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Phase Commanders are a type of cyborg enemy created by Armacham Technology Corporation seen in F.E.A.R. 3.

Monolith Timeline[]

F.E.A.R. 3[]

Phase Commanders lead the Armacham Forces into battle against the Point Man and Paxton Fettel. They are protected by thick armor with advanced shield technology and equipped with target analysing vision.

While Phase Commanders usually choose to guide their forces through radios, they will take on the Point Man and Paxton Fettel should situation demand it. A total of seven (or eight if played in co-op) Commanders are fought in the campaign: two or three in Interval 05 and five in Interval 07. They act as "bosses" and are very difficult to kill.

These Commanders are equipped with phasing devices similar to those used by Phase Casters, but the Commanders employ the phase devices to strategically approach their enemies. They carry S-HV Penetrators and Flashbang Grenades, which they use whenever retreating. Their shields must be heavily shot if one ever hopes to defeat them. Once defeated, the Commanders will die in an explosion of electricity, harming anyone close by.

Phase Commander

Concept art of a Phase Commander.

Phase Commanders are known to be brutal in their methods. They do not allow their lesser troops to abandon their posts, even when the situation is dire. Oftentimes, grunts will be threatened with dismemberment, presumably by the phasing devices, should they try to evacuate. The Commanders seem to enjoy taunting their enemies, especially the Point Man, who they chase without stop, deeming him a "biological failure."

Interestingly, the Commanders themselves appear to be augmented biologically to a certain extent, as evidenced by their towering heights and sizes. As seen when Fettel possesses one, if the Commander is using the pistol, it can be seen that their hands are so large that they have trouble holding the weapon. They try to hold it in a normal manner, but it seems somewhat awkward, as they are large brutes that should be handling equipment and weapons fit for their size.

Phase Commanders, like Casters, can be possessed by Fettel, but only after their shield is down. A failsafe will trigger, preventing Fettel from using their phasing abilities. The HUD will read "Foreign Body Detected. Phasing Offline." However, their phasing abilities are still available through possession as a Spectre in the multiplayer game Soul King. They also have a targeting system similar to that of a Power Armor, highlighting enemies with either a yellow or red box, depending on threat level. They are prime candidates for possession with their high powered weapons, target assist and high defense. Also, similar to Explosive Cultists, the player has the option of using the Commander's deadly self-destruct attack as a last resort. This is useful if Fettel is surrounded by enemies and the body is almost out of health or possession time.

When possessed, the Commander cannot fit through most doorways.

Strategies[]

Just like the Phase Caster, Phase Commanders take a long time to defeat due to their high-powered shields. A very effective way of defeating Phase Commanders is to grab a Riot shield and use the shield to deflect his fire while shooting at the Commander with the SMG accompanying the shield. Even when out of bullets, the player can still use the shield and bash the Commander to death. It takes longer but it works without taking much damage, especially on the higher difficulty levels. An Arc Beam also is a prime weapon to utilize, as it locks the Commander in place. Frag, Zap and Flashbang Grenade can also be used in almost the same regard, as they keep the Commander in place so the player can shoot freely without fear of retaliation. As Fettel, the player can repeatedly levitate and melee the Commander, which will leave him almost defenseless. Be sure not to stay in the immediate vicinity when the Commander is about to self-destruct, as the explosion will be fatal on most difficulty settings.

Quotes[]

Main article: Phase Commander/Quotes

Trivia[]

  • The Phase Commanders are partly recycled from Day One's original treatment for F.E.A.R. 2, which would have featured mercenaries capable of shifting between realities.
  • It is possibly that Phase Commanders replace the role of the Heavy Armors seen in previous installments, since they don't appear in this game.
  • The Commander fires the S-HV Penetrator one-handed, however, if the player possesses him, the Commander will fire it two-handed.
  • Despite equipped with Flashbang, Phase Commander rarely use them, especially if the player is mobile.
  • When in melee range, the Commander often kicks the player. However, if possessed, there is no way for the player to kick an enemy, as jumping and pressing the melee button only makes him jump and then use the standard knife slash.
  • The shield that the Commander uses looks identical to the shield that the Enhanced Power Armor can use, however, the Commander's shield doesn't completely negate damage like the EPA's.
  • When the player brings down the Commander's shield, getting around behind him will reveal that the phasing device is bordered by yellow and black "hazard" stripes.
  • The Phase Commander's dialogue "I'll send you to hell with your brother!" may indicate that Armacham is not aware of Fettel's rebirth.

