

Though "Bastion" appears to be gentle-even harmless, at times-its core combat programming takes over when the unit senses danger, utilizing its entire arsenal to eliminate anything it perceives as a threat. This inquisitive Bastion unit set out to explore its surroundings and discover its purpose on a war-ravaged planet. With its combat programming all but lost, it instead displayed an intense curiosity about the natural world and its inhabitants. That was until one fateful day, when it unexpectedly reactivated. Overgrown with vines and roots and nested upon by small animals, the robot sat inert, seemingly unaware of the passing of time. It lay dormant, exposed to the elements and rusting while nature slowly reclaimed it. One unique Bastion unit, severely damaged in the final battles of the war, was left forgotten for over a decade.

To this day, Bastion units still symbolize the horrors of the conflict. Following the resolution of the crisis, nearly all of them were destroyed or disassembled. But during the Omnic Crisis, they were turned against their human makers, forming the bulk of the omnics' rebel army. Originally created for peacekeeping purposes, Bastion robot units possessed the unique ability to rapidly reconfigure themselves into an assault-cannon mode. Once a frontline combatant in the devastating Omnic Crisis, this curious Bastion unit now explores the world, fascinated by nature but wary of a fearful humanity. Using Bastion in chokepoints can create a lethal situation for the opposing team, often resulting in kill streaks and multi kills. Not the most mobile, Bastion benefits from a tank or Mercy nearby, but its ability to regenerate a small amount of its own health mean Bastion does not need to be completely babysat. 24 May, 2016 (launch) Voice Actor: Chris Metzen Game Info Role: Damage Difficulty: Story Info Real Name: SST Laboratories Siege Automaton E54 Age: 30 Height: 2. Bastion is a defensive specialist who can bring an impressive amount of suppressing firepower, especially when in Sentry mode and when using its ultimate ability.The cannon's explosive shells demolish targets in a wide blast radius, but Bastion can only remain in this mode for a limited time. In Tank mode, Bastion extends wheeled treads and a powerful long-range cannon. Reconfigure Ability Bastion transforms between its two primary combat modes to adapt to battlefield conditions.Ĭonfiguration Tank Ultimate Ability Duration: 8 Seconds Self-Repair Ability Effect: 25% of Hp/Secondīastion restores its health it cannot move or fire weapons while the repair process is in effect. The gun's aim can be "walked" across multiple targets, dealing devastating damage at short to medium range. In Sentry mode, Bastion is a stationary powerhouse protected by a forward-facing barrier and equipped with a gatling gun capable of unleashing a hail of bullets. In Recon mode, Bastion is fully mobile, outfitted with a submachine gun that fires steady bursts of bullets at medium range. To this day, Bastion units still symbolize the horrors of the conflict.
