From Warhammer 40k - Lexicanum
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'''Rippers''' are small, snake-like organisms that make up In the final stage phases of a [[Tyranid]] invasion , billions of a '''Rippers''' are released over the planet. They move across its surface multiplying and consuming everything, leaving an empty and desolate wasteland. Eventually they are designed to devour living matter so that new DNA and nutrients can be absorbed reabsorbed by the [[Hive Fleetfleet]]and their biomass is used to create more complex creatures. They come in vast Rippers are energetic and persistent, their small swarms and can easily overrun most enemiesquite capable of pulling down creatures many times their own size.
[[Category:Tyranids]]