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Revision as of 10:10, 3 September 2011

A Malanthrope

The Malanthrope is a rarely seen form of psychic Tyranid.

Overview

The Malanthrope is a large serpent like creature that looks similar to a Lictor. It has feeder tendrils and is about twice the size of the Zoanthrope, another creature it closely resembles. Rarely seen, the Malanthrope follows behind a Tyranid attack. It selectively collects and processes genetic material from fallen enemies before itself being reabsorbed into the biomass. The creature grasps dead, injured and still living foes with its long groping tendrils, stuns them with its sting and consumes them, feeding them into its maw with its small but dexterous arms. A Malanthrope is a highly intelligent, psychic creature with a strong link to the Hive Mind. It can only move by psychically levitating to skim over the ground.


Basic Info

Ordo Xenos
Departmento Analyticus Record
Designation Malanthrope
Common Title Corpse-eater/Scavenger
Species Name Tyranicus cadavi-terriblis
Average Height 6.1m
Average Weight 2.7 tonnes
First encountered Moloch II
Role DNA reclamation
Threat evaluation Moderate
Main Weaponry Toxic tendrils
Secondary Weaponry Tail
Tertiary Weaponry Claws


Images

Malanthrope model from Forge World.
Malanthrope model from Forge World.

Sources

See also