Laser Scanner

Overview
Laser Scanners are rare, much more dangerous variants of the default Scanners and Shield Scanners that, instead of attempting to simply scan and photograph enemies, will fire a rapid barrage of moderately powerful green lasers in an attempt to cauterize their foes, as the name implies.

Laser Scanners first appear in Route Kanal, where a single Scanner will appear and ambush the player and Matt in a small makeshift home, alongside three Manhacks. Afterwards, they will rarely replace default Scanners.

Laser Scanners appear identical to their default variants, which can cause them to easily catch the player off guard.

Due to their nature, they are often humorously called 'Killer Scanners' for obvious reasons.

Tactics
-Despite being noticeably more dangerous than their default variants, they don't have much higher health in comparison. As a result, they can be considered 'glass cannons', being frail, but powerful.

-Laser Scanners usually don't fire until they are fairly close to their targets. Use this to your advantage and pick them off at a distance, or alternatively, try getting them close by so you can pick them off with a shotgun.

-Laser Scanners are not very fast when compared to other enemies. As a result, slower, high damage weapons like the Karabiner or Dragunov can work fine against them.

-Destroy any Scanners you see on sight. As Laser Scanners are identical in appearance to their default variants, they may attempt to trick you with their relatively harmless appearance.

-Scanners are capable of dealing anywhere from 40-100 damage with each laser burst, should each beam hit you. Strafe around the Scanners to keep the lasers from damaging you.

-Bullet time can slow down a Scanner's lasers significantly, making dodging them much easier.