Prototypes

Prototypes are the playable ships in Galactic Glitch. Each Prototype has unique abilities, stats, and playstyles. There are 9 Prototypes available in the game.

Overview

Prototypes are selected at the start of each run from the Prototype Room in The Hub. Each Prototype has:

• A unique innate ability
• Different stat distributions
• Synergies with certain Powers and playstyles

All Prototypes

Prototype	Ability	Playstyle	Difficulty
Glitch	Superior grav control	Versatile, balanced	★☆☆
Shadow	Cloaking after attacks	Stealth, hit-and-run	★★☆
Ravager	Extra backstab damage	Positioning, burst damage	★★☆
Spike	Ram damage boost	Aggressive ramming	★★☆
Brute	Counter-damage on hit	Tank, retaliation	★☆☆
Juggernaut	Explosion/impact resistance	Aggressive, explosive	★☆☆
Frostbite	Slows nearby enemies	Control, crowd control	★★☆
Nox	Toxic contamination	DoT, area denial	★★★
Carrier	Minion auto-revive	Summons, support	★★★

Prototype Details

Glitch

The default Prototype. Glitch has superior Grav Gun control and is the most versatile ship, making it ideal for learning the game.

Strengths:

• Balanced stats
• Enhanced Grav Gun effectiveness
• Works with any build

Recommended Powers:

• Any - Glitch is adaptable
• Fireball, Pitch and Patch to leverage Grav Gun

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Shadow

A fragile stealth ship. Shadow can cloak after attacking, allowing hit-and-run tactics.

Strengths:

• Cloaking ability
• High damage potential
• Excellent for backstab builds

Weaknesses:

• Low health
• Requires careful play

Recommended Powers:

• Camouflage, Cloaking Device - More stealth
• Backstabber - Synergizes with stealth positioning
• Charged Shot - Big hits from stealth

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Ravager

A backstab specialist. Ravager deals extra damage when attacking enemies from behind.

Strengths:

• Massive backstab damage
• Rewards positioning
• High burst potential

Recommended Powers:

• Backstabber - Stacks with innate backstab bonus
• Camouflage, Cloaking Device - Position behind enemies
• Hurricane - Get behind enemies, dodge for shockwave

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Spike

A ramming ship. Spike deals bonus damage when colliding with enemies.

Strengths:

• Ram damage
• Aggressive playstyle
• Rewards close combat

Recommended Powers:

• Shockingly Close - Shockwave on collision
• Hardened Hull - Reduces collision self-damage
• Ramming Speed - More ram damage

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Brute

A tanky counter-attacker. Brute has high defense and deals counter-damage when hit.

Strengths:

• High survivability
• Punishes aggressive enemies
• Forgiving for new players

Recommended Powers:

• Rage Mode - Damage boost when hit
• Hardened Hull - Even more defense
• Resistance UPs - Stack max health

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Juggernaut

An armored assault ship. Juggernaut has resistance to explosions and impacts.

Strengths:

• Explosion resistance
• Impact resistance
• Can safely use explosive weapons

Recommended Powers:

• Fireball - Explosions won't hurt you as much
• Hardened Hull - Maximum collision resistance
• Explosive weapons

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Frostbite

A control ship. Frostbite slows all nearby enemies.

Strengths:

• Crowd control
• Easier to dodge slow enemies
• Enables precision play

Recommended Powers:

• Static Field - Hit slowed enemies with proximity damage
• Charged Shot - Line up shots on slowed targets

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Nox

A toxic ship. Nox contaminates enemies, dealing damage over time.

Strengths:

• Passive DoT damage
• Area denial
• Rewards staying near enemies

Weaknesses:

• Complex to master
• Requires aggressive positioning

Recommended Powers:

• Shockingly Close - Get close for toxin + shockwave
• Static Field - Stacking proximity effects

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Carrier

A summoner ship. Carrier automatically revives friendly minions.

Strengths:

• Minion support
• Can field multiple allies
• Less direct combat needed

Recommended Powers:

• Helping Hand - More drones
• Minion-focused powers

Unlocking Prototypes

Prototypes are unlocked by:

• Progression - Some unlock naturally
• Boss defeats - Defeat certain bosses
• Run Challenges - Complete specific challenges
• Credits - Purchase in The Hub

Prototype Room

Select your Prototype in the Prototype Room in The Hub. You can also view:

• Prototype stats
• Unlock progress
• Innate ability descriptions

See Also

• Powers - Abilities that synergize with Prototypes
• Weapons - Armaments for your Prototype
• The Hub - Where Prototypes are selected
• Run Challenges - Unlock Prototypes