Sirene Geest Worm

Sirene Geest Worm
Base Information
Classification	Scavenger
Terrain	Prefers nearby moisture
Locomotion	The worms crawl and drag the shell
Size	Average shell is 15 inches in length
Speed	Turtle speed
Strength	Not Known
Social Structure	Not Known
Weapons	Teeth
Armor	+2 for its shell
Source
Homeworld	Possibly from the Solomani Rim.
Multi-world
Canon
Reference	New Traveller: Core Rule Book

Translation: Siren Spirit (or Mind) Worm.

A Sirene Geest Worm can typically be found behind objects and never out in the open. Hibernating in storage boxes is common. Air ducts on ships are a favorite spot.

Physiology & Ecology

Though referred to as a worm, this tortoise-sized creature is characterized by a special bony shell grown from its mouth which acts as its shield. Residing in this maw is a collection of worms whose purpose is to bring scavenged food to the creature.

Life Cycle & Reproduction

No information yet available.

Diet & Trophics

No information yet available.

History & Background (Dossier)

No information yet available.

Travellers' Aid Society Advisory

Encountered along the Solomani Confederation and Hive Fenderation borders by the crew of the S. S. Tubantia (ca. 5590). There were no survivors.

The psionic kill shout comes from the shell (could be a brain of some kind there). It's not yet understood how the worms are related to it. Most crew only see worms behind furniture, or in darkened bathroom stalls before the siren tells them to hold a gun to their mouth as they try to resist the growing shouts.

The psionic connection does not indicate the location of the sirene geest. So it was assumed that the worms were the sirens. Or the Dutch scientist's records were not all that clear what was what really. And space-urban legends only continued the misnomer over time.

Psi helmets work great against the creature.

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• Citation Missing - Core Rule Book