1. New Large Biomechanical: The Devourer
[p]"The internal rail transit vehicles on Nalcott Island range in height from 2.88 to 3.68 meters and in width from 2.6 to 2.9 meters. Any rail vehicle outside these dimensions is a potential hazardous entity."[/p][p]A new Biomechanical collapse is upon us. While exploring the Workshop area, Metas may encounter the large Biomechanical "Devourer," which attempts to disguise itself as a normally operating rail transit vehicle. Based on preliminary investigations, the following intel is now disclosed to Metas:[/p]Appearance
[p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42949884/344f9d65cde09394105a813e9c7dadcf07a656ad.jpg"][/img]The "Devourer" is a large Biomechanical creature measuring approximately 27-45 meters in length. Its form resembles a mix of a worm and a subway train. Units composed of enlarged broken carriages are connected via gangways, forming multiple segments that allow the body cavity to bend and fold freely.[/p][p]The iron-clad carriages enveloping the "Devourer" grant it formidable defensive capabilities, while exposed areas remain highly vulnerable.[/p]Behavior
[p]The "Devourer" is docile and slow to react, showing no interest in normal animals or humans with low Stardust levels. Apart from occasional "station entry" incidents and conflicts triggered when its feeding is disturbed, there are no records of the entity actively harming humans.[/p][p]The "Devourer" prefers Stardust-enriched metal ores and will actively devour them to replenish energy. Their sensory range is exceptionally vast, and neither soil, rock, nor metal can impede their movement, posing a significant threat to all operational Workshop facilities.[/p]Combat Mechanics
[p][img src="https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42949884/a3d678a35e90c498a744116277c0beb601b6e3c2.gif"][/img][/p][p]Once its Shield is broken, the Devourer will attempt to Devour nearby ores to recover. It can consume ores produced by the Workshop or those discarded on the ground by Metas.[/p][p]When Metas actively discard minerals to feed the Devourer, note that the Devourer's level varies by region. Higher-level Devourers can consume higher-grade minerals.[/p][p]During the Devourer's feeding, each Meta can see a unique progress bar. Filling it applies a stacking Overload Weakness effect to the Devourer with the following rules:[/p]- [p]Overload Weakness effects from different Metas stack when fully filled.[/p][/*]
- [p]At the end of feeding, the Devourer enters an Overload Weakness state with a duration based on the number of Overload Weakness effects received.[/p][/*]
- [p]After three feedings, the Devourer becomes Satiated. If not defeated before satiation, it will burrow underground with all consumed minerals to digest them![/p][/*]
- [p]If Metas defeat the Devourer before it escapes, it will vomit out the consumed minerals after randomly upgrading them at varying ratios.[/p][/*]
