Loaders are the mainstay of Hyperion's military might on Pandora. They come in an array of different varieties, each variant suited to a particular role when in action. Completely without conscience, they are the military, the enforcers, and frequently the executioners fielded by the Hyperion regime. Loaders supplement and make up the bulk of Hyperion's forces, but not the entirety of them, as human soldiers and support units also work alongside them. Loaders are highly versatile, serving a variety of roles ranging from basic infantry, to snipers, to air forces. Though mostly associated with Hyperion, loaders are also used by the Torgue Corporation, which produces its own variants.

These robots are the meat and potatoes of the Hyperion army and the brunt of the actual horsepower behind the labor that goes into the marvels of Opportunity and Helios Station. Before Handsome Jack came to power, robotics were becoming passé in Hyperion and thought to be more trouble than it was worth, based on the generally fastidious and difficult nature of the Claptrap robot series. One of the first things Jack did was refocus the corporation on its robotic line by destroying almost all Claptrap units and taking the program in a new direction of modular robotics, utilizing numerous new models based on relatively similar shells and parts.

Loaders can enter the field by Moonbase shots, emerge from a Hyperion structure, or be digistructed from a digistruct pole, platform, or the eye of a constructor. Small numbers of them spawn randomly at Hyperion installations and facilities, usually alongside Hyperion human enemies.

Loaders use holographic signals to supplement their verbal status updates. A grenade image indicates they are about to lob a grenade, and a spanner/wrench symbol denotes the unit is heavily damaged and awaiting repair by a surveyor.

The majority of loaders have a multitude of critical hit points, including arm joints, leg joints, and their optics. Dealing sufficient damage to a limb joint will cause the limb to fall off, disabling various combat functions of the loader. For example, destroying a leg joint will cause the loader to fall to the ground and force it to crawl. It will still be able to fire the gun it wields. The majority of loaders will have a permanent critical hit location of their optical sensor.

Loaders have a universal weakness to corrosive weapons as they are armored targets. While shock, slag, and explosive elemental weapons will retain their regular damage, non-elemental weapons receive a -20% damage penalty but are compensated by their higher base attack. Incendiary weapons are the least effective, though loaders can still be ignited.

ARR Loaders, H3RL-E, or loaders being buffed by a Shielded Surveyor have shields which offer protection from corrosive attacks, as well as prevent limbs from being shot off until the shield is depleted.

By the time of Tales from the Borderlands and Borderlands 3, years after Handsome Jack's death, loaders received an apparent redesign, moving the eye to the center of their torsos and revising their articulation to allow for greater agility and flexibility. These models are larger in size, more self-aware and intelligent, can equip a greater variety of modular weapons, and are much more durable. However, they are far more expensive and appear in fewer numbers.

Quick Answers

What is the primary role of Loaders in Hyperion's military?

Loader bots are vital to Hyperion's military operations on Pandora, serving in diverse roles such as infantry, snipers, and air forces. They are key enforcers and executioners for the Hyperion regime. While they form a significant part of Hyperion's forces, human soldiers and support units also work alongside them. Loaders can be deployed from Hyperion structures or via digistruct platforms.

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What are the different varieties of Loaders in Borderlands?

Several types of Loaders exist in Borderlands, all of which are Hyperion robots. RPG Loaders provide fire support from a distance with homing missile pods and rocket launchers. GUN Loaders are the most prevalent, forming the backbone of Hyperion's robot units. Badass Loaders represent powerful weapons in Hyperion's arsenal. Specialized versions include Badass Corrosive, HOT, ICE, Shock, Rusted, and Wee Loaders. Torgue Loaders, armored robots, are exclusive to the Mr. Torgue's Campaign of Carnage DLC.

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How do Loaders interact with human soldiers in Hyperion's forces?

Loaders, key components of Hyperion's military on Pandora, collaborate with human soldiers and support units. These Hyperion robots, or 'loader bots', are versatile, fulfilling roles from infantry to snipers and air forces. They can be deployed via Moonbase shots, Hyperion structures, or digistruct poles, platforms, or constructors.

