As new planets were discovered, humans noticed a high repetition in the fauna and flora found there. The same species of animals were often found on different planets, slightly different from each other. After years of research, it turned out that sedvan’s natural spheres were present long before their use by man. These animals were interplanetary travelers spontaneously and without producing their own technology. Xenobiologists have found that they have evolutionarily adapted to such unpredictable expansion by producing a specific reproductive cycle. Interestingly, this led to the creation of numerous genre and race variations.
Their life cycle differs significantly from the mammals, reptiles or fish we know. It begins with the seed that is sown, from which the tree grows. These trees have various forms, from tall, with multi-layered collections of leaves, to branchy, bush-like trees that stretch for several hundred meters near the ground. These plants are not always photosynthetic, although this is the dominant form of energy conversion. Others are based on thermosynthesis, drawing energy from heat. As these trees mature, they produce fruits that give birth to animals. The animal, in addition to the basic life goals such as survival and searching for food, must find new areas “for cultivation”. After finding a suitable area (e.g. with plenty of sunlight), they sow seeds for trees of subsequent generations.
Occurs on: Anthracite, Greevanti, Trekt, Unicentra, Verdenea
One of the most popular animals in Anthracite that pose a great threat to humans. He is seen as a dangerous yet useful inhabitant of the planet. It has very durable leather and armor, which are used in the production of jackets, coats and light armor.
They resemble a hybrid of a reptile with an insect. Their oblong body is divided into 7 hard, thick and semicircular segments that can overlap. Average anvers are 2 meters long (including a 75 cm tail) and quite heavy (approx. 130 kg). They have a white torso and a light gray back and limbs. They move on four legs protruding from the side of the body. Three fingers on each limb allow you to both grab the necessary items and quickly finish your opponent. They have a characteristic snout ending with 3 long, external teeth. They have 3 pairs of eyes located on the sides of a small head hanging on the neck, the length of which can be adjusted by pulling and overlapping segments (from 10 to 50 cm).
It is carnivorous. It feeds on smaller crustaceans and hunts together larger animals such as tenters and waabrens. He lives on land. They settle in caves and lay their eggs in a place that is difficult to reach for other animals. Usually the eggs are guarded by many males. Eggs develop quickly, young are born after only 30 days. It breeds once in a lifetime. The young, with approx. 500-800 results from one litter, live under the care of an adult for 2 years. Life expectancy is probably up to 25 years.
The beasts known as Anver most often dwell close to the ubiquitous rock formations on Anthracita. They are a significant threat, not to be approached without specialized support. However, their very durable natural armor has many uses, among others: reinforced jackets, additional ablative layers or simply as construction materials.
Those are a few reasons we organize regular Anver hunts. Beware, for in combat they are extremely aggressive and swift. Their speed makes them difficult to hit – make full use of your targeting systems and be prepared to quickly adjust your aim as they tend to take advantage of their piercing limbs to run on walls.
That said – the software in your combat suits automatically updates any threat zones where Anver have been detected. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT venture out there without a fully armed team, prefferably a Tactial Troops detachment.
Stay aware of your surroundings – remember to scan walls and ridges for any sign of movement or biological presence. Use your audio amplifiers to detect the hissing sounds they use to communicate. If you can hear them by ear – you’re already a victim marked by one of these predators.
Ghana Whitewall, Lead exobiologist, Nikatawa
Fragment of a video orientantion for newly teleported employees
2084-10-14, DoorTown, Anthracite
Occurs on: Anthracite, Greevanti, Verdenea, Unicentra, Pots, Trekt
A small galvaon creature, most often found in the desert, in caves and canyons. It hides in piles of stones from which it jumps during an attack. It can also dig tunnels in the sand to get closer to the victim.
It moves slowly, approaching the target at the range of venom spitting and then attacks. When he sees something interesting, attacks or just wants to draw attention to himself, he makes barking noises, hence his name.
It has many different races that differ in armor color, size and function in their community. On Anthracite, there are mainly four races: harmless to people several centimeters long collectors, half-meter workers, tunnel diggers and large and the most dangerous, over two-meter long warriors.
