Grineer

Grineer are a faction in the Warframe video game. They constitute a vast, militarized empire built on mass-produced clone soldiers and a centralized, autocratic leadership. The Grineer have spread through the Solar System and rely on numerical superiority, heavy armor, and brutal tactics to control territory and resources. Governing the empire are the Grineer Queens, who oversee cloning operations and military policy, making the organization highly centralized and hierarchical.

Biology and society are defining features. Clones are created to serve as disposable soldiers, resulting in limited genetic diversity and a characteristic veneration of strength and efficiency. Due to rapid cloning, Grineer biology shows signs of aging and genetic instability, which the regime mitigates with continual replication and augmentation. Their culture is xenophobic and expansionist, with a relentless focus on conquest, production, and military readiness. Elite units receive enhanced gear and training, while the general population supports the war machine through industry and logistics.

Technology and warfare emphasize durability and brute force. Grineer equipment favors heavy armor, siege capabilities, and large-scale gun and missile systems. Their fleets and ground forces are organized around overwhelming firepower, fortified positions, and aggressive recruitment of clone units from across their domains. The Grineer also engage in genetic and industrial projects designed to sustain their armies and exploit planetary resources.

In Warframe, the Grineer are one of the game's primary antagonists, often clashing with the Tenno and competing with other factions for control of planets and resources. They contribute significantly to the game's lore and mission design, providing a persistent and recognizable threat across multiple environments.