Introduce a mid-tier Exoskeleton that bridges the gap between standard infantry and full mechs. Rather than focusing on raw durability or firepower, it emphasizes speed, agility, and skillful movement.

The Exoskeleton's signature ability is a Dual Grappling System—two independently firing grappling hooks that allow players to swing, slingshot, redirect momentum, and rapidly traverse the battlefield. Used well, it creates an "off-brand Spider-Man" style of movement that is rarely explored outside dedicated Spider-Man games, yet is consistently fun and rewarding.

The Exoskeleton would also provide enhanced mobility benefits such as:
Increased sprint speed.
Higher jumps or limited air control.
Quicker acceleration and momentum retention.
Faster vaulting and climbing.

Unlike mechs, the Exoskeleton doesn't make the player a tank. Instead, it rewards precision, map knowledge, and movement mastery. It fills a unique role between infantry and mechs, creating a high-skill, high-mobility playstyle without overshadowing either.

I think the biggest strength of this idea is that it gives players a movement system that can become a skill ceiling of its own. Mastering dual grapples, chaining swings together, and using momentum creatively could make movement feel as satisfying as combat, giving Empulse an identity that few shooters have.