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'''Forgotton Fleets''' was a concept inspired by an excerpt from Codex: Tyranids. Six Games Workshop hobbyists created their own Tyranid creatures using existing Games Workshop models and then wrote background details to go with them. | '''Forgotton Fleets''' was a concept inspired by an excerpt from Codex: Tyranids. Six Games Workshop hobbyists created their own Tyranid creatures using existing Games Workshop models and then wrote background details to go with them. | ||
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"We can only speculate whether these contacts were from proto-hive fleets, a long-range scouting force, or even creatures fleeing ahead of the oncoming Tyranid fleets. All we know is that for some time now, we've been in the clutches of the Hive Mind." | "We can only speculate whether these contacts were from proto-hive fleets, a long-range scouting force, or even creatures fleeing ahead of the oncoming Tyranid fleets. All we know is that for some time now, we've been in the clutches of the Hive Mind." | ||
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==Ramblin' Snapper== | ==Ramblin' Snapper== | ||
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This creature can be found on many different worlds. It thrives in [[Death World]] jungles. It is stealthy but uses a charge and trample attack before tearing at its prey with massive claws. It is also top-heavy, making it clumsy. | This creature can be found on many different worlds. It thrives in [[Death World]] jungles. It is stealthy but uses a charge and trample attack before tearing at its prey with massive claws. It is also top-heavy, making it clumsy. | ||
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==Kromlok Dangler== | ==Kromlok Dangler== | ||
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The flying Tyranid '''Kromlok Dangler''' is found only in the mountains of Kromlok. It is fast and attacks wih a barb extending from its torso. It can grow up to 5m and can carry up to 65kg. | The flying Tyranid '''Kromlok Dangler''' is found only in the mountains of Kromlok. It is fast and attacks wih a barb extending from its torso. It can grow up to 5m and can carry up to 65kg. | ||
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==Arenea Stalker== | ==Arenea Stalker== | ||
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The spider-like '''Arenea Stalker''' lives on asteroids in the [[Mordant Zone]]. It creates zero gravity webs in rocky tunnels to snare its prey. | The spider-like '''Arenea Stalker''' lives on asteroids in the [[Mordant Zone]]. It creates zero gravity webs in rocky tunnels to snare its prey. | ||
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==Debilithrax== | ==Debilithrax== | ||
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This desert creature lives on the world of [[Erakeen]]. It attacks with venom and pulls its victims beneath the sand. | This desert creature lives on the world of [[Erakeen]]. It attacks with venom and pulls its victims beneath the sand. | ||
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==Colossus== | ==Colossus== | ||
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A centaur-like creature found aboard [[Hive Fleet Colossus]]. They claimed to be escaped slaves but used Tyranid bio-weapon symbiotes. They can communicate with other organisms telepathically. Their attack on Imperial forces started the [[Zorastra-Attila Wars]] which ended with the annihilation of the hive fleet 50 years later. | A centaur-like creature found aboard [[Hive Fleet Colossus]]. They claimed to be escaped slaves but used Tyranid bio-weapon symbiotes. They can communicate with other organisms telepathically. Their attack on Imperial forces started the [[Zorastra-Attila Wars]] which ended with the annihilation of the hive fleet 50 years later. | ||
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==Leaping Thornsnake== | ==Leaping Thornsnake== | ||
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A degenerate form of Ravener. It lives on worlds of the [[Eastern Fringe]]. It tunnels beneath the ground and attacks with horns and by firing needles from its head. Its can leap after foes using its powerful tail. | A degenerate form of Ravener. It lives on worlds of the [[Eastern Fringe]]. It tunnels beneath the ground and attacks with horns and by firing needles from its head. Its can leap after foes using its powerful tail. | ||
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==Dakkarian Brain Slug== | ==Dakkarian Brain Slug== | ||
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This parasite attaches itself to the back of its host's head and takes over its mind. It lives in the jungles of [[Dakkar]], a Death World. | This parasite attaches itself to the back of its host's head and takes over its mind. It lives in the jungles of [[Dakkar]], a Death World. | ||
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==Gorzal Swamp Lurker== | ==Gorzal Swamp Lurker== | ||
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As its name suggests, this creature hides in swampy waters and surprises its foes. It attacks with large bladed arms and tries to drag its prey towards its mouths. It can grow to up to 120m in length and has crab-like legs. | As its name suggests, this creature hides in swampy waters and surprises its foes. It attacks with large bladed arms and tries to drag its prey towards its mouths. It can grow to up to 120m in length and has crab-like legs. | ||
