XENOCOBRA “HAMMERPEDE”

The Xenocobra or Hammerpede is a mutation that occurs when worms are infected by the black pathogen. Pale with translucent gray-white skin, the Hammerpede’s coloration can be likened to that of the Neomorph. The Prometheus mission recorded specimens with a length of 1.2 meters, but some scientists claim the creature’s biology suggests they can reach lengths of up to 10 meters. The smooth serpent-bodied creature has a head that resembles a knob or clenched fist—until, of course, it is threatened. The Hammerpede then unfolds its hood to expose its mouth.

CONTAINMENT AND TERMINATION PROTOCOL

These creatures have acid for blood and can regenerate their severed parts the Round after they are lost. They also like to force themselves down your throat, suffocate you and rearrange your internal organs to create a personal corpse-den for themselves. Cute little bastards. The best way to kill them, as always, is with fire.

The statistics below are for a 1–2-meter Hammerpede. For each meter longer, increase its Health rating by 1 while reducing its Mobility the same.

— A NOTE FROM MU/TH/UR

“HAMMERPEDE”

SPEED: 2
HEALTH: 2
SKILLS: MOBILITY 8, OBSERVATION 4
ARMOR RATING: 1 (0 against fire)
ACID SPLASH: 6
SPONTANEOUS REGENERATION: A wounded Hammerpede will regenerate one point of Health per Round until crushed or killed with fire.