Noxian Spider
| Noxian Spider | |
|---|---|
| Base Information | |
| Classification | Carnivore/pouncer |
| Terrain | Unknown |
| Locomotion | Walker |
| Size | 1.5m, 50kg |
| Speed | Unknown |
| Strength | Unknown |
| Social Structure | Unknown |
| Weapons | Unknown |
| Armor | Unknown |
| Source | |
| Homeworld | Nox (Dagudashaag 1115) |
| Multi-world | No |
| Canon | No |
| Reference | "Library Data: Ushra." Signal-GK 03 54. |
the Noxian Spider is a large pseudo-arachnid that can grow to a length of 1.5 metres from antennae to stinger.
Physiology and ecology[edit]
The Noxian Spider has eight pairs of limbs in total; two pairs of leaping legs, which can enable the vicious creature to leap 10m in a single stride while another two slimmer pairs enable it to travel at speeds in excess of 35km per hour. Although it appears to have a pair of mandibles around its mouth, it is actually one of two pairs of manipulative limbs that protect the two pairs of eyes and mouth. A final pair of razor-sharp limbs is located under the body, generally folded flat against the chest. At the rear of its tail are twin poisonous barbs, similar to a scorpion’s. Unlike insects, the Noxian Spider has an internal skeleton. The chitin exterior appears to have been developed as a defense mechanism.
Although totally deaf, they are capable of sensing movement and seeing heat traces.
Life Cycle and reproduction[edit]
The creature reproduces asexually.
Diet and trophics[edit]
The Noxian spider is a carnivore, and capable of consuming human flesh.
History and background[edit]
The species is currently under a conservation order due to the fact that early settlers almost hunted the species to extinction.
Travellers' Aid Society advisory[edit]
The creature is extremely vicious and extreme caution is advised in its proximity.
references and contributors[edit]
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- Jae Campbell, Leighton Piper. "Library Data: Ushra." Signal-GK 03 (1989): 54. via. HIWG
- Jae Campbell. Encyclopaedia Dagudashaag (Signal-GK, 2017), 265.