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The '''Pillbug'''<ref>Fan name.</ref> (officially: Potato{{cite|a=19}}{{cite|b}} <small>(as in "potato bug")</small>) is a shiny silver colored many-legged creature that crawls slowly back and forth on the ground. When Trace approaches or shoots one, it curls into a sphere, and moves faster by rolling. While balled up, they are completely invulnerable (except to corruption). | |||
== Corrupted Form == | == Corrupted Form == | ||
When corrupted, | When corrupted, they move at 1/2 their regular speed. | ||
==Trivia== | |||
Real [[wikipedia:pillbug|pillbug]]s, also called potato bugs (among other names), are tiny crustaceans (not insects) of the woodlice family. They are characterized by their ability to curl up into balls as a means of defense or in order to retain moisture; a process known as [[wikipedia:volvation|volvation]]. | |||
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[[Category:Bestiary]] | [[Category:Bestiary]] | ||
Revision as of 17:51, 27 September 2022
Description
The Pillbug[1] (officially: Potato[2][3] (as in "potato bug")) is a shiny silver colored many-legged creature that crawls slowly back and forth on the ground. When Trace approaches or shoots one, it curls into a sphere, and moves faster by rolling. While balled up, they are completely invulnerable (except to corruption).
Corrupted Form
When corrupted, they move at 1/2 their regular speed.
Trivia
Real pillbugs, also called potato bugs (among other names), are tiny crustaceans (not insects) of the woodlice family. They are characterized by their ability to curl up into balls as a means of defense or in order to retain moisture; a process known as volvation.
References
- ↑ Fan name.
- ↑ The Art of Axiom Verge, page 19.
- ↑ "The Bestiary" poster. Limited Run Games.