Unidentified Insectoid Species - Udemaath

Basic Information

Anatomy

Fierce hunters, these long, multi-legged creatures resemble a cross between a centipede and a praying mantis.

Biological Traits

A highly toxic venom coats their bladed, long front claws, which they use to immobilize their prey. The hunters are four-meter-long insectoids with hundreds of flexible body segments that propel them through the soft mud and water of the swamp effortlessly. Larvae resemble the mature hunters but are considerably smaller and have less distinctive features. The queen seems to grows to six or seven meters in length and has the same colouration as her spawn.

Ecology and Habitats

The creatures make their home in the swamps of Udemaath.

Behaviour

These creatures seem hostile to any intrusion near their nests.

Additional Information

Social Structure

The creatures have a very rudimentary intelligence, and nests seem to be composed of small groups of hunters who protect a queen. The particular nest discovered by the squad had four hunters along with a queen and four larvae.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Swamps of Udemaath

Average Intelligence

Simple

Civilization and Culture

History

Shortly after arriving on Udemaath, several rebels of the 13th Division were attacked by unknown creatures on the edge of Resolute Base. The victims were left wounded and delirious. A squad was sent by Colonel Danel Qurno to investigate. On arrival at the site, the squad encountered several of the insectoids and swiftly wiped out the nest.

Scientific Name

Insectoid

Average Length

5 metres.

Geographic Distribution

• Udemaath