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What makes the Loader bots versatile in the Borderlands series?

The versatility of Loader bots in the Borderlands series is due to their varied capabilities. Recycler Bots fire heated scrap metal projectiles and can generate Bit Bots. RPG Loaders offer ranged fire support with homing missile pods and rocket launchers. GUN Loaders, the most common type, form the backbone of Hyperion's robot units. Lastly, Badass Loaders serve as potent weapons within Hyperion's robotic arsenal.

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What is the role of the Loader bot in Tales from the Borderlands?

In Tales from the Borderlands, Loader Bot is a unique Hyperion GUN Loader, customized by Rhys for use on Pandora. When Rhys and Vaughn provoke a bandit clan, Rhys calls for backup, deploying the Loader Bot via a Helios moonshot cannon. The bot lands on a bandit and is instructed by Rhys to neutralize the threat.

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Appearances

• Borderlands 2
  • Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate's Booty
  • Mr. Torgue's Campaign of Carnage
  • Commander Lilith & the Fight for Sanctuary
  • Digistruct Peak Challenge
  • Mad Moxxi and the Wedding Day Massacre
  • How Marcus Saved Mercenary Day
• Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
• Tales from the Borderlands
• Borderlands 3 DLCs only:
  • Moxxi's Heist of the Handsome Jackpot
  • Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck
  • Mercenary Day

Hyperion Loaders

Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

Standard

• GUN Loader (standard soldier)
• WAR Loader (heavy soldier)
• EXP Loader (suicide boomer)
• HOT Loader (incendiary soldier)
• BUL Loader (charging enforcer)
• PWR Loader (defender that reflects bullets)
• ION Loader (defender that creates barrier)
• JET Loader (airborne fighter)
• RPG Loader (artillery)
• SGT Loader (elite soldier)
• Angelic Guard (elite soldier)
• LWT Loader (supporter with loot)
• JNK Loader
• ARR Loader (Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate's Booty)
• Hacked Loader (Commander Lilith and the Fight for Sanctuary)

Badasses

• Badass Loader
• Super Badass Loader
• Very Badass Hacked Loader (Commander Lilith and the Fight for Sanctuary)

Loot Midgets

• Loot Wee GUN Loader
• Loot Wee JET Loader
• Loot Wee WAR Loader

Notable Loaders

• BLNG Loader (Mad Moxxi and the Wedding Day Massacre)
• Bone Head 2.0
• C3n50r807 (Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate's Booty)
• Ed (Mad Moxxi and the Wedding Day Massacre)
• Experimentation Greeter
• H3RL-E (Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate's Booty)
• Toy Loader (How Marcus Saved Mercenary Day)
• Hyperius Minions (Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate's Booty)
• Innuendobot 5000
• Jimmy Jenkins
• Loader #1340
• Mal
• P3RV-E (Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate's Booty)
• Saturn
• Stella (Mad Moxxi and the Wedding Day Massacre)
• Uranus (Commander Lilith & the Fight for Sanctuary)
• Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel:
  • R-0513
  • ICU-P

Others

• FIX Loader

Tales from the Borderlands

• Loader Bot. a character

Borderlands 3

Standard

Moxxi's Heist of the Handsome Jackpot:

• GUN Loader
• ICE Loader
• PP Loader
• RIOT Loader
• Rusted EXP Loader
• Rusted GUN Loader
• Rusted SGT Loader
• SVY Loader

Badasses

Moxxi's Heist of the Handsome Jackpot & Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck:

• Badass Corrosive Loader
• Badass HOT Loader
• Badass ICE Loader
• Badass Shock Loader
• Rusted Badass Loader
• Badass Wee Loader
• L3GGY-L4RRY
• I-S33-YOU
• T0UCHY-54NDY
• B1G-CH357-D4DDY

Notable loaders

• Shiny Hunk (DTF Loader)
• BUD Loader
• Joy

Torgue Loaders

Torgue Loaders are armored robots encountered only in Mr. Torgue's Campaign of Carnage DLC for Borderlands 2. They are re-skinned versions of the Hyperion Loaders from Borderlands 2 with the same strengths and weaknesses.