Occurs in groups of several, sometimes over a dozen individuals.
Occurs on: Alpha One, Alpha Theree, Anthracite, Greevanti, Trekt, Unicentra
The flying and bird-like faratal is most often seen from a distance. However, on closer look (e.g. of a shot down faratl) one can distinguish transparent, membrane-like wings embedded between spindly claws, which hide when parked. Life cycle. They feed on plants scraped from trees or soil. They suck it with a mouth that resembles a small trumpet. They probably also use it to feed their young. Their eyes developed on the front underside of their body, beneath the proboscis. They don’t have a separate head. Fight. They wait for their victims while sitting on high rocks, and when the victim is not far away, they attack by dropping venom bullets on it.
It occurs singly and in groups of up to 20 individuals. They were seen in green, brown, light blue, purple and orange colors. It is not known what influences their color. It has been observed that it does not change over the course of life, so it can be race specific. There were no differences in the life cycle or behavior of individuals of different color. The groups have individuals mixed with colors.
It has an oblong, scarlet body thickened in the middle. Reaches up to 1 meter in length and 40 cm in thickness. It is very fragile and usually explodes after 1-2 shots, so it’s best to keep your distance when fighting them.
However, roles that are common to most breeds have been observed. There is probably one queen and usually several guards guarding the queen or the eggs. The guards are bigger than the rest and can spit acid. Breeders are only born to impregnate a queen. After fulfilling their life role, they die. The gatherers are digging tunnels and collecting minerals for the entire herd. They dig tunnels using a special acid that burns through the rocks. Fighters patrol the area around the nest, but sometimes venture miles from it. It attacks almost anything that moves, moving towards the “enemy”. Therefore, it very often lands under the wheels of vehicles. Upon approaching the target, it explodes, throwing out acid, which is 70% composed of it. Fighters often work with pickers to kill prey and allow pickers to take them to the nest.
It is most commonly found in deserts, caves and canyons. He was not intelligent. It wanders slowly looking for food in the form of galvanite-rich rock. He never runs away. As soon as he loses sight of the “enemy”, he forgets about him and continues his journey. Due to its aggressiveness and number on the planet, it is treated as a dangerous parasite. It often damages car chassis or mining machines (working in constant motion), so hunting for them is often organized.
The acid it has in it is the object of desire of many scientists. It is very corrosive and only occurs in their bodies. Nobody has been able to synthesize it so far. Its application in the human industry is extremely wide. From acid bombs used for tunneling, through wildlife protection and agricultural fertilizers to household chemicals.
Occurs on: Alpha One, Alpha Theree, Anthracite, Greevanti, Trekt, Unicentra, Verdenea
Its shape resembles an irregular ball of gelatinous, translucent mass. The outer shell (skin) holds the caustic, sticky substance inside. It feeds on rocks, galvanite and galvaon, burnt with this substance.
It only moves in caves by sticking legs to the tunnel walls and pulling on itself. He communicates with double “squawks” calling for others.
It attacks by sticking to its opponent and “absorbing” it towards itself. Corrosive internal acid quickly digests the human body. Weapon shots usually do not work, because the creature quickly forms into its original form. To kill him, you have to shoot him multiple bursts at once or treat him with an explosive weapon.
Large and perceived as an extremely dangerous. Reminiscent of a skinny elephant with many trunks around its body. It has wide “suction cups” on the feet, which enable walking on vertical surfaces. His skin is of a unique navy blue color, decorated with small white and light blue spots of various kinds. Occurrence: It is found mainly in caves, but they also often hunt around the cave entrance. They can be released even a few kilometers from the entrance.
There are 3 races, completely dependent on each other, slightly different in appearance.
The emitters effectively disrupt radio waves, preventing contact between distant groups of soldiers. They also generate a dangerous beam of microwave waves with an effective range of 50 meters. At a distance of about 50 meters, a person feels itching all over, at 20 meters the pain is unbearable, the skin burns and burns blisters. Closer approach is almost impossible without special armor. Only microwave screens in the special armor of Xenotroopers units make humans (completely) immune to the effects of emitters. Usually, 3 filters, about 15 gatherers and about 30 emitters go hunting. Therefore, it is best to remove the filters as soon as possible (usually surrounded by collectors and emitters) so that the emitters are not able to emit lethal waves.
