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Worms
The Matoran language does not have a word for "Bio-mechanical". The interweaving of metal and muscle is simply a fact of life, one which nearly every being in the universe abides by. But there is one notable exception (Well, two, but Tren-Krom is not publicly known). These wholly organic creatures are known simply as Worms. Their ancestors came from Spherus-Magna, introduced accidentally by a careless great being. They have proven an enigma to Matoran scientists, being capable of growth, and creating odd objects known as "eggs". The Worms, able to eat anything remotely organic, have since proliferated, their bodies changing from traditional matter to protodermis in just a few generations, with a few side effects.
As a result of their odd origins, they have several unique abilities. First of all, their minds and biochemistry are incompatible with most forms of psionics and protodermic toxins. While gender is mostly just a personality quirk for the MU natives, the Worms display sexual dimorphism, with the males being far larger and reddish in color, while the females are smaller and blue.
The males are very strong, digging tunnels and protecting the females. Their chitinous armor is surprisingly effective. Most Rahi and weapons are designed to attack the hard metal casings of other bio-mechanical creatures, making the softer, more flexible, armor tricky to cut through. The worm's claws are thin and dextrous, allowing them to attack the gaps in a foes armor and attack the organic bits directly.
The females have a highly developed nervous system, which allows them to control limited amounts of electricity. They can float using electro-magnetism, and even interface with simple machinery. They also have basic telepathy, allowing the dim-witted worms to form a hive mind for more complex tasks. Some have even figured out how to use Bohrok shells as crude power armor.
For the most part, Worms live deep below the surface, feeding on fungus and Protodites in their dark tunnels. Worms are treated as an almost mythical creature, with a sighting of one on the surface said to be an ill omen. This is often true, as the Worms will surface if they sense an upcoming earthquake to avoid being crushed by cave-ins.
Worms
The Matoran language does not have a word for "Bio-mechanical". The interweaving of metal and muscle is simply a fact of life, one which nearly every being in the universe abides by. But there is one notable exception (Well, two, but Tren-Krom is not publicly known). These wholly organic creatures are known simply as Worms. Their ancestors came from Spherus-Magna, introduced accidentally by a careless great being. They have proven an enigma to Matoran scientists, being capable of growth, and creating odd objects known as "eggs". The Worms, able to eat anything remotely organic, have since proliferated, their bodies changing from traditional matter to protodermis in just a few generations, with a few side effects.
As a result of their odd origins, they have several unique abilities. First of all, their minds and biochemistry are incompatible with most forms of psionics and protodermic toxins. While gender is mostly just a personality quirk for the MU natives, the Worms display sexual dimorphism, with the males being far larger and reddish in color, while the females are smaller and blue.
The males are very strong, digging tunnels and protecting the females. Their chitinous armor is surprisingly effective. Most Rahi and weapons are designed to attack the hard metal casings of other bio-mechanical creatures, making the softer, more flexible, armor tricky to cut through. The worm's claws are thin and dextrous, allowing them to attack the gaps in a foes armor and attack the organic bits directly.
The females have a highly developed nervous system, which allows them to control limited amounts of electricity. They can float using electro-magnetism, and even interface with simple machinery. They also have basic telepathy, allowing the dim-witted worms to form a hive mind for more complex tasks. Some have even figured out how to use Bohrok shells as crude power armor.
For the most part, Worms live deep below the surface, feeding on fungus and Protodites in their dark tunnels. Worms are treated as an almost mythical creature, with a sighting of one on the surface said to be an ill omen. This is often true, as the Worms will surface if they sense an upcoming earthquake to avoid being crushed by cave-ins.