Pod
The Pod forms part of the Alien Plague infesting Mars' underbelly that you fight during the Red Faction: Armageddon Single Player Campaign.
Description
Pods are slimy, purple cocoon-like objects responsible for hatching both Creepers and Ravagers. A single pod can hatch a new creature every few seconds, producing a nearly endless supply of enemies. Therefore, when encountering pods, destroy them as quickly as possible - or face a never-ending wave of enemies.
Pods appear as orange circle icons on your compass at the top of the screen. Use the compass to locate each pod in the area, and destroy each of them by any means necessary. Pods have no offensive capability, so don't worry about getting in close and smashing them with the butt of your rifle or the Maul. However a pod may spawn a creature while you're smacking it, so be prepared to defend yourself against a newly hatched creeper or ravager. At range, heavy weapons like the Rocket Launcher or Plasma Cannon are quick ways to destroy large clusters of pods, but lighter weapons like the Assault Rifle or Nano Rifle are more efficient when targeting individual pods.