Project V17/Powers/Shardless/Ascension Upgrades/Xenomorphs (Alien)

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Xenomorphs (Alien)

Cost: 3 SP

Required: Overmind

Your hive is now an intelligent sapient silicone based Endoparasitoid species with a complex and multi-staged life cycle.

You possess the unique ability to create an uncountable number of Queen Xenomorphs through a method of your choosing. These Queens, in turn, produce eggs from which diverse types of Facehuggers hatch, each with distinct functionalities. These elusive and agile creatures venture out in search of suitable hosts, attaching themselves to the orifices, primarily the mouth, resolutely, refusing to relent under any circumstance before depositing an embryo within. This process leads to the death of the average facehuggers, while within minutes to hours, hatchlings emerge from the embryos and through the host, representing a significant step in the Xenomorph life cycle. These hatchlings further evolve quickly into different castes and roles within the hive, including drones, warriors, and more. Consequently, these lower classes have the potential to further undergo progressive evolutionary advancements, depending on the hive needs, leading to the emergence of superior and advanced variants that occupy higher positions within the hierarchical caste system of the hive, like Royal guards, Kings, Queens, and far more. Despite their varied characteristics and attributes , the Xenomorphs all share an inherent ferocity and aggression that poses a threat to any identified prey.

Standing at a height of 3 meters (excluding the tail), the average Xenomorph drone (one of the weakest and lowest caste in the hive) possess a highly resilient physique, an exoskeleton robust enough to withstand concentrated rifle fire, a powerful and extremely efficient spiked tail, strength capable of launching cars into the air, exceptional agility and speed that renders them a blur to the average human eye, teeth and claws sharp enough to cleave through the toughest of steel structures, super senses and heightened perception, and highly acidic blood that can dissolve anything but themselves and other Xenomorphs(this blood is shared by every Xenomorph no matter their life-cycle).

Every Xenomorphs exhibit remarkable adaptability and survivability in almost every situation, they lack the need for oxygen to survive and can live in the vacuum of space uninhibited, have no inherent vulnerabilities towards heat and flames, can naturally regenerate from any wounds and regrow limbs, granted a brief period for this process to unfold depending on the severity of the wound, and can obtain advantageous traits by assimilating the DNA of their hosts during the embryonic stage. Your Xenomorphs also possess a remarkable aptitude for stealth and executing ambushes, despite their size. When necessary, they exhibit exceptional stalking capabilities, allowing them to silently track and approach even the most vigilant prey without raising any suspicion.

While your hive lacks a collective consciousness, they still posses the telepathic ability for instantaneous communication and flawless coordination between every hive member, regardless of any physical distance that may separate them. A telepathic link that you have absolute control over across any expanse.

Even though they can function autonomously just fine, every single Xenomorph will instinctually perceive you as their sole and true ruler, bound to forever follow and obey your will unwaveringly and efficiently. Through this unbreakable connection, your influence over the Xenomorphs becomes an indomitable force, shaping their actions and ensuring your dominion as their unwavering leader.

Felomorphs

The fusion of Mannoroth the Destructor's blood with the xenomorphs has resulted in a seamless metamorphosis. Your xenomorphs are now empowered to greater heights, massively increasing all of their physical capabilities (including their natural lifespan). Together with the corrosiveness of their acidic blood, a minuscule droplet of acid now able to swiftly consume an entire arm, including the underlying bones, within a matter of seconds. This heightened potency of the acid renders it immensely destructive. However, despite its increased potency, it remains ineffectual against xenomorph creatures and their internal structures.

They also gain a unique ability related to their acidic blood. Upon their demise, if the xenomorphs so choose, they can trigger a powerful self-destruct mechanism that results in an explosion, propelling their highly corrosive acidic blood onto their surroundings. This posthumous event serves as a formidable last resort, leaving nothing behind but a devastating impact on their surrounding environment.

Their ferocity in combat becomes unmatched, as they relentlessly engage their adversaries, exhibiting unwavering determination until their own bodily functions are completely incapacitated or their objective is met. They also acquire a moderate resistance to magical and psychic influences, further bolstering their resilience in battle.