These include the Seven Hour War, the far future of the Half-Life universe, and even a glimpse of the Combine homeworld. With the ship captured, a fight breaks out between Alyx and Mossman. They have human based forces that they station off world, and you can see at the very end of Half-Life 2 that their gunships, an obviously post-7 hour war modification, come in from their homeworld. I mean, it is fairly unlikely that specifically human weapons like the MP7, SPAS-12, or USP would be used off world to a large extent, but firearm.

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npccombinegunship. npchunter. 'We should thank Our Benefactors for giving us respite from this overpowering force. They have thrown a switch and exorcised our demons in a single stroke. They have given us the strength we never could have summoned to overcome this compulsion. They have given us purpose. They have turned our eyes toward the stars.'

―The Combine, referred to as 'Our Benefactors' and CMB in propaganda, and once as 'The Universal Union', is the title of an immense and powerful interdimensional organization, composed of a variety of both allied and enslaved species. A.The Combine is a vast empire, spanning multiple parallel universes. The empire is inhabited by an unknown number of sentient species, and is possibly governed by a race of artificially evolved of the. The Combine empire expands by invading worlds and exploiting their dominant species as it sees fit. By manipulating these species through methods including bioengineering and implantation, the Combine creates races of super-soldiers uniquely adapted for the particular environments of the conquered worlds. This process results in a highly mobile and adaptive military force which is able to respond to any threat and crush any opposition.

The reasons behind the Combine's imperialism remain unknown throughout the series.When pronouncing the word 'Combine', vocal stress is placed on the first syllable. The name is pronounced COM-bine, as in combine harvester, as opposed to the verb form com-BINE, as in 'to join together or unite.' Breen refers to the and as The Transhuman Arm of the Combine Overwatch in, verifying that 'Combine' is an accepted name of the empire, even by the empire itself.Until recently, it was speculated that the Combine possibly controlled during the first Half-Life game, based on the similarities to some practices and technologies used by the. However, 's marketing director stated that the Combine had, in fact, invaded a different homeworld from which Nihilanth's race was forced to escape. The defeated Nihilanth sought refuge in Xen, where the Combine could not (or would not) follow.' We had a glimpse of the larger threat when we were working on Half-Life. In other words we knew that once you cleared out the Nihilanth, you were going to discover something worse beyond it.

We knew that some immense threat had chased the Nihilanth and its creatures out of their own world and into Xen, from which location i.e. The world beyond Xen they were all too glad to seize the opportunity to continue on to Earth with suppression through the Citadels. But the exact nature of the threat was left to be solved in Half-Life 2.' The Nihilanth and the Combine are now established as former enemies who had knowledge of each other. When contacted, provided more information:'I'm pretty sure Doug was restating something I'd told him; I am not clarifying it, since it's the foundation on which the series continues. What we saw in HL1 was the very end of a long struggle between the Combine and the last of the Nihilanth's race. The Nihilanth's 'world' (if it could be said to have) was long since in the past as far as the Nihilanth was concerned; Xen was their final retreat, and they had their back to the wall, as it were, when the fissure appeared that let them spill into our dimension.

Xen itself is sort of a dimensional transit bottleneck—an area of continual contention.' Subsequent to the invasion of Nihilanth's unnamed homeworld, Earth became the Combine's most recently known annexation. It was acquired directly after Earth's surrender at the end of the.

Following the standard Combine process, members of Earth's dominant species were modified to form a new arm of the Combine military. While these soldiers are primarily used as a permanent Combine garrison on Earth, in-game dialogue suggests that units of the transhuman arm of Overwatch are deployed across the Combine Empire.

One line of dialogue supporting this theory contains a threat toward soldiers with 'permanent off-world assignment' should they fail to complete their objectives. Combine on Earth Invasion of Earth. See also:Following the Nihilanth's demise, the Combine were able to use the that was occurring at the time to continue on to, where it launched a massive invasion that culminated in the.

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Statements made by suggest that the human race was unable to mount any effective resistance to the Combine armies, and that Earth's military forces were almost instantly overwhelmed. Former administrator of the, Dr. Wallace Breen, negotiated a surrender on Earth's behalf and was therefore appointed the administrator of the Combine's forces on Earth - the Overwatch. Combine dominance on Earth The Combine rules Earth from giant towers known as Citadels, the most important being in where Dr.

