Sometimes it's just better to walk away. Especially when you're faced with an enemy four times your size, can squash you like a bug, and can fry you with a laser blast.

In this new Screenshot of the Week from Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa, an AFS Spy finds himself face to face with a Strider, a bane unit that is piloted by a Thrax soldier.

This week's featured screenshot is entitled "Shock and Awe" and was taken by gamer Thasri of the Tactical Gamer Clan.

Striders are dangerous in close combat. Not only does it have its short laser blast, but it also has a green plasma ball that deals heavy damage. Striders can also knock you around with with an electric field from its front legs.