Combine Assassin

Overview
Assassins are uncommon, stealth-based Combine units wearing an experimental suit, that of which gives them enhanced agility and cloaking capabilities, causing them to appear nearly invisible from a distance and against specific surfaces, with the rather humorous exception that their weapons are not cloaked with them.

Their suits, along with cloaking them, gives them the ability to move faster than general Soldiers, approximately 2-3 times faster by default.

Assassins are commonly armed with Jackhammers and MP5s, but can rarely appear with heavier weapons such as Laser Rifles.

Behavior
Assassins behave similarly to default Soldiers, but appear to try getting close to their enemy before attacking if possible. They also sometimes move around more often than Soldiers usually do. Otherwise, they are essentially identical.

Tactics
-Look closely for an Assassin's weapon. Generally, their firearms do not cloak with them, causing them to stick out like a sore thumb.

-Assassins can be nearly impossible to see from a distance. If you are having trouble locating one, look for a slight shimmering or shifting along a wall, preferable with a sniper rifle.

-As Assassins move faster than most Combine, keep a close eye on them to prevent them getting too close to you. This is especially important for Assassins carrying Jackhammers.

-Assassins will never stop cloaking, even after they're dead. Don't let your guard down if you see one, as they aren't going to expose themselves directly.