Breen runs his administration. At the end of Half-Life 2, as Doctor Breen attempts to teleport off of Earth using the dark fusion reactor, a massive portal is created and, through it, several buildings that resemble Citadels are visible.At the beginning of Half-life 2, the Combine appear to have almost complete dominance of the remaining pockets of civilized Earth, and do not identify who is. However, Doctor Breen immediately informs a of Freeman's appearance during a teleport accident, in which Gordon appeared in Administrator's office for a brief amount of time. Only a few, loosely organized in a ragtag resistance, are secretly opposing the Combine. Main article:The Combine, since gaining dominance on Earth, imposed a Suppression Field on the population.

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The Suppression Field's main effect is to bring the human birth rate down to zero by prohibiting certain protein chains important to embryonic development from forming, effectively ensuring that the humans currently alive will be the last generation. Doctor Breen addresses this issue to the people via a broadcast during the early levels of Half-Life 2 as the response to a letter written to him by a 'concerned Citizen' and claims that the field will be deactivated once the humans prove they no longer need it. During the game, Resistance members occasionally make humorous remarks about the Suppression Field, such as 'When this is all over, I'm gonna mate.'

It was initially thought that the Suppression Field somehow prevented human sexual urges, mainly due to Dr. Breen's statement that it was suppressing 'the urge to reproduce,' but this statement may in fact be referring to the Suppression Field's physiological effects causing human 'urges' to diminish rather than to stop outright. In the end, may actually reflect the Combine's thoughts about human reproduction; they may indeed actually believe that they are there to help humans.In, it has been revealed by during his transmissions throughout the city that the Suppression Field has been disabled with the near destruction of the Citadel.

He says that everyone who has escaped City 17 'should do their part' in the re-population of the human species 'before the Combine attempt to restore their dominion.' When hears this, she remarks 'Is Dr. Kleiner really telling everyone to.get busy?' Eli Vance would jokingly give Alyx and Gordon a similar suggestion, claiming to want grandchildren.Mind control. A connected to a memory replacement device.The Combine has a several methods of controlling minds of the populace, starting from, through, and ending with.Water supply control One of the Citizens at the remarks: 'Don't drink the water.they put something in it, t-to make you forget. I don't even remember how I got here.'

The idea of drugging Citizens through water supply is reinforced by the numerous soda machines stocked with 'Dr. Breen's Private Reserve', which freely dispense water in a standard 12-ounce can.Breencasts. Main article:The Combine heavily relies on imagery through logos, symbols, and propaganda posters to assure their influence on and remind its residents of their presence. Combine units - humanoid and - also bear insignias, logos, and other markings. Many Combine posters are also scattered around and its sector (including, etc.).

Most of the time they include two common Combine symbols, with variants in color and image backgrounds. The Combine imagery is quite abstract, and the intended messages can be very subtle.Human genocide.

Graffiti sprayed near and other places (such as 's home), with a humanoid being holding a baby next to the word 'Caste'. Killings There are many evident acts of genocide or at least random killing perpetrated by the Combine throughout the game. In, a refugee base is raided, and a few members of the base are lined up against the wall and shot just as the player arrives. The town of was with the intention of killing all the residents, and throughout the chapter, the player encounters numerous bodies in the houses of the coast including some that have been burnt by the Combine in a bonfire. Towards the end of the game, explains to that he has witnessed 'genocide and indescribable evil.' The main purpose of Combine raids is to emphasize their dominance on Earth, and nip any resistance in the bud.The absence of children Shortly after their victory over humanity, the Combine established a that inhibited human procreation. The draining of Earth's oceans is easily the most striking sign of the Combine's rule on the planet.It is evident at several points in the game that the Combine are depleting Earth's natural resources.

One of the most noticeable signs is that the ocean levels have dropped dramatically. This can be seen during the coastal chapters and, and the waterways of in.

