Enemies

There are several enemies that the Masquerade Thieves must face.

## Security

Small security forces are present for most stealth heists.

The local police force come in hard in response to the thieves going loud.

### SWAT Sniper

The SWAT Sniper is a special enemy type. They sit on rooftops, in windows, and other vantage points (usually well out of the way of the thieves) and use powerful sniper rifles to take down the thieves from afar.

### SWAT Shield

The SWAT Shields are a special enemy type. They act similar to normal SWAT Officers, but they carry a ballistic shield. This shield allows them to push forward under enemy fire, to get close and corner the thieves.

### SWAT Taser

The SWAT Taser is a special enemy type. They are slightly more armored than Heavy SWAT and carry a special taser attachment that will stun thieves when struck.

### SWAT Gasser

The SWAT Gasser is a special enemy type. They wear similar armoring to the Taser, but they focus on throwing tear gas to cut off routes and deter the thieves from escaping.

### SWAT Turret

The SWAT Turret is an unique special enemy type. They can be found on top of SWAT Vans, under SWAT Helicopters, and special versions can be found in certain heists. They are stationary automatic weapons that will gun down thieves in sight.

## Royal Guard

During some major heists and higher difficulties, the Royal Guard trumps over the Police Force as an even bigger threat.

### Royal Sniper

The Royal Guard variant of the Sniper wears slightly better armor and carry more powerful rifles.

### Royal Shield

The Royal Guard variant of the Shield wear heavy armor and wield a slightly bigger shield.

### Royal Taser

The Royal Guard variant of the Taser wear heavy armor and carry better weapons.

### Royal Gasser

The Royal Guard variant of the Gasser, like the Taser, wear heavy armor and carry better weapons.

### Royal Field Medic

The Royal Guard come with a new special enemy, the Field Medic. These lightly armored foes will heal nearby soldiers.

### Royal Juggernaut

The Royal Guard comes with a new special enemy, the Juggernaut. These are slow-moving soldiers with massive armor.

## Royal Agency

The Royal Agency stand above the Royal Guard due to their shady tactics and knowledge on everything. They command the Elite Black Ops units of the Royal Guard.

### Elite Sniper

The Elite versions of Snipers are more mobile, can be deployed on the ground in rare occasions, and try to blend in with the scenery until they fire.

### Elite Shield

The Elite versions of Shields heavy thicker armor and carry phalanx shields.

### Elite Taser

The Elite versions of Tasers carry higher voltage tasers that will down thieves faster.

### Elite Gasser

The Elite versions of Gassers carry more deadly tear gas that will do more damage and last longer.

### Elite Field Medic

The Elite versions of Field Medics wear better armor and can heal their allies more often.

### Elite Juggernaut

The Elite versions of Juggernauts have better armor and carry better weapons, like machine guns (or in some cases, miniguns).

### Elite Assassin

The Royal Agency brings a new special enemy type, the Assassin. These are lightly armored stealthy agents who can take down thieves almost instantly with a sneak attack. They typically hide behind doors, under cars, and in vents; waiting for a thief to walk by and become their next victim.

## Gangs

### Unnamed Gangsters

Some small-time gangs are part of the heists the thieves take.

### Mafia

Some of Pentagram's heists deal with the Mafia.

### Yakuza

Some of Pentagram's heists deal with the Yakuza.

### Der Kashierz

Der Kashierz is a gang owned by Grand Grun.

### Mr. Big's Men

Mr. Big has several bodyguards guarding his private island.

## Private Military

The private military is a major part of J. Locke's heists.

## Solar Army

The Solar Army is the main enemies of Ginger's heists.

## The Dragonguard

The Dragonguard are faced during the Dragon's Lair heist.

## The Scorpions

The Scorpions are faced during the Scorpions heist.