Elites

Elites 'are enemies appearing in Fuse''. They are first encountered at Sheng Island.'''

Overview
Elites can be Soldiers or Leadfoots, so this is a strange classification of enemy. Elite simply means that a target has Fuse shielding and can't be damaged until the shielding is brought down. You know that an enemy has the shield because the target shimmers/glows while they're walking around.

Elite Soliders have a rejuvenating power that affects their allies. It's essential to kill Elites first because of this; otherwise, taking out their allies is harder to do, and it wastes a huge amount of ammo.

Don't use standard firearms against Elites. Basic firearms, including heavy weapons, deal no damage against Fuse shields.

It's especially dangerous to fight against Leadfoots with Elite shielding. However, a fast burst of fire can level the field pretty well. Naya and Izzy are both well armed for this. Jacob can do it when he needs to, but the drain on his ammo is more substantial.

Trivia

 * Unlike other organic enemies, when Elite Soldiers are killed, they moan and groan as if they're suffering from intense migraines, which usually last for a few seconds, before exploding into nothing.