The coastline is littered with boats and ships resting on what was previously the seabed, and there are various docks and piers that are no longer standing in water. At the beginning of Highway 17, Gordon arrives at a harbor which is now a considerable distance from the water's edge. Indications of the previous sea level can be judged by moss which had previously gathered on harbor structures at the edge of the water, but which now lie several feet higher than the ground level. Combine Soldier fighting along the Coast. Humanoid Combine units The primary military force of the Combine on Earth is the humanoid Combine Overwatch, referred to by Doctor Breen as the 'Transhuman arm of the Combine Overwatch': humans who have been modified into 'transhuman' (or 'post-human', as referred to by ) cyborgs.

They are the most frequently encountered foes throughout Half-Life 2. It is important to note that the foes are not hybrids and are in fact, human.: The quasi-thoughtpolice that patrols the cities, monitor the public airways, and conduct randomized raids. Since little modification is involved, some members, such as, join Civil Protection in order to go under cover to investigate Combine activity and tip off would-be victims.: A Combine Soldier trained in the use of the.: The main military of the Combine on Earth, including the and the. Soldiers patrol and enforce Combine law outside of the city boundaries and are also used within cities to combat insurrections that are beyond the control of Civil Protection, such as during.: The Elite soldiers of the Combine Overwatch. They've undergone extensive modifications and are seen protecting the or occasionally leading squads of regular soldiers.: Mutilated, drone-like slaves that are created from dissident Citizens and captured.Combine Synth technology. Main article:are creatures that, over a course of imposed evolution and adaptation by the Combine, have come to fit a particular niche in the Combine military. Once organic creatures that lived on their own, they were enslaved and assimilated into the Combine to become the base of their military.Various types of Synth have been brought over to Earth by the Combine.

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They were the primary forces used by the Combine during the, as seen on the in Eli's lab.: The escape pods used by the.: Never actually fought, but seen in in the; the backbone of the Combine's subsequent armies.: Primary troop and weapon transport of the Combine.: Assault aircraft that usually fight in groups of two for protection.: A smaller and more agile version of the, used as scout and escort.: Never actually fought, but seen in in the; the backbone of the Combine's subsequent armies.: Large ground assault weapon used by the Combine. Walks on three incredibly long legs, towering over the battlefield.Combine organic combat technology Technology utilizing both biological and mechanical means of suppression.: Contains Headcrabs, and is used primarily to flush out and destroy Resistance bases.: A bio-mechanical version of the. Transports into battlefields.Combine inorganic combat technology. A Hunter-Chopper in the.The Combine, since gaining dominance on Earth, has invented a large number of devices and machines, some of which are offensive, and others which are used in the day-to-day policing and surveillance of the general populace. A majority of the Combine's technology present on Earth is actually nothing more than human technology re-interpreted and manufactured by the Combine using its own materials.

Helicopters, automated gun turrets and wheeled vehicles are all examples of human technology re-engineered by the Combine.: The main mode of transport of, are a common sight within the cities. They are armed with a missile launcher and a mounted pulse rifle.: An automated, stationary Combine pulse turret., and: Programmable, autonomous sentry weapons.: A flying security camera and scout that takes pictures of enemies and relays their location to its command center.

Also 'dive-bombs' its target if subject to enough incoming fire. Occasionally used as a spotter for Striders.: A mounted pulse gun., and: Weapons used by Humanoid Combine units.: A programmable explosive mine that hops into the air and explodes when approached by anything it identifies as an enemy.: Piloted by two members of the, this vehicle is primarily used to track down solitary members of the Resistance, or small groups of Resistance soldiers. Heavily armed and armored, it features a and missile launcher, and can saturate an area with mines.: A tripmine blocking off vital areas.: Essentially a flying, autonomous circular saw.: A ball-shaped 'mine' with a rudimentary targeting system that, once activated, follows anything it identifies as a threat and subjects it to electric shocks.Combine non-military technology. Smart Barrier on the Trainstation Plaza.The Combine uses a variety of devices which purpose isn't directly, or at all, military; they rather assists in overseeing Citizens or are used in controlling other machinery.: A portable power source for several Combine devices, most notably the City Scanner.: Telescope-like devices used to observe distant objects.: A regular propaganda broadcast made by Dr. ↑. ↑. on the ValveTime.net Forums.

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↑ PC Zone magazine, September 2005. on. Half-Life 2 - as stated by the. Eli at Black Mesa East: He ended the Seven Hours War by managing Earth's surrender. The Combine rewarded him with power.

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