Gallery[]


Armacham Technology Corporation
Board of Directors Genevieve AristideCarson Salyers
Employees Aldus BishopAlice WadeBill MoodyBrettBristolCharles HabeggerGreenHarlan WadeIain HivesJaniceJohn BreyersJohnstonMarshall DislerNorton MapesPhil VecchioRichard VanekSamuelsSaundersScott RasmussenTerry HalfordWalt GraggYork
Projects Project HarbingerProject IcarusProject OriginProject ParagonProject PerseusProject Pythagoras
Products AbominationAlma WadeDark SignalPaxton FettelPoint ManReplica Forces
Facilities Armacham Data and Research CenterArmacham Bio-Research FacilityHarbinger FacilityOrigin FacilityParagon FacilityPerseus CompoundStill IslandThe VaultWade Elementary SchoolWard FacilityBirthing Facility
Other Fairport areas owned Armacham Technology Corporation HeadquartersArmacham Technology Corporation's Secondary FacilityValkyrie TowerWade Hospital
Armacham Forces ATC Security GuardRiot Security GuardArmacham Black Ops Light SoldierBlack Ops HazmatsATC Black Ops SoldiersBlack Ops Heavy SoldierBlack Ops PyroArmacham Black Ops EliteRichard VanekSamuelsPhase CommanderArmacham Phase CasterArmacham Heavy Rocket TrooperArmacham SniperArmacham SoldierATC Heavy Riot TrooperRobertsTuckerTurnerFeldmanArmacham PilotBierce
Weapons developed Type-7 Particle WeaponType-12 Pulse WeaponXS Shock GrenadeHV PenetratorHV HammerheadSHO Series-3 Combat ShotgunThe ShredderDefense TurretArc BeamS-HV PenetratorGoliath
Vehicles used Black Ops APCF-22 RaptorATC Security sedanArmacham Armored Personnel CarrierArmacham HelicopterMi-24 Hind-D
Other Technology developed Unmanned Aerial VehiclesREV6 Powered ArmorREV9 Powered ArmorREV8 LeviathanEnhanced Power ArmorElite Powered Armor
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Characters
Major Characters
Point Man - Alma Wade - Paxton Fettel - Harlan Wade - Jin Sun-Kwon
Other Characters
Michael Becket - Third Child - Armacham Pilot - Genevieve Aristide - Roberts - Carson Salyers
Weapons
Arc Beam - Briggs SMG - Dual MP-970 - EL-10 CAS - G3A3 Assault Rifle - N6A3 Fragmentation Grenade - S-HV Penetrator - Schuller LDR50 - Strader Mk. VII - The Hammer - The Shredder - XS Shock Grenade - Arsenal AK - Goliath - Knife - Flashbang Grenade - Riot Gear - Unarmed Attacks
Locations
Fairport - Auburn District - Prison - Ward Facility - Best Save Co. - Fairport Hospital - Slums - Fairport Ridge Apartments - Tower - Bridge - Port Authority Airport - Almaverse
Projects
Project Origin
Replicas
Replica Forces - Armacham Replica Trooper - Armacham Replica Shotgunner - Armacham Replica Explosive Tank Trooper - Armacham Replica Riot Trooper - Armacham Replica Rocket Trooper
Vehicles
Armacham Armored Personnel Carrier - Enhanced Power Armor - Armacham Helicopter - REV9 Powered Armor - F-22 Raptor - Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Armacham Forces
Armacham Defense Turret - Armacham Sniper - Phase Caster - Phase Commander - Armacham Soldier - Armacham Forces - Mech Mule
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Creep - Cultist - Cannibal - Scavenger - Spectre - Alma's Apparitions
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This Is Suicide! - Fresh Fish - The Commute - Black Gold
Terms
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