• Badass Torgue Eliminator
• Torgue Bolter
• Torgue Burner
• Torgue Charger
• Torgue Exploder
• Torgue Gunner
• Torgue Ripper
• Torgue Thrasher

Gallery

Concept art

Quotes

Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

Normal

• First Law disabled.
• Executing Execution.exe
• Contact.
• Killing bandit.
• Enemy skill lacking.
• Die.
• Lethal force authorized.
• Murderer detected.
• Do not surrender.
• Prepping corpse disposal.
• Increasing aggression.
• Deleting.
• Removing bandit.
• Success imminent.
• Surrender your weapons.
• Activating Combat Mode.
• Unit holding position.
• Activating hatred.
• Bandit cleansing commenced.
• Bandit death impending.
• Bandit death imminent.
• Combat commencing.
• Engaging target.
• Target in sights.
• Target death imminent.
• Moving to engage.
• Charging primary weapon. (exclusive to WAR, Badass and Super Badass Loaders)
• Firing in 3, 2, 1. (exclusive to WAR, Badass and Super Badass Loaders)
• Firing main cannon. (exclusive to WAR, Badass and Super Badass Loaders)
• Readying ballistics. (exclusive to WAR, Badass and Super Badass Loaders)
• Preparing to fire. (exclusive to WAR, Badass and Super Badass Loaders)
• Firing hot load. (exclusive to HOT Loaders)
• Shooting hot load. (exclusive to HOT Loaders)
• Using hot based weaponry. (exclusive to HOT Loaders)
• Fire, fire, fire. (exclusive to HOT Loaders)
• Increasing temperatures. (exclusive to HOT Loaders)
• Overheating enemy. (exclusive to HOT Loaders)

Taking Elemental damage

• Ouch.
• Ow.
• Error. Error.
• Nonono.
• Stop it.
• Hey.
• Taking damage.
• Garbage.

Slagged

• Slagged.
• Unit slagged.
• Slag detected.
• Foreign substance detected.
• Shit.
• Circuits slagged.
• Damage resistance lowered.
• Damage sensitivity heightened.
• Increased damage impending.
• Brace for damage.

Low health

• Repairs needed.
• Repairs wanted.
• Requesting repairs.
• Medic.
• Injuries critical.
• Unit shutdown imminent.

Killed

• Critical damage sustained.
• Injuries fatal.
• Malfunction.
• Powering off.
• Mission failed.
• Mission unsuccessful.
• Deactivating.
• Error.
• Shutting down.
• Fatal Error.
• Unit failed.
• Unit destroyed.
• Failure.

Vault Hunter retreating

• Bandit retreating.
• Bandit has retreated.
• Bandit admits cowardice.

Throwing grenade

• Warning: Grenade.
• Throwing bomb.
• Throwing grenade.
• Grenade.
• Grenade out.
• Grenade outcoming.
• Releasing explosive.

Crippling a target

• Mission success.

Borderlands 3

Normal

• We need personal space.
• I will ask avoid you.
• Loading distance.
• I need Lectra City.

Throwing grenade

• Throwing grenade.
• Releasing a grenade.
• Grenade, throwing out.
• Explosive out.
• I do not want this badass.
• This is a grenade.
• Approaching grenade.
• Launching grenade.
• Reaching grenade.
• This does, if not.
• Eat this grenade, eat it with your face.
• Hold this grenade.

When destroyed

• Is this what death feels like?
• I peed.

Notes

• When Phaselocked, loaders will be forced into a folded position making critical hits more difficult to achieve.
• In Moxxi's Heist of the Handsome Jackpot, Loaders encountered in The Compactor have distorted dialogue.

Trivia

• When loaders are digistructed, their chemical makeup is displayed beside them in the form of boxes from the periodic table. According to this, they consist of iron (Fe), tungsten (W), strontium (Sr), and nickel (Ni).
• In Tales from the Borderlands, Rhys explains that after the death of Handsome Jack, the loaders became smarter and more conscientious about their programming, as evident with Loader Bot.