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==Brood Crawler== | ==Brood Crawler== | ||
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A cross between a [[Termagant]] and a [[Carnifex]], this creature uses its massive claws to both movement and attack. It chops up prey into little pieces before eating them. It is blind and navigates by sonar. | A cross between a [[Termagant]] and a [[Carnifex]], this creature uses its massive claws to both movement and attack. It chops up prey into little pieces before eating them. It is blind and navigates by sonar. | ||
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==Horror of Icthiam== | ==Horror of Icthiam== | ||
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Similar to the [[Zoanthrope]]. It is parasitic and uses psychic powers to attract weak-willed hosts which it then controls. | Similar to the [[Zoanthrope]]. It is parasitic and uses psychic powers to attract weak-willed hosts which it then controls. | ||
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==Shelled Slasher== | ==Shelled Slasher== | ||
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A burrowing creature found on rocky [[Drisdan III]]. Possibly a Tyranid seed-creature, it has a heavily armoured body and can retreat into its shell if need be. It attacks with talons and head-butts. | A burrowing creature found on rocky [[Drisdan III]]. Possibly a Tyranid seed-creature, it has a heavily armoured body and can retreat into its shell if need be. It attacks with talons and head-butts. | ||
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==Sources== | ==Sources== | ||
*[http://uk.games-workshop.com/tyranids/forgotten-fleets/1/ Forgotten Fleets] article on the official Games Workshop homepage. | *[http://uk.games-workshop.com/tyranids/forgotten-fleets/1/ Forgotten Fleets] article on the official Games Workshop homepage. | ||
Revision as of 16:46, 27 May 2007
Forgotton Fleets was a concept inspired by an excerpt from Codex: Tyranids. Six Games Workshop hobbyists created their own Tyranid creatures using existing Games Workshop models and then wrote background details to go with them.
The excerpt reads: "Many of the Magos Biologis who claim to be experts in the true nature of the Tyranid threat believe that the Tyranids of Behemoth were not the first to enter our galaxy. They were merely the first to arrive in large numbers. Archaeological evidence indicates there were potential Tyranid contacts long before the 41st millennium.
"We can only speculate whether these contacts were from proto-hive fleets, a long-range scouting force, or even creatures fleeing ahead of the oncoming Tyranid fleets. All we know is that for some time now, we've been in the clutches of the Hive Mind."
Contents
Ramblin' Snapper
This creature can be found on many different worlds. It thrives in Death World jungles. It is stealthy but uses a charge and trample attack before tearing at its prey with massive claws. It is also top-heavy, making it clumsy.
Kromlok Dangler
The flying Tyranid Kromlok Dangler is found only in the mountains of Kromlok. It is fast and attacks wih a barb extending from its torso. It can grow up to 5m and can carry up to 65kg.
Arenea Stalker
The spider-like Arenea Stalker lives on asteroids in the Mordant Zone. It creates zero gravity webs in rocky tunnels to snare its prey.
Debilithrax
This desert creature lives on the world of Erakeen. It attacks with venom and pulls its victims beneath the sand.
Colossus
A centaur-like creature found aboard Hive Fleet Colossus. They claimed to be escaped slaves but used Tyranid bio-weapon symbiotes. They can communicate with other organisms telepathically. Their attack on Imperial forces started the Zorastra-Attila Wars which ended with the annihilation of the hive fleet 50 years later.
Leaping Thornsnake
A degenerate form of Ravener. It lives on worlds of the Eastern Fringe. It tunnels beneath the ground and attacks with horns and by firing needles from its head. Its can leap after foes using its powerful tail.
Dakkarian Brain Slug
This parasite attaches itself to the back of its host's head and takes over its mind. It lives in the jungles of Dakkar, a Death World.
Gorzal Swamp Lurker
As its name suggests, this creature hides in swampy waters and surprises its foes. It attacks with large bladed arms and tries to drag its prey towards its mouths. It can grow to up to 120m in length and has crab-like legs.
Brood Crawler
A cross between a Termagant and a Carnifex, this creature uses its massive claws to both movement and attack. It chops up prey into little pieces before eating them. It is blind and navigates by sonar.
Horror of Icthiam
Similar to the Zoanthrope. It is parasitic and uses psychic powers to attract weak-willed hosts which it then controls.
Shelled Slasher
A burrowing creature found on rocky Drisdan III. Possibly a Tyranid seed-creature, it has a heavily armoured body and can retreat into its shell if need be. It attacks with talons and head-butts.
Sources
- Forgotten Fleets article on the official Games Workshop homepage.