He waits for his victim in caves, becoming similar to invisible plants. It is stuck and sometimes even embedded in walls. The way of growing it is reminiscent of grapes, it twines the surrounding areas with its branches. They appear singly. If two clowns meet on the same wall, they will start fighting for territory, releasing venom on the opponent.
Life Cycle: Drained, the seeds find dark and damp places on the body of the carrier (victim that has fled) and settle there. It develops taking small roots for about 15 hours. After this time, it suddenly starts to grow and in 2 hours it is several meters wide. Adheres to any surrounding wall or object. When it covers about 2 m of the surface, it becomes aggressive and behaves like an adult. If it is not fed, it dries up after 20 days and falls off by itself. It mainly eats meat and the warmth of its victim. Already 250 grams of meat will satisfy the nutritional needs for 20 days. That is why the hunted victim may keep for several years and constantly, slowly feed on it. Naturally, it can live for several hundred years.
It looks like seaweed or grapes growing on the wall. It adapts to the environment by changing its temperature and color so that the victim neither feels it nor sees it. Combat: He can attack in two ways, depending on his intention. In order to scare another, the clown moves slowly and spits venom that dissolves living tissue. Surprise is its main asset when hunting. It waits for the victim to approach him and attacks very quickly, grabbing it with its roots-like legs. He holds it in the air and pollinates it with very small seeds. If the victim fails to free himself, he presses against the wall and slowly devours his legs with all his legs, dissolving and absorbing by small, expanded absorbers. If the victim breaks free, the unknowingly spreads the seeds and is likely to carry them to their nest or home where there are more potential victims.
Extremely popular but harmless animal. Before the colonists arrived, it ate underground worms and small insects. After settling in, people became interested in garbage. Either they eat something from the garbage cans or they take any leftovers to their nests. They communicate with each other with short grunts.
They have a vertical posture. Their average height is 50 cm. They move on thick feet with hooves. Their oblong snout ends with a sharp beak. They only have legs, all manual activities are performed with the beak.
When attacked by larger creatures, they usually run away, while smaller ones attack with their beaks and kickers. Up to 30 individuals are born on one tree in one cycle. A healthy kordu lasts an average of 9 years.
They are easily caught and have often helped exobiologists study life on different planets. Usually they did not mind attached cameras and were willing to be trained to a limited extent. Interesting observations show that the cord is guided by the stars during its nocturnal travels.
Animals with armor that they can hide behind. He can spit out poison balls.
A small carnivorous animal. It has “bruised” armor on both sides with 4 legs protruding on the sides. The whole body consists of two 30 cm segments, and the paws protrude from the back part. The skin on the feet is rubbery. It occurs most often in abandoned bases and narrow caves. It moves on land.
From the little information that has been obtained about them (in laboratory conditions they commit suicide within 6 hours of being imprisoned), it is known that they are anver’s favorite food, and they hunt smaller animals themselves. Usually, he does not attack larger than himself, even when he is outnumbered. A good bite for him is a smaller kordu.
There are many animals on the planet. They resemble bedbugs in shape, but are much larger. 28 small limbs protrude from both sides of the broad and flat armor. They move extremely fast and agile. They feed on everything: plants, carrion and the meat of smaller animals. They do not attack larger than themselves when they do not have a significant advantage in numbers. Their armor can withstand even an all-terrain vehicle. In the moment of danger, he often stops and hides his legs under the armor.
We call them socks, because despite the hard armor, they sometimes bend funny in half, standing on the back of the armor. Then they look like socks. They smell strange, like an old ham sandwich. Seriously, we didn’t notice any aggressive behavior in them. They move very fast and change direction frequently, just like cockroaches. It’s hard for me to say if they live in a herd. Once I see a single animal, once a group of 5 separated by about 10 meters.
- John Jutrinof Jax, Nikatawa Researcher, 42
