Bipedal robotic drones that fight alongside the Skitters. After a firefight with Skitters, Pope's group is reluctantly taken in by the 2nd Mass. Some Skitters have been able to overcome their controllers and plot rebellions against the Overlords. When they arrive they find only destroyed Mech and charred skitters. Skitters once part of the Rebellion, but now captured and controlled into mindless drones. When it's time to be funny, he skitters over the top. Hal asks him about the "harness" and the Skitters. They appear to be the "officers" or master-race commanding or controlling the Skitters.