborg Koopa - The combine has modified the mecha-koopas  and can shoot and its barrier is stronger.
*Cyber Koopa - The combine created material copies of the cyber koopas that are used as the main infantry in the mushroom kingdom
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==== Vehicles ====
*Special Offensive Heavy Tank-    The Special Offensive Heavy Tank for short SOHT is a modified Sherm , for example, it has a pulse cannon, stronger armor and rides more than the original.
*Combine Patrol Car-  It's a modified Junior Clown Car for patrolling various out-of-city areas. It has a minigun mounted and is led by two soldiers of the Combine. It has a larger variant called Combine Bomber Car.
*Combine Bomber Car-  This is a modified Koopa Clown Car for bombing rebel forces. It has a total of 90 bombs, has a pulse cannon and is led by 5 soldiers. There is a smaller variant called Combine Patrol Car. 
==== Weapons ====
*Pulse Blaster- It's a modified Bill Blaster firing a plasma.
== Fanon Story ==
After the events of Half-life 2: Episode 2, the Combine began the invasion of various dimensions including the Mushroom Kingdom. The Combine started the invasion by attacking the koopa troop. The war lasted only 4 hours. After winning, Combine started to operate on the Mushroom Kingdom. Citadels appeared in all cities and Bowser was forced to be an Administrator under penalty of death. The Combine modified several Koop Troop vehicles and equipment for its own purposes.
==Trivia==
*Combine is not a fanon, but it does not come from the Mario series but from the Half-life series.
*Mecha Bro. It's not a combine project.
*Bowsercast is a play on the words Bowser and Breencast.
*The Combine really modified Earth's vehicles.
*The name "Combine" is used in the novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey, referring to the partly imaginary powerful force that controls everything. The name implies the mechanistic way in which the Combine manipulate and process individuals.
==Gallery==
Mecha Bro.png|Mecha Bro.
Cyborg Mecha Koopa.png|Cyborg Koopa
Combine.png|Combine Soldiers wielding an SMG and Shotgun respectively
Strider_HL2.png|A Strider
Cyber_Koopa.jpg|copy of cyber koopa
Advisor3.png|Advisor X
==References==
The link to Combine in Combine Overwiki: https://combineoverwiki.net/wiki/Combine
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