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Upon their conquests, the Combine developed an imposing roster of biological weapons. Many alien species, now serving as Combine units like Striders, Gunships, and Hunters, were once intelligent beings, repurposed and mutilated into ruthless instruments of war. The Combine's actions epitomized their approach to life; they harvested biological traits to create a cohesive military force tailored to their brutal conquests.